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Catriona Lamb

About Me

Catriona is a Scottish theatre-maker based in Glasgow, working across new writing, contemporary performance, and children’s theatre. Her practice is rooted in female-led narratives and the development of original work, with a focus on collaborative rehearsal processes.

Recent directing work includes the multi-run new writing production DRAMA GIRLS, alongside scratch performances such as The Ones Left Behind and Smear Campaign. Her work has also included sold-out and award-nominated productions at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Catriona trained at Emil Dale Academy, graduating with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre. Alongside her freelance practice, she is Associate Director (Youth & Creative Projects) at Reconnect Theatres, where she leads Reconnect Academies Youth School, directs youth productions, and supports the company’s professional output. She has undertaken introductory training in intimacy coordination and continues to develop this area of her practice, with a particular interest in creating safe rehearsal environments. She is currently developing her first original play, Where’s The Manual? (working title).

Directing, for me, is like putting together a jigsaw—finding the big picture while playing with all the little details that make a story work.

She is especially drawn to female-driven stories and loves exploring themes like relationships, women’s health, and the imperfect moments of growing up. She also loves working with young people and getting more involved in children’s theatre, helping them discover their confidence and creativity. Collaboration is a huge part of Catriona’s process, and she encourages actors to bring their ideas into the room so we can build something together. Whether she’s planning rehearsals, developing characters, or working with writers and creative teams, she aims to make theatre that feels thoughtful and welcoming to everyone involved.