Based in Glasgow, Al Seed Productions was founded upon Al’s long-term partnerships with companies and creatives throughout Scotland and on the international scene.
ASP’s approach to creating theatre is inherently multi-artform, with an emphasis upon exploring how known stories and mythologies can be reimagined in striking, visceral, often wordless forms.
A recurring theme in the work of ASP is human conflict.* In this way, the notion of tragedy – and its offer to modern audiences – is central to the company’s productions.
Alongside its theatrical projects, ASP creates work for the heritage sector and has been a frequent collaborator of The National Trust for Scotland, producing installations for Bannockburn battlefield, Brodie Castle and The House of Dun.
Through the Waypoint-1 project, ASP is committed to integrating its artistic endeavours with ongoing support for performance-makers, at all stages of their careers, across Scotland.
*ASP recognises the plight of civilians throughout the world affected by conflict, and we stand in explicit support of the Palestinian people, joining other organisations in calling for an immediate halt to the policy of ethnic cleansing being conducted by the government of Israel in Gaza and the West Bank. We reject racial and religious prejudice of every kind and recognise every individual’s need for basic human rights.
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“Intelligent, captivating and superbly performed…
A quietly stunning odyssey”
– The Guardian
on The Spinners
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“A treasure chest of allusions… breathtaking precision… a tour de force”
– British Theatre Guide
on The Spinners
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“If you have any interest at all in theatre without words, then this is the show for you”
– Total Theatre Magazine
on Oog
Top image by Andy Catlin: Al Seed perfoming Oog