SEONA MCCLINTOCK

CREATIVE ARTISTIC

Seona McClintock is a creative producer from Glasgow. She has had a varied and enjoyable career working across arts and media, both in Gaelic and English. She previously worked for Theatre Gu Leòr as Company Co-ordinator, during which time she produced touring show, Cèilidh, and has returned to the company in the role of Creative Director and CEO.

Seona began her career working in the BBC’s Gaelic department as a researcher for children’s and arts TV programmes. After studying English and Drama in London, and a spell working in Italy, she returned to the industry in Scotland. She has held producing and artist development roles at a range of organisations such as National Theatre of Scotland and Magnetic North, as well as managing a freelance portfolio of work with independent artists.

More recently, Seona worked as Producer at Eden Court in Inverness, with responsibility for Gaelic and Traditional Arts. She produced and programmed their flagship summer music festival, Under Canvas, which was nominated for Event of the Year at the Trad Awards. She also commissioned new installation, music and theatre works, and created the organisation’s first Gaelic strategy. Seona joins Theatre Gu Leòr from the post of Artistic Producer at Tron Theatre.

Outside of work Seona is an avid film fan, sock knitter and reader. She volunteers with Glasgow City Football Club’s media team and is attempting to travel the world one stadium at a time.