Theatre Gu Leòr

Category: Projects

  • LAS & Lasag

    LAS & Lasag

    LAS is there to help Gaelic artists take a step forward with a new theatre project. With the support of our team, and a budget for expenses, artists spend time developing an idea for a new theatre piece.The scheme is open to different forms and styles of project – from a new script, children’s work, music for theatre, dance and more – as long as it is aimed at a live audience at the end.

    In 2025 we added Lasag to this development scheme, for earlier stage ideas, which may not be quite ready for Las. It gives them a small budget to do some research or consideration to take their idea forward.

    It is important that artists are given the opportunity to try new things, play with ideas and work out what might happen with them. Maybe you will even see these projects on stage one day.

    APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

    GO TO THE OPPORTUNITY PAGE

    Deadline for applications: 10am, Thursday 15th January 2026

    Artists

    The Las scheme is currently supporting:

    David Walker – The Sound of Iron
    Research and writing about the true story of Màiri, who came to work in Glasgow driving cranes during the Second World War.

    Robbie MacLeod – Hinba
    The next stage of development to rewrite a play about an island that has emerged among the Outer Hebrides due to climate change.

    Angus MacLeod – Annag Christie
    A new version of Eugene O’Neill’s play, moving the drama from the Ame

    Through the Lasag scheme we are supporting:

    Catriona Murray
    Research for a new play about the New York Highlands in the 1920s.

    Rhiannon Ledwell
    Development of a performance that weaves together Gaelic music, stories and songs from India.

    Martin O’Connor & Chloe Shimmin
    Development for workshops with primary school children in Glasgow and the Isle of Man, to build connections between the two communities.

    Artists and projects that have previously received support from the Las scheme:

    Calum MacLeod
    A new theatre piece based on the story of the Megantic Outlaw, but told through the eyes of a female bounty hunter.

    Déirdre Ní Mhathúna – Tairm fo Sgàil
    Playing with drama, sound, poetry and video to bring the voices of Gaelic women singers to life for a modern audience.

    DS Murray
    To expand on a play about the life and death of Donald MacKinnon, who was captain of the clipper ‘Taeping’.

    Martin MacIntyre – Bampot Joe
    A new play about Joe, his bilingualism and how he comes to terms with his differences in each language.

    Kat Siebert
    A play set in a future where Gaelic is the main language of Scotland. The story explores issues of immigration and identity.

  • CeAngal Cwlwm

    CeAngal Cwlwm

    Ceangal Cwlwm (Connection) is a network bringing together those involved in theatre-making in Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh.

    It was established in 2019 by Theatre Gu Leòr and supported by Marianne Kennedy of University of Galway, with Lisa Lewis from University of South Wales and Danielle Nic Pháidín of Ealaín na Gaeltachta joining the steering group in 2020.

    The network regularly hosts gatherings, both in person and online, of artists, academics, funders and development organisations with the aim of making connections, sharing best-practice and learning from each other, in order to strengthen the Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh language theatre sectors.

    Read more at the Ceangal Cwlwm website
  • Strabang!

    Strabang!

    ABOUT STRABANG!

    Strabang! is the National Gaelic Youth Theatre – an exciting opportunity for young people from across the country to join a drama group through a series of Gaelic drama workshops in theatres across Scotland.

    From September to March, participants come together to learn about all aspects of theatre, explore different parts of Scotland, and create and perform a play together.

    “It was amazing to make new friends and to have the chance to speak Gaelic to them.”

    Participant 2023-2024

    WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

    Strabang is growing!

    For the first time, we’ll have dedicated groups in both the Western Isles and Skye, and the mainland, running parallel workshops in each area before coming together for a long weekend in February, followed by a joint performance in March.

    “Friends, rehearsals, gossiping in Gaelic and speaking Gaelic in a fun way.”

    Participant 2023-2024

    WHO CAN TAKE PART?

    Applications are open to all S1–S4 students in Gaelic Medium Education or with fluent Gaelic.

    From these applications, 16 students, 8 from each region, will be selected to take part.

    WHAT’S INVOLVED?

    The programme runs over 6 months, giving participants the chance to:

    • Learn about drama through the medium of Gaelic
    • Build confidence and communication skills in drama
    • Take part in four residential sessions – with travel, overnight stays, and time spent collaborating in person and exploring the area!
    • Join online sessions and learn in master classes with Theatre practitioners
    • Work towards a live performance in a professional theatre

    WHY JOIN STRABANG?

    This unique opportunity gives younger high school students the opportunity to be part of a national Gaelic youth theatre company, no matter where they live, and develop transferable skills for a range of professions.

    Participants will:

    • Meet new people and build lasting friendships
    • Collaborate creatively using Gaelic
    • Develop a stronger sense of connection between language and professional opportunity

    As part of the programme, one weekend will bring the entire group together to work in the Gaelic community in Kilmore, Skye, staying at Whitewave and rehearsing at Kilmuir Community Hall.

    Each year’s experience is shaped by the group’s own learning, creativity, and interests.

    COSTS AND SUPPORT

    All travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by Theatre Gu Leòr, with funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

    Image credits: Ruairidh Galbraith, Etive Photography

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