In this episode Elaine chats with actor, writer and co-founder of Pretty Knickers Productions Mhairi McCall. We chat the inspiration for the show, songwriting, self-producing, not having to mould yourself to a ridiculous unattainable standard and some fabulous nail art. Mary Queen of Rock! - Assembly Rooms - BallroomDates: 1st-25th August@9.20pm Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mary-queen-of-rockMary Queen of Rock You think you know the story of Mary, Queen of Scots? Think again... The year is 1561. The Scottish Reformation has enforced an outright ban on rock'n'roll. Cue the arrival of Mary Stuart, one of the world's biggest and most iconic musical artists... who happens to be the undisputed Queen of Rock! With the Scottish nobles and her cousin in England against her – can Mary get the country rocking? Or will heads roll?Pretty Knickers Productionshttps://www.instagram.com/prettyknickersproductions/Mhairi McCallMhairi McCall (she/her) is an Edinburgh based performer, poet and playwright. She is a founding member of Pretty Knickers Productions, a female-led theatre company who champion new writing and female stories. She one of the writers and performers in ‘Mary, Queen of Rock!’ a brand-new Scottish musical that imagines Mary, Queen of Scots as a rockstar. Mhairi is passionate about untold female stories/perspectives, queer culture and of course - cats.HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.ukPersistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero MembershipEmail – [email protected]Instagram - @persistentandnastyTwitter - @PersistentNastyCoffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EEResourcesSamaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UKArtsMinds - BAPAMFreelancers Make Theatre WorkStonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATEABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE