About Braw Clan
Braw Clan is the Scots language theatre company, based in Clydesdale. Scots is one of the three indigenous languages of Scotland. Find out why we make plays in Scots here.
There's often English as well as Scots in our plays, as in Secret Wrapped In Lead. If you're not sure whether you can understand Scots, find out at ayecan.com.
"When I was young, speaking Scots was not allowed. Seeing this play made me very happy."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"Scots is beautiful and very rich but at risk of being lost. It's important to nurture it. It's part of our identity."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"I wasn't sure before I came but I really enjoyed the story and hearing the Scots language."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
About Braw Clan
Braw Clan is the Scots language theatre company, based in Clydesdale. Scots is one of the three indigenous languages of Scotland. Find out why we make plays in Scots here.
There's often English as well as Scots in our plays, as in Secret Wrapped In Lead. If you're not sure whether you can understand Scots, find out at ayecan.com.
"When I was young, speaking Scots was not allowed. Seeing this play made me very happy."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"Scots is beautiful and very rich but at risk of being lost. It's important to nurture it. It's part of our identity."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"I wasn't sure before I came but I really enjoyed the story and hearing the Scots language."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
We tell spell-binding stories, in your village hall.
You know how almost no plays in Scots are put on in Scottish theatres?
Well, what Braw Clan does is make new theatre in Scots, inspired by the people of Clydesdale, and we tour it to rural communities in the south of Scotland. We bring world-class performers and powerful local stories to your village hall so you can enjoy them with your family and neighbours.
In fact, someone who came to a Braw Clan performance said “After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
Pay what you decide, after you've seen the show.
Braw Clan's theatre tickets are priced on a Pay What You Decide basis.
There's no up front cost - you book in advance as usual, but without making a payment. After you've seen the show, you decide what you think it's worth. This removes any risk of paying for something you might not enjoy. If you haven't enjoyed the show at all, you don't have to pay anything.
All money collected (you can pay by card or cash,) helps Braw Clan make more plays, so we hope you'll give generously.
We tell spell-binding stories, in your village hall.
You know how almost no plays in Scots are put on in Scottish theatres?
Well, what Braw Clan does is make new theatre in Scots, inspired by the people of Clydesdale, and we tour it to rural communities in the south of Scotland. We bring world-class performers and powerful local stories to your village hall so you can enjoy them with your family and neighbours.
In fact, someone who came to a Braw Clan performance said “After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
Pay what you decide, after you've seen the show.
Braw Clan's theatre tickets are priced on a Pay What You Decide basis.
There's no up front cost - you book in advance as usual, but without making a payment. After you've seen the show, you decide what you think it's worth. This removes any risk of paying for something you might not enjoy. If you haven't enjoyed the show at all, you don't have to pay anything.
All money collected (you can pay by card or cash,) helps Braw Clan make more plays, so we hope you'll give generously.
Gripping stories, in Scots.
Braw Clan's actors work far and wide, performing for companies like Shakespeare's Globe, the BBC, ITV and Netflix. But Clydesdale is our home. When we turn up to do a play in your village hall, you better believe we're going to make it a night to remember.
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"After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"When I was young speaking Scots was not allowed. Seeing this play made me very happy."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"I wasn't sure before I came but I really enjoyed the story and hearing the Scots language."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
Gripping stories, in Scots.
Braw Clan's actors work far and wide, performing for companies like Shakespeare's Globe, the BBC, ITV and Netflix. But Clydesdale is our home. When we turn up to do a play in your village hall, you better believe we're going to make it a night to remember.
Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter to find out what's on.
Your information will never be shared. By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy.
"After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"When I was young speaking Scots was not allowed. Seeing this play made me very happy."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"I wasn't sure before I came but I really enjoyed the story and hearing the Scots language."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
Gripping stories, in Scots.
Braw Clan's actors work far and wide, performing for companies like Shakespeare's Globe, the BBC, ITV and Netflix. But Clydesdale is our home. When we turn up to do a play in your village hall, you better believe we're going to make it a night to remember.
Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter to find out what's on.
Your information will never be shared. By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy.
"After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"When I was young speaking Scots was not allowed. Seeing this play made me very happy."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
"I wasn't sure before I came but I really enjoyed the story and hearing the Scots language."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
Company
Creative Producer
Martin is a playwright and producer whose work has been produced by NTS, Citizens Theatre, In Cahootz, Scottish Opera and Oran Mor. His plays include Whatever Happened to the Jaggy Nettles? which won Best Play For Young Audiences at the Writers' Guild Awards in 2022. Martin helped found the multi-award-winning WAC Ensemble, Scotland's first professionally supported, care experienced theatre group.
Creative Director
Clare is an actor, marketing consultant and youth theatre director. Her acting credits include ITV, BBC, The Royal Lyceum, the Tron, Vanishing Point, the Royal Exchange, Dundee Rep and Lessons Of The Hour by Turner prize nominee Isaac Julien. Her shop, Merry + Bright, has been open on Biggar High Street for 14 years. Clare is the founder of Indie Retail Academy, where artists learn to sell to independent shops.
Actor
Morven Blackadder is an actor and musician. Her professional appearances include Lizzy Cratchit in An Edinburgh Christmas Carol at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, and Primrose in Secret Wrapped In Lead for Braw Clan. She attended the Royal Lyceum Youth Theatre and is a senior member and workshop assistant at Corn Exchange Young Performers. Morven also volunteers with Limelight Music, sings and plays the guitar.
Actor
Anthony is an actor, shopkeeper and youth theatre director who's worked with the Royal Lyceum, the Citizen's Theatre, the Library Theatre, the Royal Exchange, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Eden Court, in shows like Pressure, White Christmas, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. His television and film credits include The Last Bus, Falling For Figaro, Outlander, Coronation Street, Girlfriends, Garrow's Law and MI High.
Director, Musical Director
Gordon is multi-award winning director, artistic director, producer, composer and musical supervisor. He's worked in the arts for over 40 years and his credits include Bell Records, Warner Chappell Music, The Royal Exchange, Belgrade Theatre, MacRobert Arts Centre, Red Ladder, Royal Lyceum, National Theatre of Romania, Merlin Theatre Budapest, Parapanda Arts Lab Tanzania, Communicado, TAG, The Citizens Theatre, Wildcat and the King's Theatre.
Filmmaker
Cristina is a filmmaker, animator and visual artist whose work includes Blank (Cannes Short Film Corner Selection), The Old Man and the Whale (Euzcal Zine Bideo Bilera Film Festival Selection) and Slay (Berlinale Talent Campus Selection) which granted her a mentorship with the film director Wim Wenders. She's Creative Co-Ordinator for Common Weal, producing, directing and animating all of their videos and films.
Actor
Joyce was raised in Torry, Aberdeen, and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 1991, after winning the Duncan Macrae Prize for Scots Verse. She enjoys an extensive theatre career, playing roles like Maw Broon, Titania and Jean Guthrie in Sunset Song. Joyce has many TV credits and has been the feature of three documentaries, but it is her role of Roisin in BBC Scotland's River City for which she is best known.
Sound Designer, Composer
Jack is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose EPs include Sharkey's Parade and Nobody Gets Hurt. He's performed and recorded across North America, Europe and Australia, including multiple tours with Americana band Over The Rhine and rootsy Canadian outfit Cowboy Junkies. He's shared stages with Buddy Miller, Sarah Mclachlan and Ron Sexsmith, and performed with Patti Smith.
Costume Designer
Hazel graduated with a distinction in Theatre Costume Interpretation from Edinburgh College. Her varied career includes making hats for the Cincinnati Conservatoire's production of A Love Of Three Oranges in Tuscany, catwalk outfits for Creative Stitches at the SECC, costumes for degree shows, dresses and props for Gala Day courts and Thankerton Fire Procession, and creating a giant squid for a production of Treasure Island.
