Growing Stories Beyond the Stage
Growing Stories Beyond the Stage As you might know, we love telling stories. But some stories aren’t performed on stage or projected onto screens. Some are planted in the earth — and left to take root. Birch trees ready for planting © Paul Campbell Photography We have been expanding our grove in the Trees for […]
Day in the Life: Visible Fictions Work Placement | By Nick Vaughan
Day in the Life: Visible Fictions Work Placement Hello, world! My name is Nick, and last July I spent the month working with and learning from the Visible Fictions team. I was a student at the University of St Andrews and chose to spend my summer with VF to learn more about the creative industry […]
From Shop Shelf to Screen: Creating The Bauble Bunch
From Shop Shelf to Screen: Creating The Bauble Bunch This festive season, Visible Fictions is thrilled to share The Bauble Bunch, a series of short Christmas stories created by Lisa Keddie. Set among the overlooked treasures of a charity shop bauble basket, these tiny tales explore where we’ve come from, where we might be going, […]
The Impossible school tour 2025
Primary schools across Scotland explore imagination and resilience with The Impossible, an immersive audio experience and creative learning resource from Visible Fictions.
Hercules the Bear – A Working Title Project by Fergus Dunnet
Hercules the Bear – A Working Title Project by Fergus Dunnet If you grew up in Scotland in the 80s or 90s, chances are you’ve heard a story or two about Hercules — the wrestling grizzly bear who drank Irn-Bru, appeared in a Bond film, and once escaped into the wilds of Benbecula for 24 […]
Stories That Travel: The Touring Tales of Visible Fictions
Stories That Travel: Touring Tales of Visible Fictions Welcome to an extended version of our ‘Did You Know?’ series, which launched on our social media platforms last year. It’s where we share fun facts about the team, take a rare peek behind the scenes, and look at all the things you might not know about […]
To Celebrate Pride month, We’re Sending a Big Thanks to the People Behind the Work
At Visible Fictions, we believe that Pride is more than a month. It’s a moment to celebrate — but also a time to listen, reflect, and thank the many LGBTQ+ artists, collaborators, creatives and colleagues who have helped shape our work over the years.
Ghosthunter: A Recycled Set for a Greener Act
Ghosthunter: A Recycled Set for a Greener Act. These days, being environmentally conscious is an essential part of many organisations’ agenda – but what exactly does it mean to be green in the world of the Performing Arts? In this blog post, we take a wee look at one of our productions, Ghosthunter, to see […]
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Every March 20th, Visible Fictions joins the global celebration of World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, organized by ASSITEJ International.
Visible Fictions’ Journey to LGBT Youth Scotland’s Bronze Charter
At Visible Fictions, we are excited to share the progress we’ve made on our journey towards achieving the LGBT Youth Scotland Bronze Charter. Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with LGBT Youth Scotland (@lgbtys) to ensure our organisation is a more inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for everyone. And we’re thrilled to announce that […]
