Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Amy McCombes
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lung Ha Theatre Company, All Edinburgh Theatre is delighted to collaborate with the award-winning professional company for actors and theatre makers who are autistic or learning-disabled.
Lung Ha have marked the occasion by commissioning a series of portraits of every member of its 25-strong ensemble from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. Æ will publish the individual portraits over the coming year of celebrations (see our News story: Lung Ha hit 40). We are publishing a new spotlight on a different actor every fortnight.
Lung Ha Actor Amy McCombes, photographed by Peter Dibdin for Lung Ha’s 40th year celebrations.
Spotlight #14: Amy McCombes
Amy joined Lung Ha in 2016. Amy has enjoyed learning from the talented, inspiring members of Lung Ha. She futher developed her skills by working as the Assistant Director of Robin Hood at Cumbernauld Theatre in 2021. Amy likes animals, art, reading and walking.
Lung Ha Actor Amy McCombes, photographed by Peter Dibdin for Lung Ha’s 40th year celebrations.
Amy McCombes Q&A
What do you think is the most fabulous thing about being an actor? Lung Ha means a lot to me as it gives me the opportunity to learn about drama and gain experience in theatre, as well as helping me make meaningful friendships with other performers. I really like rehearsing with Lung Ha, where I get to practise and learn skills that make me more confident being on stage and speaking in public. I felt really anxious about performing when I joined Lung Ha but now I don’t.
If you could give an aspiring actor one piece of advice, what would it be? Don’t ignore your passions and talents – use them to make your theatre dreams come true.
40 years is a big milestone during which we look back but also look ahead! What are your hopes or ambitions for the future? I hope to become more confident performing speaking roles. I hope Lung Ha continues to provide acting experience to more and more performers, and that everyone continues to be very supportive of each other for many years to come.
The 40th anniversary photo shoot took place at the Traverse Theatre. Costumes by Karen Tennent; hair and make-up by Catherine Christie.
Browse the rest of the Spotlight on series here.
Links:
Lung Ha website: https://www.lungha.com
Lung Ha Facebook: @lunghas
Lung Ha Instagram: @lunghatheatre
Lung Ha X: @lunghastheatre
Lung Ha YouTube: @lunghatheatrecompany3074
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