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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 19

We had a very beautiful (& very mysterious) letter left for us last night! Some lovely words just in time for our final performance tonight ✏️

This is your last chance to catch LIFE - the play you can draw/doodle along with while enjoying the story unfold 📖

🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 18

Life goes by far too quickly! Can you believe we only have 2 performances left of LIFE? ✏️

These written audience comments show that it’s a play not to be missed! We’d love to have you at our “innovative, conceptually brilliant show” tonight &/or tomorrow ⏳

@scotstorycentre.bsky.social at 18:45!

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 15

What is Estelle’s relationship with the mysterious artist? How does this drawing class change her life forever? The outcome might be unexpected, yet strangely inevitable….

Audiences are gently invited to draw/doodle along - all materials will be provided!

#DareToDiscover

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 15

The wonderful @scotstorycentre.bsky.social will be our home for all 5 #edfringe performances! We all love this venue (& we’re sure audiences will also love the very comfortable seats) 🙏

Did we mention we open TODAY? Join us from 18:45 for LIFE 💭✏️

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’d really love to have you at one (or more) of our five remaining performances - it could be your final chance to experience the play! ✏️🪑⏳

📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
📆 Fri 15-Tue 19 Aug only
⏰ 18:45

#DareToDiscover

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 14

⏱️ Time is very much ticking! We’re SO excited to bring LIFE to Edinburgh Fringe ’25 tomorrow…

'Beautifully written and invites curiosity’ ★★★★★ (North West End UK)
 'Innovative, unique, inspiring’ ★★★★ (Corr Blimey)

🔗 To book: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hi Duncan! Our show ‘LIFE’ will be at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social from 15th-19th. The audience are gently invited to draw/doodle along, or simply watch the story emerge ✏️

We would love to see you there! Here’s some more info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

Scottish Storytelling Centre

scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 11

Whether you’re inspired by all the artists at #edfringe or simply want to escape the chaos for 2 hours - we’d love to have you at our final art workshop this Wednesday afternoon! 🫶

🔗 To book your space: www.ticketsource.co.uk/drawinglife

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our first art workshop of #edfringe 2025 is tomorrow! Join us at The Crannie Community Hub from 1pm ✏️🎨

Book your space here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Aug 1

Find out from Maria (writer/performer) & Leo (performer) what LIFE is all about 🎞️🪑✏️

You only have 5 chances left to experience the play, so please do join us at #edfringe 🙏

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📆 15-19 Aug
⏰ 6:45pm

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Reposted by Maria MacDonell

Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 28

And yet more venue pals

#edfringe

👇🏽

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 9

“You are excited? Yes, so am I”

Check out our LIFE trailer for #edfringe 2025! Thank you so much to the team at Helios Media for capturing the show so beautifully while we were on tour 🫶🎞️

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📆 15-19 Aug
🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 21

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📆 Limited run from 15-19 Aug
⏰ 18:45

We’d love to see you there! 📖

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 21

FIRST LOOK AT OUR BRAND NEW FLYER for #edfringe 🎭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thank you to Roddy for a beautiful new photo & design showcasing what LIFE is all about ✏️

Let us know if you see this very flyer out in the wild (Edinburgh) this August!

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking for an activity to try during the chaos of #edfringe? You are more than welcome to attend our PWYC art workshops 🙏

📆 Wed 6 Aug, 1-3pm
📍 The Crannie Community Hub, Edinburgh

📆 Wed 13 Aug, 1-3pm
📍 The Crannie Community Hub, Edinburgh

To book: www.ticketsource.co.uk/drawinglife

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 9

“You are excited? Yes, so am I”

Check out our LIFE trailer for #edfringe 2025! Thank you so much to the team at Helios Media for capturing the show so beautifully while we were on tour 🫶🎞️

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📆 15-19 Aug
🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 6

Patiently waiting until August to return to LIFE
Written and performed by me with Leo MacNeill directed by Ben Harrison
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@northwestenduk
Only five more chances to choose LIFE
@scotstorycentre.bsky.social
Aug 15 to 19th 18.45

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 3

P.S. if you enjoyed LIFE during our Scottish tour….please do share this post far & wide! X

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 3

This captivating ★★★★★ (North West End UK) play invites the audience to draw/doodle along, or simply sit back & enjoy the story unfold ✏️

📆 15th-19th Aug
⏰ 6:45pm
🎨 Beautiful graphic by Denise Conroy
📸 By our own Roddy Simpson

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 3

Meet Estelle & The Artist during a drawing class unlike any other - one that leads to an outcome both unexpected, yet strangely inevitable.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 3

FRINGE VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎭

We are SO excited that LIFE will be returning to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social for @edfringe.bsky.social 2025!

🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

#edfringe #DareToDiscover

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 2

For now, here are some lovely written audience comments from our final performance in Creetown:

“I came with no expectations - but it was STUNNING”

“Entertaining, thought provoking, intense, lighthearted, funny, reflective, I could go on”

“Today has been such a TREAT”

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jun 2

What a month! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on the LIFE tour - we’ve loved having you all at the play/drawing class ✏️🎭🫶

But this isn’t goodbye! We can’t wait to bring LIFE back for @edfringe.bsky.social (15th-19th Aug). There may even be a very exciting venue announcement tomorrow……

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · May 31

Join us for the final date of our tour (before #edfringe) tonight at Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown! 🎭

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · May 30

“I was blown away by the performance. The characters were utterly real, the drama was cracking, the concept fascinating” - written audience comment

Now we’re handing the pencils over to audiences in Dumfries & Galloway! 🪑✏️⏳

🎟️ For tonight/tomorrow: dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/arts-...

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · May 31

📍 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles

Really impressive drawings - thank you to those who joined us 🫶

Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · May 31

📍 The Little Theatre, Nairn

Ft. some great written feedback about drawing Maria’s hair! ✏️

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