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Formed in London in 2000 by Andy Corelli and Tina Finch, Siege Perilous is a not-for-profit Community Interest theatre production Company. Now based in Leith, Edinburgh the company creates high-quality new writing theatre from emerging playwrights in Scotland, as well as contemporary adaptations of classic texts.
The company offers new writers a platform for their work to be seen and is committed to producing quality small-scale theatre.
During a 2-year residency at The Store in Edinburgh (formerly the GRV), it staged 8 well-received productions. It has appeared at Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe five times and completed a UK tour. It has collaborated with regional partners including the de Marco European Art Foundation to stage an open air production at Craigcrook Castle, as well as Pendragon Enterprises and West Port Productions.
The company regularly mentors new entrants to the industry in roles such as Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Wardrobe, Technical crew and newly graduated actors. It has worked with students of all ages in a range of activities and incorporates workshops and after-show talks to its production plans.
In 2010 the company received an Arts and Business Award.
Working to a high standard, we carry out our activities with enthusiasm and passion, and conduct ourselves with integrity and reliability.
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