Of all the characters I’ve introduced over the years, Luno has a very special place in the collection. He has become something of a mascot for me—”Loch Ness Luno: An Alpaca on An Adventure.” But the way he came into existence is a story involving a delivery run, a very real herd of alpacas, and […]
Sometimes, the best creative sparks don’t come from a quiet study—they come over a steaming cup of coffee and a bit of a dare! “Rupert the Red Squirrel” is a story born right in the heart of the woods, sparked by a casual conversation at the North Gateway Café. The Café Challenge My eldest daughter […]
Sometimes, the best stories don’t start with a plan; they start with a cracking idea and a very late night. “Santa’s Adventure at Loch Ness” is a piece that holds a very special place in my heart—not just because it’s about my favourite local monster, but because of the whirlwind journey it took from a […]
Some poems are born from a quiet walk in the Highlands; others are born from a Muppet sketch. “Mourning in Mooring, with Noon at Twilight” definitely falls into the latter category. It is a piece that is as much about the rhythm of the stage as it is about the ink on the page. Inspired […]
The ‘Toucan Poem’—as most people call it, mainly because almost no one has ever managed to recite the full title correctly on the first go—is easily one of my favourite pieces to perform. Its official name, for those feeling brave, is “If a Toucan Who can Cancan, can Cancan With a Crow.” Try saying that […]