CREATIVE FUTURES:  in conversation with Theatre Practitioners

School of Culture & Creative Arts

Find out where a Theatre degree can take you from this inspiring line-up of sector specialists!

James Arnott Theatre, University of Glasgow

CREATIVE FUTURES: in conversation with Theatre Practitioners WHEN? Monday 9 March 2026, 4-6pmWHERE? James Arnott Theatre, Gilmorehill Halls The School of Culture &amp; Creative Arts is delighted to invite you to our latest Creative Futures event, featuring a series of inspiring conversations with Theatre practitioners and graduates of Theatre Studies at UofG.Join us, in conversation with:<ul><li>Christiana Bissett - Arts Producer, Glasgow Life</li><li>Conner Milliken - Artist, Writer, Producer, Academic</li><li>Jack Tully - Taking Part and Outreach Producer, Platform</li><li>Nay Dhanak - Associate Producer, A Play, A Pie and A Pint</li></ul> Dr Graham Eatough, Theatre, Film &amp; Television Studies Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, will facilitate the conversation. Schedule:3.45pm – Doors open4pm – Welcome / Introductions4.10pm - In conversation with: Conner, Jack and Nay5/5.15pm – Refreshments &amp; Networking6pm – Event ends All welcome! Refreshments will be served... Free but limited admission. Book your ticket before they sell out!Seating is unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis — arrive promptly at 3.45pm to secure a great spot...

Christiana BissettChristiana Bissett is a producer and programmer of art in public space. Her original training is in Theatre Studies, with a masters in Ecology and Contemporary Performance from UniArts Helsinki. Since returning to Glasgow she has worked with outdoor artists and organisations including Mischief la-bas, SURGE, RIG Arts and Adrenalism producing new performance, tours and festivals. Currently she works as a producer for Glasgow Life, programming the annual Merchant City Festival. Dr Conner MillikenDr. Conner Milliken is a queer artist, writer, academic, and creative producer based in Glasgow, Scotland. Working across disciplines he is primarily concerned with the writing and performing of the queer self. His work has been shown at Dance International Glasgow (Tramway), The Southbank Centre, Summerhall (Made In Scotland Showcase), CCA, Queer Theory Glasgow, Love Botique and has been published in The Skinny, MAI: Feminism &amp; Visual Culture and Mechanics Institute Review.Conner is also co-director of Hacks with Annie Lowry Thomas, a producing duo that supports artists working in theatre, contemporary performance and dance, particularly work that is interdisciplinary in nature. We currently work with Althea Young, Mark Bleakley, Bishop May Down and Lillian Ross-Millard. Work we have produced has been part of the Made In Scotland Showcase and shown at Tramway, Tron Theatre, Dance Base, CCA, Summerhall, Govanhill Festival, RISE Festival, BUZZCUT Festival and shown internationally. Jack TullyJack Tully is a theatre maker, facilitator and producer based in Glasgow. Originally from London, Jack moved to Glasgow to study Theatre Studies and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow, before completing a Masters in Theatre Practices.Working across socially engaged performance, arts and justice, and youth development he has recently joined Platform as their new Taking Part and Outreach Producer. He has worked across Glasgow, throughout Scotland and internationally, creating performance with and alongside young people and communities. His work spans custodial settings, schools, community venues and public spaces, often centring the voices of those with care and justice experience.Jack has been a regular collaborator with Citizens Theatre, Mammalian Diving Reflex, Vox Liminis and Platform, and most recently worked as an Associate Artist with Glass Performance, leading Polmont Youth Theatre, and has previously worked with STAF (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum). Nay DhanakNay Dhanak is a playwright, producer, &amp; dramaturg based in Glasgow. They are the Associate Producer at A Play, A Pie and A Pint and the Admin Producer at Framework Theatre Company. They have a Masters in Playwriting and Dramaturgy from the University of Glasgow, where they graduated with the Alasdair Cameron Award in 2024. In June, their play Cry/Laugh will debut at A Play, A Pie and A Pint as part of the Spring 2026 season, directed by Brian Logan.

Venue informationJames Arnott Theatre University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QQ<a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-glasgow/access-guides/gilmorehill-halls" title="https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-glasgow/access-guides/gilmorehill-halls" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Accessibility at James Arnott Theatre</a> We aim to ensure everyone has equal access to our events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact scca.partnerships@glasgow.ac.uk with your request so that arrangements, where possible, can be made. Please note, photography and filming may take place during the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please advise a team member. Get in touchContact scca.partnerships@glasgow.ac.uk with any questions.

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Conversations with Theatre Practitioners

Tea, Coffee, Drinks, Networking

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