Birds of Paradise Theatre Company

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

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Hannah Smit

PA to the Executive Team

Hannah is a Glasgow-based actor who has recently completed her MFA in Acting for Stage and Screen at Edinburgh Napier University. She produced and performed in her company’s Edinburgh Fringe production, where she served as the primary contact for press and industry guests whilst simultaneously rehearsing and performing. Her training also includes an HNC in Acting and Performance from Moray College and a First-Class Honours degree in Arts and Humanities from the Open University.

Hannah’s theatre work is deeply rooted in accessibility and inclusion, having spent over two years as Theatre Arts Support Officer with Out of the Darkness Theatre Company, working alongside learning disabled adults to devise and stage performances. She has also worked as a chaperone for Frozen Charlotte’s site-specific children’s show Woodland Creatures, supporting disabled performers in outdoor forest locations across Moray.

As a producer and director, Hannah has led creative projects from conception to completion, including assembling crews, managing budgets, and coordinating complex schedules. Her administrative experience spans arts organisations, libraries, and support work, giving her a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and business sides of theatre.

When not on stage or behind the scenes, Hannah can be found practising yoga, experimenting with plant-based recipes, or accompanying her sister on adventures—most recently to a wheelchair dance conference in Los Angeles.

The image presents a portrait of a young woman against a textured, dark green background. The woman is fair-skinned with long, straight blonde hair that falls to her shoulders. She has a warm, genuine smile revealing her teeth, and her eyes are a soft blue-gray. She's wearing a dark burgundy-colored shirt or sweater, with white piping outlining the collar and the edges of the sleeves. There are two buttons visible on the shirt. The background is a mottled, greenish-brown color, with subtle variations in texture, giving it an almost painted appearance. The lighting appears to be soft and diffused, casting gentle shadows and highlighting the woman's features. The composition is a medium shot, focusing on the woman's upper body and face, drawing the viewer's attention to her expression and the details of her attire. The overall mood is pleasant and inviting, suggesting a sense of approachability and warmth.
(We indulge in) a bit of roll play
February 2026
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