Shona McKee McNeil

I love a theatrical challenge either as an actor, director, writer or drama tutor working with all ages.

I enjoy using the arts to stimulate creative thinking in businesses at key moments in their development.

Key skills: 

Stimulating creativity

directing, acting, writing

Creative facilitator for businesses 

Education history: 

see below

Formal qualifications: 

BA in Dramatic Studies (Glasgow University)

Children Matter Certificate in play therapy (Open College Network London)

CELTA Certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language (Paisley University)

Work history: 

Creative Facilitator (Wellink Trust Te hononga ora Strategic Planning Day)

Drama Tutor (Christie's Adult Training Centre, Taita)

Arts Assistant (Petone Carnival lantern making workshop)

Newsletter/Database Co-ordinator/Board Member (Hutt Valley Community Arts)

Presenter (Hutt Radio)

Short Film Maker (Vincents Art Workshops, Inspirationaltv.net, Wellink Trust)

Playwright (Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Cutting Edge Theatre Co, Scotland)

Arts Co-ordinator for Older People (Generation Arts, Scotland)

Actor, director, writer (Cutting Edge Theatre Co, Scotland)

Lecturer in Radio Broadcasting & Communication skills (Reid Kerr College, Paisley, Scotland)

Community Radio Co-ordinator (Renfrewshire Council, Scotland)

Drama Tutor (South Lanarkshire Council) 

Creative achievements: 

Two Critics nominations for writing the book for Whisky Galore a Musical!

Devising & delivering creative arts therapy course to 23 professional teachers/youth workers, Malawi

Writing & launching Dare2Hope suicide prevention play in Scotland, now adapting it for NZ audiences

Reviews: 

Playwright : 'Whisky Galore - a Musical!' 

"a real barnstorming success of a show... at last – a new Scottish musical to celebrate." *****The Scotsman

“a rip-roaring popular success… completely irresistible.” The Times

“It sets the summer season off to a rousing start… full of gusto and versatility, the 14 strong ensemble deliver it with tremendous charm.”  The Guardian

 Actor : Lady Macbeth (under my stage name Shona McIntosh)

The Scotsman : Shona McIntosh is a truly memorable Lady Macbeth - tall, intense, commanding, all glossily plaited dark gold hair and insistent sexuality.

The Herald : Shona McIntosh's Lady Macbeth whose naturally accented entrance is a breath of fresh air. 

Metro Life : McIntosh & Duffy dominate as a sexually-charged young couple dizzy with ambition.  McIntosh's vibrant performance is fascinating

 

References: 

Can be provided on request from NZ & UK referees

Contact details: 

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