Birds of Paradise Theatre Company

Scotland's touring theatre company promoting disabled artists and supporting the arts sector

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Gail Watson

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Gail was born and raised in Bonnyrigg near Edinburgh where she lives with her husband and 2 sons. She has worked for 23 years as an Actor. Gail has had the pleasure of working with companies such as Grid Iron, Communicado, National theatre of Scotland, appeared in many productions at Traverse, Royal lyceum, The Edinburgh Kings and Edinburgh Festival Theatre Eden court, Pitlochry Festival,Perth rep, The Byre theatre, Oran Mor, Nottingham playhouse, Notthcott Theatre Exeter. Gail was a part of Dundee Rep ensemble, and Toured many shows over the years. She was in Morag Fullarton’s hit show Doris and Dolly and the Dressing room Divas at the Oran Mor and Edinburgh Festival, which will return to the Rose Theatre for Gilded Balloon in winter 2018. Also Played Patsy Cline in her production Bottle of wine and Patsy cline’ for Oran Mor/Gilded Balloon. She was nominated for best actress at the Edinburgh festival for her performance in Barflies. This is the first time working for BOP, and has enjoyed every part of the process.

Her television work includes Shetland, In plain sight, Mrs McColl in BBC katie Morag, Taggart, Still Game, Scottish Killers, Tesco advert ‘Helens leg of lamb’, River City, Gary Tank Commander, Crowdie and Cream, Wedding Belles, The Near Room Blue Haven (comedy pilot) and Bob Servant Independent.

A photo of Gail Watson. She has long blonde hair which is tied back and blue eyes
My Left/Right Foot – The Musical
Aug 2018 & Apr 2019
Sheena, Sheena
BOP on the Wire
Jan - June 2020
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Articles featuring Gail Watson

Blog 1 Jun 2018

With the hustle of crowded Edinburgh pavements, thick with underpaid comics making witty comments about your favourite jacket in the hope of attracting you […]