Joe McCann

Joe McCann is a black writer from Glasgow.

He is compelled to tell stories about the black working-class experience. His works include Dented Little Faces (Art School), Lace Up (Traverse Theatre), Things My White Friends Say (The Tron) and The Charcoal Rooms (Traverse theatre).

The Bookies, a black comedy he co-wrote, had a hugely successful run at Dundee Rep. The Bookies was recently revived by Kit Bromvosky Productions and won a Pick of The Fringe at last year’s Edinburgh festival.

His play, Alföld was directed by Dominic Hill as a part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint’s 2022 autumn season. It was nominated for a CATS award.

Joe’s latest piece was commissioned by The National Theatre of Scotland.

Joe is a part of Story Platform, a monthly live comedy show produced by Jemma Rodgers.

From almost 7,000 submissions, Joe was selected as one of just ten writers for BBC Scottish Voices 2025.

He was attached to The Traverse Theatre as part of the prestigious Traverse 50.

Joe lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Virág and his son, Atlas.