Our re-imagined production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, written by Ross McKay and co-produced with Visible Fictions, will be staged at Lanternhouse from 29 November to 24 December. Meet the four stars of the show.
Photographed: Anthony O’Neill (top left), Harry Ward (top right), Megan McGuire (bottom left), Stephanie Macgaraidh (bottom right)
Ross McKay
Robbie Stevenson
Anthony graduated from Performing Arts Studio Scotland in 2021. With a particular interest in film and television, he is passionate about pursuing a career in screen acting. He especially enjoys roles that are physically demanding and is enthusiastic about the interplay between music and drama. Born in Dipolog City, Philippines, Anthony has been fortunate to travel from a young age and has ambitions to explore more of the world through his performance work. His favourite role to play so far has been ‘Cameron Burns’ in PASS’s adaptation of Beautiful Burnout.
Harry Ward
Long John Silver
Trained: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Recent Theatre Credits: Celtic The Musical (SECC), Underwood Lane (Tron), Not Now (Òran Mór), Orphans (National Theatre Scotland),Tartuffe (Adelaide Fringe), The Steamie (SECC), What Girls Are Made Of (Raw Material), The Dark Carnival (Vanishing Point), Rhinoceros (The Lyceum, Edinburgh), Music is Torture (Tron, Glasgow/Tromolo Productions), Dick McWhittington(Perth Theatre), Para Handy (Pitlochry Festival Theatre), Celtic – The Musical(Alterean Productions / Scottish and Irish tour), Mack the Knife, Moby Dick (Òran Mór), Janis Joplin: Full Tilt (Stratford East, London) and Fever Dream Southside (Citizens, Glasgow).
Television and Radio credits include Trust Me (Red/ITV) Taggart, High Times, Still Game, Waterloo Road, Dr Finlay’s Casebook and Confessions of a Justified Sinner (BBC Radio 4).
Megan McGuire
Storyteller, Squire and many more characters
Megan McGuire is from Glasgow and a graduate of the BA Musical Theatre course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Theatre credits include Gonzalo in “The Tempest” (Tron Theatre), The witch in “Hansel & Gretel ” and Eris in “Sinbad” (tours of the UAE with Kevali Productions); Veluptua in “Treasure Island” (Motherwell Theatre); The Blue Fairy in “Pinocchio” (Geez A Break Productions). Screen credits include Mabel in “Outlander” (Starz);“What teaching taught me” (advert for the Scottish Government). She is also a singer and clarinettist.
Stephanie Macgaraidh
Lots of wonderful characters, including the parrot
Steph is an actor, singer-songwriter and musician from Fife, who graduated from Guildford School of Acting in 2018. Having lived in London since graduation, she is thrilled to finally be performing back in the homeland!
Theatre Credits Include: Swing in FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY (UK & Ireland Tour), Gráinne Mhaol/Antonia in THE SEA QUEEN/TWELFTH NIGHT (Gods and Monsters Theatre), Moth/Maria in LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST (Oxford Shakespeare Company)
Other Credits Include: Eilidh in WHAT ARE WE CALLED? (Blotched Ink Productions), Ellory in THE LAST DELIVERY (Westminster Film School), First Witch in MACBETH (award winning audio drama, Almost Tangible).
Tuesday 29 November – Saturday 24 December
First look: A brand-new production from Cumbernauld People’s Theatre Company celebrates Billy Connolly’s life from humble beginnings to his debut at Cumbernauld Theatre in 1972.
Written and directed by Lawrence Crawford and featuring stories from the Cumbernauld community alongside a live band, music, comedy and dance.
19 Sep 2025
Did you know Billy Connolly made his theatrical debut at our previous home, The Cottage Theatre? Our very own People’s Theatre Company is creating a brand new production, Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish, celebrating his life and his special connection to the town. We’d love your memories to be part of it.
1 Sep 2025
There is plenty happening at Cumbernauld Theatre just now. We wanted to take a moment to update you on where we are at, what is coming up, and what is happening behind the scenes as we plan for the future.
5 Aug 2025