Winter Residency at the Citz

VANISHING POINT WINTER RESIDENCY

at THE CITIZENS THEATRE

We’re thrilled to be at the Citz’ new Studio theatre space, where over the course of two-weeks, we’re curating a programme of shows and events that we find really exciting. They all align with our values of internationalism, local engagement, artistic experimentation, career development for artists and - most of all - entertaining audiences.  

Whether you choose to see one or two events, or attend the full programme, we hope you’ll find something that sparks your curiosity. 

Our residency offers artists a chance to meet with audiences, programmers, producers and other people working in the performing arts. 

Shows include Size Matters by Mamoru Iriguchi, Mistero Buffo by Franca Rame and Dario Fo, directed by Ben Standish and performed by Lawrence Boothman, Last Orders, Alana Jackson’s stand-up comedy show, and Future Works, a double bill of works-in-progress from Jack Hunter and Suzi Cunningham.

To complement our programme of shows, we have curated a series of discussion events that seek to reimagine the future of Scottish theatre. These are aimed at people working in all areas of theatre and performance in Scotland and are free to attend but places are limited. Three speakers will complete the sentence What if….? and present to the room one bold idea that could shift the way Scottish theatre works – expect big ideas that may challenge your thinking.

 

Supported by Creative Scotland and Hugh Fraser Foundation


LINKS TO SHOWS & TICKETS


INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND GLOBAL STORIES

Reimagining the future for international theatre in Scotland and Scottish work internationally. How to reclaim the lens by showing Scotland as a complex nation, not one defined by national stereotype.

Fri 30 Jan 3.30-6.30pm


SIZE MATTERS

by Mamoru Iriguchi
30-31 January 2026


FUTUREWORKS

Tue 3 February 7.30pm

A double-bill of works-in-progress by theatre makers Jack Hunter and Suzi Cunningham.


STARTING OUT

Taking the first steps into establishing yourself as a professional in Scottish theatre. Why is it so difficult to get in?

Thu 5 Feb 3.30-6.30pm


MISTERO BUFFO

by Franca Rame & Dario Fo
5-7 February 2026



LAST ORDERS

by Alana Jackson
5-7 February 2026


AMBITION ON AND OFF THE STAGE

Is Scottish theatre ambitious enough? If not, what’s holding it back?

Fri 6 Feb 3.30-6.30pm