Our Team

Meet the team behind Elston & Gourdie — combining storytelling, composition and theatre production to create original musical theatre.

Heather Gourdie

Heather Gourdie is a Scottish writer and performer whose work draws inspiration from folklore, history and storytelling traditions. Her writing often explores how myth and historical narratives shape modern perspectives, bringing overlooked stories to life through musical theatre.

As part of Elston & Gourdie, she focuses on developing original work rooted in strong narrative and character.

Writer

Jack Elston

Jack Elston is a composer and theatre technician with experience across live theatre and large-scale events. With a wide range of technical skills in production, sound and stagecraft, he brings a practical understanding of how performance and design work together.

As part of Elston & Gourdie, he composes music for new theatrical projects while supporting their development from concept to stage.

Technical Director & Composer

FOR ‘SORRY, ISOBEL’

  • Emily Outlon

    DIRECTOR

  • Fran Davies-Cáceres

    PRODUCER

  • Lauren Hichisson

    LIGHTING DESIGNER

  • Emily Weston

    Musical Director

  • Millie Gmaj

    Movement Director

  • Bea Louis

    Social Media & Content Manager

  • Simon Stallard, Rachel Geddes & Ferguson Reoch

    Scottish Gaelic Consultants

This project would not have been possible without the generous support of Heather's dad, whose funding made our Research & Development period possible.

His belief in the project allowed us to explore, develop and shape the work in its earliest stages.

We are incredibly grateful for his support.

Thank you, Murray.