Artistic Director & Chief Executive of National Theatre of Scotland since 2004, for whom she has directed and co-directed several productions. Formerly Artistic Director of Paines Plough, London.

Janet Smith
Artistic Director, Scottish Dance Theatre since 1997. Previously she formed Janet Smith and Dancers which toured nationally and internationally for over 12 years. She has worked as a freelance performer and choreographed for many international companies. In January 2009 Janet was awarded the Jane Attenborough Dance UK Dance Industry Award for her lifelong contribution to the art form.

Gerry Mulgrew
Artistic Director, Communicado Theatre Company and Associate Member of Dundee Rep Ensemble, Gerry Mulgrew is an award winning actor and director whose revival of plan b's "A Wee Home from Home" toured the Highlands last winter to universal acclaim.

Hilton McRae
Dundee-born Hilton McRae's acting career began with 7:84 and the RSC and has continued to range widely encompassing musical theatre(original cast for Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia and the NT production of The Wizard of Oz, films (including Star Wars) and television, including Highland Quest 2006.

John Murphy, writer. click the logo to see him at a Creative Scotland feedback session in Perth Concert Hall.