Theatre Gu Leòr is a unique Scottish theatre company, producing innovative and contemporary theatre in Gaelic.
We are committed to producing Gaelic theatre with the highest production values. Through the innovative use of multi-media and digital technologies, we bring Gaelic theatre to a wide and diverse audience across Scotland. Both creative learning and skills development are an integral part of our work. We are passionate about encouraging contemporary Gaelic writing and creating a new repertoire of published Gaelic drama.
In 2022 Theatre Gu Leòr was nominated for Best Radio Drama at the Celtic Media Awards for our series of four newly commissioned Gaelic radio dramas Rudeigin Ri Ràdh / Something to Say in partnership with BBC Radio nan Gàidheal. In 2021 Theatre Gu Leòr won the Arts and Culture Award, sponsored by Creative Scotland, at the Scottish Gaelic Awards for the same series. In 2018 our production of Cèilidh was shortlisted and our production of Shrapnel also won the Arts and Culture Award in 2016.
LATEST NEWS
Successful LAS Applicants
We’re delighted to announce that Daibhidh Walker, Robbie MacLeòid and Angus MacLeòid have gained places on the LAS professional development scheme 2025.
Professional Development For Artists 2025
We have different professional development opportunities and funding available for artists in 2025, including the chance to go and see performances, and to do courses or lessons to improve your Gaelic skills.
Seeking New Board Members
Theatre Gu Leòr is seeking new board members for our board of directors. If you have an interest in the company and our work, we’d love to hear from you.
STAFF:
SEONA MCCLINTOCK – Artistic Director (full-time)
RHONA DOUGALL – Company Co-ordinator (part-time)
TANYA MACDONALD - Director of Strabang!: The National Gaelic Youth Theatre of Scotland (part-time)
CLAIRE FRANCES MACNEIL - Production Assistant (part-time)
To read more about the team click here.
our BOARD:
MICHELLE MACLEOD - Chair
MICHAEL JOHN O'NEILL - Treasurer
MAIRI TAYLOR
ROSEMARY WARD
FAIR WORK STATEMENT
Theatre Gu Leòr has committed to adhere to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy, which is also adopted by Creative Scotland.
Security
We have been awarded Living Wage Employer accreditation, and we use freelance contracts from Equity and Scottish Society of Playwrights to ensure our staff are paid fairly.
Effective Workers’ Voice
Regular meetings are held between staff and managers so that questions or concerns can be raised and suggestions put forward. Trade unions such as Equity and Cairn are invited to hold meetings with freelance staff working on our projects in order to communicate the benefits of membership.
Opportunities
Our job adverts are advertised far and wide when we have vacancies at the company, and we have an open, flexible and fair recruitment process. Every year we offer work experience opportunities including paid placements to people who wish to enter theatre work to create pathways for young people and those new to the sector. We also abide by Equity guidelines on casting.
Respect
We make every effort to create a healthy working environment for our team. Our roles are flexible with regard to working hours and location and we have a robust Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure which is included with all work contracts.
