Theatre making the invisible, visible


Tricky Hat Productions

Tricky Hat Productions a multi-arts performance company that makes theatre with and about people who live on the margins of our society.
  • We use a participatory approach, and devise our work.
  • We work with people to find a creative and credible voice through participation in high quality, collaborative, cross-arts events alongside high calibre artists.
  • Our artists work with participants using performance, film, music and movement to explore their real life stories, hopes and dreams.
  • Our creative outputs include live performance, sound installations and film.
  • We work in collaboration with organisations, artists and communities in Scotland and internationally.

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Here’s what our audiences have to say!

We love to hear what our audiences think about The Flames. Here is a 2 min film of audience feedback from Flames at Traverse in 2025.   Want to be in the audience for new...

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Come See The Flames in Edinburgh!

We’re looking forward to lighting up the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 14th February. Through January and early February The Flames have been taking part in fast-paced, creative workshops with Tricky Hat Artistic Director Fiona Miller,...

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🔥✨ Tomorrow! Don’t miss The Flames at @catstrand, New Galloway.

A striking mix of film, music & performance exploring life’s big and little moments on stage. This is happening tomorrow at the Traverse, 4pm & 7pm, get your tickets now! 🔥✨
 🎟 Link in bio!
🔥🌳 We were at Cove Park a few weeks ago, bringing together Flames from across Scotland to explore passion, guilt and magnetism. Check out the video to see what happened!

Such a rare and brilliant mix of people,  bold, thoughtful, and ready to share their ideas alongside Tricky Hat’s artists.

This is what happens when curiosity meets courage. 🔥🌳
🔥 One Week to Go! 🔥

The countdown is officially on. In just one week, join The Flames for a unique performance taking inspiration from everyday life and challenging pre-conceived ideas of how older people think and what they aspire to. This show will be performed by people from the local and surrounding area who have been working in collaboration with Tricky Hat artists over a short series of creative workshops. 

📅 Saturday 7 Feb, 7:30pm
📍 @catstrand, New Galloway
🎟 Tickets: Link in bio!

If you’re ready to be inspired, moved, and reminded that life after 50 is full of possibility, this is your moment. The stage is set, see you there.