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Wee Stories theatre company was established in 1995. The company has received nominations and awards from TMA Awards [1] and Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland. [2] Wee Stories is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and tours to school halls, village halls and theatres of all scales in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1995 by Creative Director Andy Cannon and General Manager Lara Bowen, [3] the company was set up as a non-profit storytelling theatre company for children and families. Wee Stories' productions are created for audiences of all ages, describing their work as child-friendly rather than for children. [4]
Andy Cannon was the Creative Director of Wee Stories from 1995 - 2011. He is now an Associate Artist with the company. [4]
Iain Johnstone was a regular collaborator of the company since 1999, writing scripts, music and lyrics, performing in and directing Wee Stories productions. Johnstone was appointed Co-Creative Director in 2005. In 2011, he was appointed as Artistic Director.
Andy Cannon and Iain Johnstone have performed, written and directed the bulk of the company's work together, and have a reputation for presenting work to intergenerational audiences. [5]
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Awards: For The Emperor's New Kilt, a co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland, (2008)
For Arthur, the Story of a King (2004)
For Labyrinth (1999)
Nominations: For The Emperor's New Kilt (2008)
For Arthur, the Story of a King (2004)
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