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