We are excited to announce that we, along with Wonder Fools, are the first companies to be part of the Citizens Theatre Associate Companies and Artists programme – a new initiative that offers space, resources, and expertise to nurture creativity, expand collaboration, and strengthen connections across Scotland’s arts sector.
Our new development programme, THREADS, will be delivered at the Citizens’ Theatre along with our monthly drop-in admin café for Global Majority artists. We also plan to stage new work in to the Studio Theatre in 2026.
Mariem Omari and Shilpa T Hyland said: “Bijli Productions are delighted to come on board as an Associate Company at the Citizens Theatre. The reopening of the theatre is such an exciting moment for Glasgow. Bijli firmly believes in the power of stories to connect people, to fight for a world which celebrates diverse experience, and to help us all be kind but critical thinkers. We are proud to be able to work with the Citizens Theatre to continue our work of championing and creating space for Global Majority voices.”
Dominic Hill, Artistic Director of the Citizens’ Theatre said: “We’re excited to be launching our Associate Companies and Artists programme as part of a new chapter for the Citizens Theatre. Our aim is to open up the building, share our resources and expertise, and create genuine partnerships that will help artists and companies flourish. Bijli, Wonder Fools, and Joanna Bowman each bring distinctive voices and artistic ambitions that resonate deeply with what the Citz stands for creativity, community, and collaboration. We’re excited to see how these relationships evolve and what new work will grow from them.”
The Citizens’ Theatre added: “Reflecting the theatre’s values, this initiative marks a major step in the Citizens’ commitment to investing in artists and companies whose work enriches the cultural fabric of Scotland.”