Your Stories. Your Stage.

We’re inviting people from across Cumbernauld and the surrounding communities to help create something together. Whether you’ve performed before or have never set foot on a stage, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re particularly keen to meet people who haven’t had the chance to take part in creative activities before. You don’t need any experience, just an interest in getting involved.

We’re running a series of free writing workshops with playwright, comedian and actor Lubna Kerr.

Lubna has drawn on her Scottish Pakistani heritage to create successful shows at the Edinburgh Festival and on tour across the UK. She’s passionate about making theatre more welcoming and helping people share their own stories.

As Lubna explains:

‘I’ve seen a real shift in who comes to my shows.  What started as just a handful of people of colour in the audience has grown to over 90%.  It shows what can happen when people feel welcomed, represented and included’. 

The workshops will offer a relaxed and friendly space to share experiences, explore ideas and have a go at writing, with plenty of encouragement and guidance from Lubna.

We’re particularly keen to encourage women and girls who might be interested in writing for the first time.

We’ll start with an informal get-together over some food, where you can meet Lubna, ask questions and find out more. The workshops will then take place in late November and throughout December.

If acting, music or dance is more your thing, there are opportunities to get involved too.

Lubna and our Take Part team will be on hand to help you build your confidence, learn new skills and play a part in bringing the show to life.

You don’t need any previous experience, and you don’t have to know exactly what you’d like to do. We’re happy to have a chat and help you find a way to get involved.

Being part of a community show is about much more than performing on stage. It’s a chance to meet new people, build confidence, learn new skills and share stories that matter to you. You don’t need to be thinking about a career in the arts to enjoy taking part.

Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to see your own experiences and community reflected on stage, while making connections that can last long after the final performance.

Whether you’d like to write, perform or simply find out a bit more, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch to find out how you can be part of our March 2027 community show.

Contact details: Michael Duke
Phone: 01236 732 887                                   
Email: communityengagement@cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk