Shauna Macdonald
@shaunamacd0nald
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Actor. The Descent, Outlander, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Dangermouse, Filth, Spooks and The Scotts to name but a few 😎
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With the wonderful
@SamHeughan
and
@mariadkennedy
on set of
@Outlander_STARZ
season 6.
Wigs at the ready?
- Check.
Gorgeous costumes?
- Check.
No makeup so Shauna looks between 12 and 60 depending on the lighting?
- Check.
#Outlander
#lucky
#actor
#floramacdonald
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Cat is out the bag! I’m in series 6 of
@starzplayuk
@Outlander_STARZ
playing Flora Macdonald. I had an incredible time and was made to feel so welcome by everyone incl the lovely
@SamHeughan
,
@caitrionambalfe
,
@rain_goblin
,
@mariadkennedy
and our fearless director
@cebohon1
💜💕
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Thank you to my dear friend, James McAvoy, who has helped to secure
@EYTheatre
's commitment in offering barrier free participation. Now newly named the JAMES MCAVOY BURSARY SCHEME.
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Hey guys, please follow my amazing
@EYTheatre
. Bringing over 150 young people incredible performing arts experiences. A word from our Patron
@JamesMcAvoyMB
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So… I’ve been told that in order to survive as an actor I need to up social media followers. With over 50 credits on
@IMDb
incl
@Outlander_STARZ
,
@starwars
,
#TheDescent
,
#Filth
,
#Spooks
,
@dangermouseHQ
and MUCH more… how do people actually get followers and a blue tick?!!
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I got a blue tick!!! Thank you SO MUCH. Also got a message asking for a copy of my passport… that’s not right, right? Anyway, thank you so much for helping me get my tick! I’m not a natural self promoter but I figured I deserved one after ALL THESE YEARS of being in the biz! 💜
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Shauna Macdonald will be playing (drum roll) FLORA MACDONALD alongside
@SamHeughan
@mariadkennedy
#catrionabalfe
@russellwatters1
@rain_goblin
on
@Outlander_STARZ
this Sunday. Yup, I now only play Macdonalds. It’s a niche market, but worth it for the wigs.
#OutlanderSeason6
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Grief really is the pits. I quit the booze 2 weeks ago to see if it helped. It didn’t help the sadness but I feel my mornings are mine again. Before and after but still very much in it. Sure the lighting and angle are different, but I can actually open my eyes fully now.
#grief
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Me with the incredible
#MercyOjelade
. Our worlds collided 3 times in 1 month
1: we were cast in the same play
2:
@Outlander_STARZ
cast
3: attended a lecture by Mercy at
@RCStweets
when I was studying MEd. Serendipity or what?! Mercy has more sense than to be on Twitter though!
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Scotland press, my husband, actor
@calm121
will have rowed 3000miles across Atlantic with
@TWAC2022_ABS
FOR CHARITY by tonight. If you want to interview him DM me. ONLY CREW FROM SCOTLAND Expected 7:00-9:00pm uk time.
@BBCRadioScot
@BBCRadio4
@brianjaffa
@BBCScotlandNews
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Och, I’m loving this brief brush with stardom 🤩🥰
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Um. I’m taking this as an official sign that all good things come to those who wait. Thank you
@NicolaSturgeon
for the follow. I trust you’re a fan of The Descent? 💕
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Please, please , please follow and share Rudi’s journey on Instagram. Can you spare any money for this incredible, local 8year old boy who, if money is not raised, only has months to live!
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My husband
@calm121
looks a little different after rowing 3000miles with
@TWAC2022_ABS
for charity. He’s a bad ass. A white bearded, tanned skin, calloused handed, bad ass ❤️
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I had a wonderful 90mins (even though you can’t tell in this photo) talking to the uber talented, generous, kind and supportive
@SamHeughan
. Thank you for allowing us in and being for helping to raise so much money for my beloved
@EYTheatre
. Pal, I owe you one!
#samheughan
Thanks to all that managed to support and attend the
@EYTheatre
Masterclass! Also to the ever brilliant
@shaunamacd0nald
for being such a terrific host. Next time, I’ll do it in the bath… 🛁 @
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To my wonderful new followers who have no clue who I am. Been working in this industry since 16yrs, I am artistic director of
@EYTheatre
, I have 50+
@IMDb
credits, Studying a MEd at
@RCStweets
, have 3 kids, 2 dogs + 1 cat & my beloved mum died recently. 💜
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Yesterday morning at 6.40am my beautiful mum decided to sashay away from this place. She was at home, surrounded by her family and without pain. The loss is huge and the pain is worse but it was all worth it for the unending love. 💕
Heather Macdonald
01/02/1952- 25/01/2022
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This is a beautiful radio play I did last year. I can’t listen to it yet but please enjoy for yourselves. How would you spend the day if you bumped into your dead mum?
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Watch this amazing teaser about the expedition
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Passed my first year of my masters!!! WHOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only 2 more years to go 😅
#studying
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Got cast in a 2 hander play in a Theatre that I’ve wanted to work in for a while. They wouldn’t allow me 3 days off rehearsals to do a tv job that paid me more than 4x what I’d get for the play. They asked me to choose. Not rich & have a mortgage & 3 kids so it was a no brainier.
National Theatre director Rufus Norris has warned that a surge in opportunities with streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon is taking talent away from theatre
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Yippee! When your pals who have a big voice help you to spread the word! Thank you so much
@SamHeughan
. Everyone welcome!
@EYTheatre
@SimonePereiraHi
x
Wonderful casting director and a wonderful cause!
Can’t wait for this one.x
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OMG, we’ve only managed to get the gorgeous and talented
@SamHeughan
to do our next fundraising Monday Masterclass with me in aid of
@EYTheatre
!
20/09/21 8-9.30pm BST!!
BSL interpreted, PWYC! Tix link below 👇
#outlander
#samheaughan
#youththeatre
#bsl
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I will not work for free. Students... please don't ask me to be in your short film. I have 3 kids and a mortgage. I can't AFFORD to take time out of teaching to support your work. Lecturers... don't ask your students to ask actors to work for free.
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I’ve decided to absolutely embrace my Scottish, freckled roots. If anyone is looking for an auburn b*tch to star in a major streaming service’s new series, then please don’t hesitate to get in-touch.
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Follow these guys on Insta. I’ve taken over their account so much hilarity will ensue🤣
Rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic for
@TWAC2022_ABS
in 9months time! 😬🚣🌊
It’s totally bonkers & they need your help!
#charity
#childhoodtrauma
#mentalhealth
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I’ve just figured out how to say a line that I filmed in May.
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A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has bought a ticket for tonight’s fundraiser with
@SamHeughan
for
@EYTheatre
. I am so incredibly humbled and grateful
#accesstothearts
#youngpeople
#mentalhealth
#performingarts
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I won!!! Thank you
@Beliff_FilmFest
💕. So proud of our film
#consumed
written by the amazing
@SimonePereiraHi
from the wonderful story by
@FlossingtheCat
and directed by the incredible
#KarenLamond
💜
Winner of Best Actress:
Shauna Macdonald (Consumed)
Congratulations!
#Filmfestival
#Competition
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I don’t want to work on anything juicy in Scotland anyways. All us Scotland based female actors like to leave the country to work. Just cause a project is shot here def doesn’t mean you should use the talent here. And PLEASE don’t embarrass us by getting us in for a lead part!
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‘FUMES’
How about: ‘calls for change’?
An actress ‘fumes’ about being asked to work for free.
Pah.
Let’s all FUME a wee bit more so the arts and artists can survive.
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@SamHeughan
@EYTheatre
This is my face when you tell me I can’t get an audi after all. You were so brilliant! Thank you so very much xxx
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Don’t buy
@TheSun
and cancel
@JeremyClarkson
. If you disagree with me please unfollow and block. This is hate speak. Disgusting and dangerous. Shame on YOU both
@JeremyClarkson
and
@TheSun
editor. Vile man. Vile paper.
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Oooh…. the ‘fuming’ act(ress). Everyone run and hide lest she let out a banshee wail and deafen those with sensitive ears.
I support students and young people ALOT.
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Down in history, mate. 😎
This episode was one for the history books. Go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team.
#Outlander
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These photos were taken one day apart in May last year. 1st on set of
@Outlander_STARZ
as Flora Macdonald, the second on set of
@ComedyUnit
THE SCOTTS as Vonny Scott. That’s 1 versatile puss & 2 incredible makeup teams!
#outlander
#thescotts
#shaunamacdonald
#makeyourownhashtag
😜
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@IrvineWelsh
@GrantStottOnAir
@SamHeughan
@martin_compston
@caitrionambalfe
Thank you!!!! Poor boy is running out of time…
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COVER GIRL
#baftascotland
#actor
#mother
#worker
#youththeatre
Read our latest issue online: March 2019
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Me and
@TonyCurran69
got the suit memo. Oh… and we both won best actor. Yippee!!!! X
Huge congrats to these two beauties.
@RTSScotland
@TonyCurran69
@shaunamacd0nald
Love you! ❤️
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What you are doing wrong in auditions? Is that a decent tape? Never get a call back? Come and ask
@SimonePereiraHi
yourself. Hear about her journey so far and what it's like to be a top casting dir & what actors should do! *BSL interp. *Live.
@EYTheatre
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My husband,
@calm121
’s raising money for children’s mental health charity
@bodysoulcharity
and ROWING THE ATLANTIC. That’s 3000 miles!!
Can you help him and his crew get to the start line and donate/ share? 💜🚣
@SamHeughan
@martin_compston
@Vicky_McClure
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My husband
@calm121
just rowed 3000miles for young peoples mental health charities. Can you donate to their incredible cause and support this Herculean effort?
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HNY. 2022 can get to f*ck. The year I lost my Mum. I will continue to mother the best I can. Mum taught me well. I miss her every single day. 💜💜💜
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SOOOOO excited to announce my next virtual live 90min
@EYTheatre
fundraising Monday Masterclass with superstar JAMES MCAVOY. BSL interpreted. Join us! Fully supported by Corporate Events Inc
#fundraiser
#eyt
#jamesmcavoy
#arts
#youth
#bsl
#liveperformance
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I know I’m doing a bit better with my grief because I stand up in the shower more often.
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Oh- if you are seeking ‘professional help’ then that’s ok mate! FUCK YOU AND FUCK RIGHT OFF.
#believewomen
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Thank you
@Sunday_Post
for a lovely interview.
@EYTheatre
and
@pace_yt
are 2 amazing youth theatres that I owe a lot to and care very much about. Read all about my commitment to access to the arts for young people here:
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No I don’t want to exercise via zoom, learn an instrument, read books, clean and decorate my house, write a novel, home school, do the gardening. Can we just all take a minute to absorb this. I need to grieve before I launch into a new way of existence. Send the wine.
#slowdown
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My beautiful mum’s funeral was yesterday. The love in the room for her was so strong. My incredible Dad delivered her eulogy, I spoke on behalf of my sister & I,
@calm121
spoke on behalf of Mum’s best friend of 64 years. Mum’s legacy is one of boundless love & determination. 💜
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Lockdown eh? You enjoying that book? That film? That poem? That audio book? That play? That painting? That tv show? Good. Cause after this, unless the government wises up, there will be no more self employed creatives in a position to create.
@BorisJohnson
pay the self employed.
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A wee best actress nomination. Fingers crossed!
Announcing this year's nominations for Best Actress.
Good luck to the nominees! 🤞🏽
#film
#Filmmaking
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WEDDING BELLES
Want to watch an amazing
@IrvineWelsh
film starring yours truly and the amazing talents that are Michelle Gomez, Shirley Henderson and Kathleen McDermott?!!!
Just click on the link and you can watch for free. 🥰
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For the last year I have been running a pilot FREE , inclusive, weekly cinema school, IRL and online for 70+ young people funded by
@screenscots
+
@SamHeughan
and my
@EYTheatre
. I stay committed to accessible arts for ALL young people in Edinburgh and beyond. I LOVE my job x
Fantastic Sunday watching the
@EYTheatre
Film Course screening of their short movies.
To see what they achieved is amazing & the opportunities Morgan has had during this past year has been incredible
Thanks to EYT
@shaunamacd0nald
@screenscots
for making this accessible to all❤️
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Merry Christmas. Stayed in pyjamas all day and drank my weight in cava. Aced it at hungry hippos and bingo but Articulate… not so much🎄
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Go on... you know you want to! Tune in 🙈
You’ll never want to go caving again after watching this film! Neil Marshall’s classic British horror The Descent is on at 12.45am!
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Aw!!! Was over too soon
@caitrionambalfe
💕 xxx
Was so lovely having you as part of the family !!!! 💗
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Vonny and her family saved me from my grief. I was close to getting swallowed up. But Vonny wouldn’t let me. I can’t thank The Scotts enough 💜
Catch The Scotts final episode tonight 10:40
@BBCScotland
or binge on
@BBCiPlayer
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Daughter asked if I had had any auditions recently. I said I’d had 3 and hadn’t been successful. Then said I should consider another career. ACTUALLY, I’ve worked a lot over 12 months (Annika, Aviva advert, The Scotts, Outlander, Shetland) not to mention
@EYTheatre
! Kids, eh? 😬
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Thanks
@TheScotsman
for covering this fundraising event with
@SamHeughan
for
@EYTheatre
. Just a wee *correction that it is Pay What You Can and not £20… that is the suggested price which you can raise or lower to whatever you want 😘. See ya there!
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Why was Will Smith not escorted out the building for getting on stage and assaulting a performer? Seems like status and power are still corrupting the room. It was a room full of money… there wasn’t a lack of security presence.
#willsmithchrisrock
#Oscar2022
#assault
#corrupt
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It was a joy to be a part of
@djhenshall
’s final season of Shetland. All the best with your new adventures, Dougie. I hope as many of you as possible will tune in when the time comes to watch season 7. I appear in all 6 eps. It’s gonna be a cracker. 😊
We're going to miss Douglas a huge amount but we're also really excited to share with audiences the conclusion of Jimmy Perez's story. Series 7 of
#Shetland
coming soon.
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Off here til Mothers Day has well and truly passed. I miss her so much. 💜
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Argh!!! Apologies
@caitrionambalfe
, I couldn’t work out how you’d disappeared from Twitter until I realised I spelt your name wrong. From one Celt to another, please accept my sincere apologies 🤦♀️! Love, ‘Shauna’ like ‘Donna’ xxx
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If I wrote, directed and starred in a horror movie, would you come to see it? IF YES... what sub genre floats your boat?
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Had my first ever personal trainer session. He said he thought I was 35. I’ll take that thanks! I’m focussed though… I have a week to get in to shape for filming The Scotts 2. That’s loads of time… right 😬
@robertflorence
? The ultimate power couple return 💋
#vonnyandvince
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Big Boy Bear is absolutely thrilled with the new addition to the family, aptly named ‘Loki’.
#lockdownpuppy
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@kevlarcarr
worked 5 jobs at the same time earlier last year, none of which involved acting 2 of which were at £8ph. Was in Star Wars but couldn’t afford the cinema ticket to see it. I had to turn down auditions as couldn’t afford the train. Won a Scottish BAFTA.
#skint
#supportcreatives
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Thanks
@edfilmfest
for sharing. Can’t wait to catch up with my old pal James McAvoy during this fundraiser for
@EYTheatre
. BSL INTERPRETED. 90mins live chat Feb 1st. Grab your tickets in the link below :)
James McAvoy, known for his breakthrough performances in
#TheLastKingOfScotland
and
#Atonement
, is a household favourite on stage and screen!
Join
@shaunamacd0nald
from
@EYTheatre
on Mon 1 Feb for a BSL-interpreted, Pay What You Can Q&A with the actor! •
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Thank you so much for this interview
@heraldmagazine
. You knew who I was, remembered we had talked before and did not twist my words in the slightest. I felt v raw and you respected that and didn’t exploit it. All I am is because of my Mum. Oh, how I miss her. She would 💜 this.
My
@heraldmagazine
cover story interview with the brilliant
@shaunamacd0nald
on her star turn as Scots heroine Flora MacDonald in Outlander. We also talk about comedy, her "scream queen" mantle, as well as life, loss and success
#Outlander
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Thank you
@Doug_D_Stuart
for an incredible event at
@PortyBooks
and for graciously answer my question after I clumsily landed the ‘dead mum’ bit of info. I can’t wait to read YOUNG MUNGO. 💜
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Having worked in the industry for 24 years (since I was 16) and attending drama college from 1999-2002, I would love to be at the table and included in any conversations about safeguarding actors in the workplace. DM me. I’ve got a lot to say that might help. 💕
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Love this. I was still nursing my little one when I did
#TheOutlaw
which is a full
#Ironman
distanced triathlon involving 2.4mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2mile run. Women are amazing.
