On this page you’ll find information to help you in your role as a member of the Theatre Gu Leòr board.
Please read on for some useful information under the following headings:
- Aims of Theatre Gu Leòr
- About the company
- About the board & staff team
- Minutes of board meetings
- Finances & funders
- Board member responsibilities
AIMS OF THEATRE GU LEÒR
- The advancement of the arts, through creating and enabling unforgettable theatrical experiences, and building a strong and ambitious Gaelic theatre sector;
- The advancement of education, through informal learning and development opportunities for theatre makers, youth theatre members and audiences;
- The advancement of Gaelic, promoting linguistic inclusion and diversity in Scotland.
These are taken from our Articles of Association, our official foundation document. You can read the full document here.
Please also read about our five work streams and our organisational values by clicking here.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Theatre Gu Leòr is Scotland’s leading Gaelic theatre company. We support, develop and create new, contemporary theatre in Gaelic, working with artists and communities throughout Scotland.
Since its establishment by Muireann Kelly in 2014, the company has brought numerous productions to audiences across Scotland and beyond, including radio drama series, children’s theatre projects, and large-scale plays on some of the most esteemed stages in the country. Our work is ambitious and imaginative, and driven by stories as diverse as the Gaelic community.
You can read about our productions here.
ABOUT THE BOARD & STAFF
Theatre Gu Leòr is run by our voluntary board and small staff team.
Full-time Creative Director Seona McClintock leads on the artistic programme, while part-time General Manager Rhona Dougall oversees the day-to-day running of the company. Our part-time Strabang! director is Tanya MacDonald, based in Portree, Skye, and Claire Frances MacNeil is our part-time Production and Admin Assistant and supports the core team.
You can read about our board members and staff team here.
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS
Minutes from our board meetings are kept here, so you can refer back to them at any time.
The minutes of the previous meeting are approved at the next meeting, and any matters arising are dealt with then.
FINANCES & FUNDERS
Theatre Gu Leòr currently receives regular funding from both Creative Scotland (2025/26 – 2027/28) and from Bòrd na Gàidhlig (2024/25 – 2028/29).
Creative Scotland supports the artistic output of the company, while Bòrd na Gàidhlig supports the aims relating to Gaelic usage and development, particularly Strabang.
The General Manager manages the company’s finances on a day-to-day basis, with support once a month from a bookkeeper. At the end of the financial year, the accounts are passed to an accountant who produces a Trustees Report and Financial Statement, which is then submitted to OSCR and Companies House.
You can read our annual accounts here.
The financial documents don’t always make a lot of sense on their own, so additional detail and explanation is provided at board meetings by the Company Co-ordinator.
BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Becoming a board member is a serious undertaking but it should also (hopefully!) be enjoyable.
We’ve put together a short document outlining the main responsibilities of board members and things to be aware of. Please read this thoroughly. The Company Co-ordinator will be happy to expand on any of these points or answer any questions you might have.
To access the document, please click here.
FURTHER TRAINING
As well as the information above, Theatre Gu Leòr offers training to all new board members, comprising a one-to-one session with our General Manager, Rhona, who has training in this area, and, if required, a day’s training on the Arts & Business Scotland course, Introduction to Being a Board Member. Please contact rhona@theatreguleor.com if you have any question or to arrange further training.
Many thanks!
Gàidhlig