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Joe McCann

Writer

(he/him)

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 last May. 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.

THE BOOKIES was recently revived and won a Pick of The Fringe at last years Edinburgh festival.

Joe is currently under commission with National Theatre of Scotland.

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 Marlowe.

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