Liz Lochhead

Liz Lochhead is a renowned Scottish poet, playwright, and performer, known for her sharp wit and exploration of gender, identity, and Scottish culture. Born in Motherwell, Scotland, she served as the national poet, or Makar, of Scotland from 2011 to 2016. Her works include poetry collections like 'Dreaming Frankenstein' and plays such as 'Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off'.