Raw Material
Co-producers
Margaret-Anne O’Donnell and Gillian Garrity founded Raw Material, an award-winning, Scottish based independent producing company in 2018.
““Our shared ambition to develop, create and tour bold accessible theatre that inspires, entertains and captivates audience across borders formed the foundations of our company. We are advocates for access and diversity within the sector and are passionate about enabling creative ambition, developing new models for success and supporting all stages of making theatre happen.””
Raw Material have produced and toured work of varying scale across Scotland, the UK and internationally, working collaboratively with a wide range of artists, companies and funders.
Productions include:
Love Beyond by Ramesh Meyyappan, Raw Material and Vanishing Point; James IV Queen of the Fight by Rona Munro, Raw Material and Capital Theatres in association with NTS; The Stamping Ground, lyrics by Runrig, book by Morna Young, Arrangements by John Kielty, Raw Material and Eden Court; In the Interests of Health and Safety Can Patrons Kindly Supervise Their Children at all Times by 21Common, Raw Material and 21Common; Unicorn Christmas Party by Sarah Rose Graber & Ruxy Cantir, Raw Material, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Eden Court Highlands, Capital Theatres; Unicorn Dance Party by Sarah Rose Graber and Ruxy Cantir, Raw Material; The Signalman by Peter Arnott, Raw Material and Perth Theatre; Glasgow Girls, Book By David Greig, Raw Material in association with Regular Music; We Are In Time by Stewart Laing, Raw Material, Untitled Projects and Scottish Ensemble; What Girls Are Made Of by Cora Bissett, Raw Material and Traverse Theatre Company in association with Regular Music; After the Cuts by Gary McNair, Raw Material in association with The Beacon Arts Centre; Off Kilter by Ramesh Meyyappan, Raw Material in association with Tron Theatre & Singapore International Foundation.
Capital Theatres
Co-Producers
Capital Theatres presents world-class shows to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. The three venues include two of Scotland’s largest, oldest, and most respected theatres: Festival Theatre (1,915 seats), King’s Theatre (1,122 seats, currently closed for a major redevelopment) and The Studio (155 seats). Together they host over 700 performances each year with a broad and inclusive programme featuring the very best in drama, dance, musical theatre, family shows, live music, comedy, and pantomime.
Capital Theatres is a receiving house which works with producers across the UK to programme their work. The organisation also commissions and co-produces a select number of productions of its own each year. Much of the programme is exclusive in Scotland, providing the only opportunity for audiences to see the biggest shows touring north of the border, the best in international contemporary dance and the latest productions from leading local and national companies. Capital Theatres is also the home of Edinburgh’s largest community companies, providing them with a platform each year to share their work.
As Scotland’s largest theatre charity, Capital Theatres supports access to the arts for everyone and has an extensive Creative Engagement programme of talks, workshops and events to introduce and develop participation and interest in the heritage of its buildings and all areas of live performance. Capital Theatres is also evolving an artist development programme, Open@TheStudio, and has won the UK Theatre 2023 Award for Excellence in Inclusivity for its work with people living with dementia.