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Anyone bored? Want to scare yourself silly with an absolute cult classic? Look no further!!!
A group of friends on a caving trip find themselves prey to the creatures inside.
The Descent is a terrifying, and terrific horror film showing tonight at 11.20pm.
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Working my
@barbaracrampton
Horror Queen vibes. Blond is back! 💜
#barbaracramptonhorrorqueen
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Awfy proud of my hubby
@calm121
. What an amazing show
#TriggerPoint
is. Well done to the entire cast and crew on a fantastic job 💕 First class telly! Huge congrats to
@Vicky_McClure
,
@AdrianLester
,
@ericshango_
,
@manjinder_virk
, director
@gillesbannier
and creator
@jed_mercurio
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Wow! Thank you
@TheScotsman
for this amazing shot and to
@JanetChristie2
for such an enjoyable interview 💜
In tomorrow's
@thescotsman
Shetland actor Shauna Macdonald
@shaunamacd0nald
talks to
@JanetChristie2
about starring in the latest nailbiting series and roles from horror to historic with Outlander, plus how she's helping the next generation of actors
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Whooo hooo! Was nervous coz not been on stage for 7 yrs- turns out you can’t keep an old bird down! So happy for Angus and I receiving a
@TheStage
acting award each! Flying the flag for Team Mouthpiece,
@angustaylor99
@orlaoloughlin1
@kieran_hurley
@_kittybitty
@traversetheatre
The second set of winners for The Stage Edinburgh Awards 2019 have been announced. They go to
@AliceVilanculo
for E8
@ThePleasance
, and to
@angustaylor99
and
@shaunamacd0nald
for Mouthpiece
@traversetheatre
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Every one of my show biz pals has helped me out with my beloved
@EYTheatre
when I’ve asked. Passing it forward is a wonderful and kind thing to do but you gotta make the time!
#JamesMcAvoy
is my oldest (longest) show biz pal & his generosity is immense. He makes the time. 💜
Our amazing patron
#JamesMcAvoy
gave up his time to inspire
@EYTheatre
with an incredible 60 min masterclass, hosted by
@shaunamacd0nald
. James has previously donated ££££ and helped to raise thousands of ££££ to ensure access to the arts for all!
#passitforward
#patron
#arts
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Just a thought... why not ask actors what obstacles may be in their way and preventing them from being completely off book for a casting. Ask us. ASK US. Just a thought. Gotta go now... running a business and bringing up 3 kids so pretty tight for time.
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My incredible husband
@calm121
has been rowing non stop for 27 days.
They have 13 days left- all going well. It's scary. One boat had to be rescued.
Please can you spare some pennies to support their epic Atlantic crossing?
#charity
@giveasyoulive
page:
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Fuck off you capitalist prick
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to 18
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Providing I pass the last submission, I have just completed my first year of part time 3 year time MEd in Learning and Teaching in the Arts
@RCStweets
. Educating myself hard so I can continue to implement amazing inclusive arts provisions for YP at
@EYTheatre
and beyond.
#study
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So... I did it. I prepared and then tried to convince the panel to accept me onto their Masters course. Thank you all for your lovely message when I was feeling rubbish. I’ve great ideas that can benefit a lot of young people if I get the chance to develop it on this course!
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@calm121
is incredible. Next year he will have turned 60 and have rowed The Atlantic.
@TWAC2022_ABS
are rowing 3000 miles for
@TheJunction_YP
and
#body
&soul. 2 lifesaving young peoples charities. Can you spare some pennies to help? Donation link and info:
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All too often these days it feels like you are stuck underground in a massive cave system, all your friends are missing, the crawlers are getting closer and you can’t find the way out.
#justkeepswimming
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BBC1, BBC2, ITV and Channel 4 and Channel 5 all showing some sort of reality tv just now. I despair. Let’s NOT make this the future. Cheap tv does not mean good tv.
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Here we, here we, here we f*ckin go!!!!!
We're so pleased to announce that Jessica Hardwick, Shauna Macdonald, and Erik Olsson will star in the new play from David Greig, Two Sisters, a Malmö Stadsteater co-production, directed by
@WilsWilson888
and coming to
@lyceumedinburgh
Feb 10th - Mar 2nd.
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