ABOUT DRAMA STUDIO SCOTLAND
At Drama Studio Scotland, our ethos revolves around fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and kindness. We believe in the importance of supporting one another and cultivating an environment where generosity and camaraderie prevail.
Our workshops, led by esteemed industry professionals, aim to inspire and empower participants, encouraging them to cultivate their talents while fostering a community that values compassion, encouragement, and mutual respect.
We welcome collaboration and actively seek input from the acting and performing community in Scotland. Your insights help us tailor our workshops to cater to your preferences and aspirations. Together, let's embark on a journey of learning, growth, and camaraderie.
Oliver Watton
Founder and Co-Director
Oliver is originally from the Greater Manchester area and began his professional journey early.
He has worked in theatres across the UK, including London's West End and various tours. His training at The Northern Ballet School in Manchester laid the groundwork for his career, which he further developed at the London School of Musical Theatre. His most recent training was at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, earning an MA in Acting: Classical and Contemporary Text.
Alongside his stage work, Oliver has appeared on British television, notably in programmes such as Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Casualty for the BBC.
For more information about Oliver's work, visit his personal website at oliverwatton.com
Sarah MacGillivray
Founder and Co-Director
Sarah is originally from Edinburgh (but has lived all over the place!) and attended both Lyceum Youth Theatre and Strangetown before studying at Glasgow University and then at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
She started creating her own work in 2017 with 'Marie', co-written with Phil Bartlett. This was a dark comedy about Mary Queen of Scots (sort of) and went on to win the Bright Spark Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and tour Scotland in collaboration with Perth Theatre.
Other writing credits include: Eavesdropping (Traverse/Thickskin) and various for BBC online platforms including her poem 'Hags'. Acting credits include: Frankenstein (Perth/Belgrade Theatre), Outlander (Sony/Starzz) and Shetland (Silverpoint Pictures).
Sarah is very interested in health and wellness within the creativity industries and believes in the power of creativity for transformation.
