Head. Heart. Hand: A QMU150 theatre production by Stef Smith
'Head. Heart. Hand.' is a powerful new play by Stef Smith, created to mark the 150th anniversary of the institution that is known today as ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (QMU).
Drawing inspiration from an old motto of QMU, the play weaves together stories from the University’s notable history - from its origins as a cookery school for women, through two world wars, student protests, and a global pandemic. It explores how generations of students have responded to the challenges of their time with passion, curiosity, and care.
At its core, Head. Heart. Hand. is a story of perseverance, action, and the enduring belief in education as an act of hope. Join us for a moving celebration of QMU’s legacy - and the students who shaped it.
Stef Smith studied Drama and Theatre Arts at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and won an Olivier for the show 'RoadKill' just a few years after graduating. Her plays include ‘Nora: A Doll’s House’, ‘Swallow’ and ‘Enough’; and her recent screen credits include ‘Float’, the BBC Scotland drama, which shines a light on the lives of LGBTQ+ teens living in rural communities and for which she won a BAFTA for Best Writer.
Head. Heart. Hand. is performed by QMU Acting and Performance students.
