Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Magnus Turpie
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 Magnus Turpie, photographed by Peter Dibdin for Lung Ha’s 40th year celebrations.
Spotlight #17: Magnus Turpie
Magnus joined Lung Ha in 2018. He enjoys rehearsing and performing with the other actors. An experienced performing musician, Magnus plays traditional and jazz music and participates in LiveMusicNowScotland’s ‘Pathways’ scheme for emerging musicians. Magnus is currently working on the DofE Gold programme. He loves golf, lawn bowling, climbing and cycling.
Lung Ha Actor Magnus Turpie, photographed by Peter Dibdin for Lung Ha’s 40th year celebrations.
Magnus Turpie Q&A
What do you think is the most fabulous thing about being an actor? I enjoy being part of the Lung Ha team. I feel valued for my input. I loved acting in Castle Lennox and getting to play my accordion on stage.
If you could give an aspiring actor one piece of advice, what would it be? Go for it!
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 would like to get to perform even more music on stage.
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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