We have some exciting new workshops coming up. Alan Ackroyd, 40 year professional creative writing teacher, alongside Sofie Qwarnström, Routledge author, are going to open
1. a free Creative Writing Club the first two Wednesday evenings in June,
which will be followed later in the year by
2. a series of intensive Creative Writing Workshops over 10 weeks, starting September 1st 2026.
These will take place on Wednesday evenings. The workshop costs €250 (€25 per class) of which half goes to a charity of your choice.
These workshops are open to writers at all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced storytellers looking to refine their craft. Participants will explore character development, dialogue, structure, and creative expression through a range of engaging exercises and guided feedback sessions.
The workshops are designed to build your skills and to create a supportive creative community where ideas can be shared and developed in a collaborative environment.
If you’ve been looking for a space to write, experiment, and grow creatively, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.
To register your interest or ask questions, email [email protected]
GLAS EVENT: The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong -- MAY 23.
'A JOURNEY FROM DISASTER TO REDEMPTION'
On 22 October 1975, the Guildford Four were convicted of bombings carried out by the Provisional IRA. They were Paul Hill, Gerry Conlon, Carol Richardson and Paddy Armstrong. Their innocence was accepted by the British Courts after they had spent 15 years in prison.
What the critics say:
Best New Play, Best Direction, Best Lighting - Broadway World Awards 2025
'Don Wycherley is incandescent in this journey from disaster to redemption.’ - Irish Times
‘Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong,’ – The Sunday Independent
“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable” – RTE
"What a beautiful experience….The play is an absolute triumph." – Donal Ryan, award-winning novelist.
All proceeds will go to the Gaza School of Music, a branch of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine. It continues to engage with displaced children traumatised by two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Please spread the word!
TICKET RESERVATIONS:
Send an email stating your name and the number of tickets required to: [email protected]
Date: Saturday 23 May at 19.00
Tickets: CHF 30 (or CHF 20 for retired and unemployed; and CHF 10 for students)
Venue: Aula, College des Coudriers, 15a Ave Joli Mont (opp. Balexert), Geneva
We at Hoops don't want to miss this.
A pioneering software mogul, Leeds makes headlines one last time when his private jet plunges into the Pacific. Months later, his widow Melanie discovers Elliot’s greatest creation: a virtual-reality simulation of himself. "You can't take it with you," they say. Elliot's not so sure.
Audition dates:
- 4th of May from 12h to 17h
- 5th of May from 15h to 21h
- 6th of May from 12h to 17h
At Ferney-Voltaire, 01210 France
We are casting for:
- MELANIE LEEDS (female 28-50)
- BEN ROBBINS (male, age 28-50)
- JERRY GOLD (gender-neutral, age 30-70)
Performance Dates : 2nd of Sept to 27th of September 2026
Estimate Rehearsal Period: 1st of August ‘til 1st of Sept
Professional (paid) production.
Audition Requirements:
- Prepare two contrasting monologues
- Be prepared to cold-read texts provided at the audition
- Email headshot and resume prior to the 4th of May
Please let us know ASAP if you expect to have any time-conflicts between Aug. 1st and Sept 27th.
Sign-up link in bio.
If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]
🌟 Congratulations to World Changing Alum Sofie Qwarnström, Ph.D. 🎉
We are delighted to celebrate University of Glasgow alum Sofie Qwarnström, Ph.D. winner of the Culture, Creativity and Sport Award at the Study UK Alumni Awards in France 👏
Sofie is an author and the founder and artistic director of Hoops of Iron, the first English language theatre company in the Greater Geneva area. Her forthcoming book The Tyranny of Type: Tragedy and One sidedness in Shakespeare and Jung will be published by Routledge this year. Drawing on analytical psychology, literature, and philosophy, her work explores what our greatest stories reveal about the human psyche and the ways narrative shapes how we understand ourselves and the world.
This achievement is especially meaningful in the University of Glasgow’s 575th anniversary year. It highlights the global reach of our alumni community and reflects the values that continue to guide it curiosity, collaboration, and confidence.
We are incredibly proud of Sofie and her commitment to creative, interdisciplinary, and culturally enriching work. Through her writing and her leadership in theatre, she is opening new spaces for artistic expression and helping audiences engage more deeply with the stories that shape human experience.
Congratulations once again to Sofie. Your achievements embody the world changing spirit of our global #TeamUofG community.
Follow Sofie
Instagram: @hoopsofiron
#StudyUKAlumniAwards #WorldChangingAlumni #GlasgowAlumni #GlasgowGrads #ForeverGlasgow #UofG575
Was such a privilege to see my director @hoopsofiron from Macbeth be honored for her impact on bring English culture and theatre to France. Congratulations @sofiemq :)
All our service, in every point twice done and then done double, were poor and single business to contend against those honours deep and broad wherewith your majesty loads our house.
Photography by @joelcarillet
