For P5-P7
28 September-9 October 2026
​26 October-6 November 2026

My Friend Selma

When I was 8 years old, my dad set up a charity to help people in danger escape the war in a place called Bosnia. He brought fifty of them over here on big coaches. We moved into an old boarding school with these refugees, to help them settle in. We lived there for four months. It was brilliant – there was a playground in my front garden, we had lots of visitors, people were always feeding me and I learnt to ride a bike! But the best thing about living there was meeting my friend Selma.
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My Friend Selma is the remarkable real-life story of one girl’s journey from war in Bosnia to safety in the UK. It is the tale of an incredible journey, a world turned upside down, loss, friendship, courage and conkers.
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"Absorbing, affecting but also robustly unsentimental" ★★★★ The Herald
 
“I would give this show 280,00,00 out of 5.” Erin, aged 9
 
“One of the best and most emotional, humble theatre productions I have ever seen in a school and had the privilege to share with all the children. All schools should have the opportunity to watch and experience this performance." Primary school teacher

For P5-P7 pupils
120 pupils per performance
2 performances per day (240 pupils in total)
Minimum performance space 5m x 5m with 3.5m height; clear, flat, uncarpeted hall.

About the Artist

​Victoria Beesley is a Writer, Director and Producer who makes children’s theatre and delivers art projects in a range of community settings. Her writing for children’s theatre includes My Friend Selma, Invisible Army (Terra Incognita) and Going for Gold: Me and Linford Christie (Catherine Wheels). This work has toured theatres, community venues and schools across Scotland and beyond, including with Theatre in Schools Scotland, Spark Festival and Baboró Festival. Victoria was Associate Artist at the Tron Theatre in 2025, and is currently Director of Standing Tall Scotland.

Written & Performed by Victoria Beesley
Directed by Joe Douglas
Sound Design by Danny Krass

Touring to:

Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Angus Council, City of Edinburgh Council, Falkirk Council, Moray Council, Orkney Islands Council, Perth and Kinross Council & The Highland Council.