Irvine Allan (BA Dramatic Studies) is a Lecturer in Drama and Performance in the Media, Communication and Performing Arts Division. He is also a member of the QMU Alcohol Research Group.
- Overview
- Research Interests
- Funded Projects
- Teaching & Learning
- Activities & Awards
Irvine Allan is a multi-award winning short film, television and theatre director, as well as a distinguished community theatre practitioner, who specialised in working creatively with social work departments, prisoners and probationers across Scotland. He was co-founder of the highly successful Cat-A Theatre Company who toured throughout the UK in the nineties. His many international awards include, Scotsman Fringe First, for Outstanding New Production at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and, Prix de Jury, at The Cannes Film Festival, 2001.
Irvine is a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and has been at QMU since 2007. He is lecturer in Drama and Performance and supervises placements in the community
Affiliations/Memberships to Other Organisations:
- Curator of The French Film Festival Shortcuts Programme
Research Group membership:
- QMU Alcohol Research Group
Irvine’s research interests include discourses of offender learning and innovative uses of drama in the community.
Research Grants & Contracts Funding:
Allan, I. (2014-15) “The French Film Festival, Short Film Programme.” Curator.
Allan, I (2012-13) “Daydream in the Honest Toun.” Community Film, in association with East Lothian Council Tourist Board, and The Brunton Theatre.
Allan, I (2013-14) “Pilot Study of History of Donaldson’s School.” Scottish Funding Council- Innovation Voucher.
Allan, I. (2014-15) “The Wayward Wind.” Community Film, commissioned by, Places for People Scotland Care and Support.
Allan, I. (2009) East Lothian Council, longitudinal research study of drama workshop to clusters of East Lothian primary schools, extending to 4 regions of Scotland, 2010-2011.
Allan. I. (2007) BBC and Scottish Screen, Fast Forward Features Project, , Screenplay Commission. Scotland’s nomination for The Hartely Merril International Screenwriting Prize
Irvine's lectures, seminars and workshops focus on Community Theatre, Improvisation and Playwriting.
Allan, I. (2014-15) “The French Film Festival, Short Film Programme.” Curator.
Allan, I (2012-13) “Daydream in the Honest Toun.” Community Film, in association with East Lothian Council Tourist Board, and The Brunton Theatre. Producer/Director
Allan, I (2013-14) “Pilot Study of History of Donaldson’s School.” Scottish Funding Council- Innovation Voucher.
Allan, I. (2014-15) “The Wayward Wind.” Community Film, commissioned by, Places for People Producer/Director Scotland Care and Support.
