fraser@sanctuaryqueerarts.com

1. Who are you?

I am Fraser. I’m a gay working class theatre artist originally from the East End of Glasgow. 

I am theatre director, facilitator and project manager. I create participatory arts experiences for children, young people, families and communities. I work solo…I collaborate. 

I am a dreamer. www.frasermacleod.com

2. How did you get here?

Through youth theatre. From a participant to working my way to being the Associate Artist Director of Scottish Youth Theatre. When there I got visit the Pride Youth Theatre Alliance in Boston. That got me to thinking…what would a queer specific youth theatre experience look like in Scotland? I continued to mull this over after leaving SYT and, luckily, Drew had been having similar thoughts. For years now we have let these thoughts develop and grow. Now we have Annabel with us it is time to realise these bold ambitions as Sanctuary Queer Arts.

I am proud to be one of the facilitators for the LGBTI+ ELDERS SOCIAL DANCE CLUB as part of THE COMING BACK OUT BALL in Scotland. A National Theatre of Scotland and All the Queens Men co-production, in partnership with Eden Court and Luminate, and in association with Glasgow City Council. ‘…a welcoming space for the whole rainbow community to come together to share stories and meet new people.’

3. What does the concept of Sanctuary mean to you?

Peace. A place to truly feel your authentic self. Acceptance.

4. What does your Sanctuary look like? 

A cabin or a cottage in the woods. All comfy cushions and roaring fire inside and nature and water outside…
with WIFI.