ABOUT
HEID FIRST
THEATRE
Based in central Scotland, Heid First Theatre, we dive ‘head-first’ into untold lives—stories that hit hard, move fast, and hold you with heart. Our work explores real lives, radical hope, and imaginative storytelling. We make theatre that grips you, moves you, and doesn’t let go.
OUR MISSION
We create visceral, character-driven theatre that brings real voices to the stage, balancing political bite with imaginative form. Grounded in both grit and hope, our work amplifies stories from communities too often unheard. Through raw emotion, shared moments, and bold storytelling, we spark connection and conversation.
We create raw, socially driven theatre that amplifies real voices and uses bold theatricality to tell stories that matter.
OUR VISION
We envision a theatre that charges energy with empathy one that inspires communities and young people to encounter compassion and challenge in equal measure. We bring radical hope to the stage through physical dynamism and refined theatricality, and unwavering truth.
Our theatre moves people—physically, emotionally, and politically—bringing new voices and radical imagination into the spotlight
WHO WE ARE
CLARA BLOOMFIELD CREATIVE DIRECTOR
I am a working-class, award-winning Director, Practitioner, and Theatre Maker based in Central Scotland. Praised for my ambitious, visually striking direction and heartfelt, courageous storytelling, I create theatre driven by grit, empathy, and a compelling visual language. My work amplifies untold voices, crafting productions that confront, connect, and resonate with urgency and imagination. Guided by radical care, I build precise and impactful work designed to challenge, endure, and spark conversation, both through my own company, Heid First Theatre , and by facilitating transformative, creative, and therapeutic experiences.
You can see my portfolio here
Directing Credits:
The National Theatre of Great Britain, The National Theatre of Scotland, The Lemon Tree (Aberdeen),The Lyceum Theatre (Edinburgh), The Tramway (Glasgow) The International Edinburgh Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Rose Theatre (London), Collision Theatre, Macrobert Arts Centre (Stirling), The Hamilton Arts Festival (New Zealand), Le Grand Bleu (France) Babel F.A.S.T (Romania).
Writing Credits:
Cyrana (The Traverse Theatre) Breaking Point (The Bedlam Theatre, DunsFest 2026) Counterpunch (TheTraverse Theatre), Kine (Lemon Tree), It's My Party (The Lemon Tree),
Clinch (work in progress for Manipulate Festival & National Theatre of Scotland),
Run (Scottish Tour), Fragile State of Mind, Fight or Flight (National Theatre of Scotland).
CURRENT COMPANY
ALEX DELLA CIANA
ACTING CREDITS:
Breaking Point (Bedlam, Edinburgh), The Invite (BABEL F.A.S.T), Counterpunch (Traverse),
To Be Me/n (The Tramway, Edinburgh International Festival, International Healing Arts Festival),
Antigone (PASS)
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CAMERON MCLAY
ACTING CREDITS:
Mermaids (Traverse Theatre), The Caucasian Chalk Circle , Breaking Point (Bedlam, Edinburgh), Counterpunch ((Traverse), Cinderella (PASS ), To Be Me/n (The Tramway, Edinburgh International Festival, International Healing Arts Festival), Antigone (PASS)
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DANIEL THOMSON
ACTING CREDITS:
Mermaids (Traverse Theatre), The Caucasian Chalk Circle , Breaking Point (Bedlam Theatre),
The Invite (BABEL F.A.S.T Romania), Lysistrata (PASS, Edinburgh) Counterpunch ((Traverse), Cinderella (PASS Edinburgh), To Be Me/n (The Tramway, Edinburgh International Festival, International Healing Arts Festival), Antigone (PASS)
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SAM MACKINNON
ACTING CREDITS:
Mermaids (Traverse Theatre), The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Breaking Point (Bedlam, Theatre), After Life (Traverse), Cinderella (PASS Edinburgh), To Be Me/n (The Tramway, Edinburgh International Festival, International Healing Arts Festival), Antigone (PASS)
CO-WRITING CREDITS:
Breaking Point (Bedlam, Edinburgh)
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CURRENT
BREAKING POINT
A one-act psychological drama following Josh, a young Scottish man struggling with mental health issues, who finds himself arrested for alleged misogynistic behaviour online. The play examines how the crisis in young men’s mental health collides with flawed, misunderstood attempts to reject toxic culture—and how the fear of being labelled ‘toxic’ can itself become a form of psychological torment.
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