Stage Manager
Linsey graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2006 with a BA in Technical and Production Arts and has worked in various stage management roles for companies including the Tron Theatre, the Citizens Theatre, Fire Exit, Visible Fictions and Fish & Game. Linsey has toured nationally and internationally with a range of theatre companies, including NTS, Birds of Paradise and the Macrobert Arts Centre.
Actor
Robin has worked in theatre, TV, film and radio all over the world. His credits include The Slab Boys, Murder Rooms, Cadfael, Medea on Broadway, Edward 'Babe' Heffron in HBO's Band of Brothers, River City, Shetland, The Victim, Guilt, Stonehouse, The Gold, Outlander and the independent film A Violent Man. Robin is also a prolific radio and voiceover artist and was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the 2021 BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Director
Pauline began her career in the role of Lizzy in the film Trainspotting. She's worked internationally in theatre, film, television and radio, with stints at the National Theatre, London’s West-End, Broadway, Singapore, China, Tasmania, Europe and the USA. She's the author of two novels: Armadillos and Wildest Of All, and is a playwright and poet. Other credits include The Young Vic, Oran Mor, The Gate, Catherine Wheels and Starz.
Actor
Fletcher enjoys a wide and varied theatre career, working with companies like the Royal Lyceum, Lung Ha, the Tron and the Citizens Theatre. Her credits include The 306 Day, Shift, The Reason I Jump, First Snow and Medea for NTS. Fletcher is Project Director for Limelight Music, delivering training and opportunities for people with impairments, and has been the on-train announcer for all trains in Scotland for 18 years.
Actor
Helen is an actor and voice artist who has worked with the Macrobert Arts Centre, Horsecross Theatre, Fire Exit, Òran Mór, the Tron and Mull Theatre. Her TV and film credits include Bold Girls, Scot Squad, Outlander, Rillington Place and The Sopranos. Her recent voice credits include the UK edit of the Netflix animated series Ridley Jones and Mumfie. Helen won the Romantic Novelists’ Association Narrator of the Year award in 2022.
Actor
James works with theatre companies including The National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep, The Tron, The Royal Lyceum, Stellar Quines, Mull Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Dundee Rep and Òran Mór, on shows like Sunshine On Leith, Whisky Galore, The Drawer Boy and Rites. His TV credits include 10 series of the BAFTA award-winning Raven for CBBC, Molly and Mack for CBeebies, River City, Still Game, Taggart and Outlander.
Actor
Michael has worked for most
Scottish theatre companies, playing leading roles including Robert Burns, John Guthrie, Salieri and many panto villains. He recently finished a tour of 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War for Wonder Fools. On television, Michael starred as Tarot in Ace of Wands in the early 70s, and has been in Cardiac Arrest, Taggart, Hamish Macbeth, Dear Green Place, Gary: Tank Commander, Still Game, Vigil and Karen Pirie.
Production Manager
Paul's projects include the YTAS annual multi-site festival in Edinburgh, Ayr, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Glenrothes, and all technical and production aspects of Lyceum Youth Theatre's shows for the National Theatre's Connections festival. He also managed interdisciplinary projects involving Balerno High, Leith Academy, Wester Hailes Education Centre, Currie High School and South Queensferry High School.
Company
Martin is a playwright and producer whose work has been produced by NTS, Citizens Theatre, In Cahootz, Scottish Opera and Oran Mor. His plays include Whatever Happened to the Jaggy Nettles? which won Best Play For Young Audiences at the Writers' Guild Awards in 2022. Martin helped found the multi-award-winning WAC Ensemble, Scotland's first professionally supported, care experienced theatre group.
Clare is an actor, marketing consultant and youth theatre director. Her acting credits include ITV, BBC, The Royal Lyceum, the Tron, Vanishing Point, the Royal Exchange, Dundee Rep and Lessons Of The Hour by Turner prize nominee Isaac Julien. Her shop, Merry + Bright, has been open on Biggar High Street for 14 years. Clare is the founder of Indie Retail Academy, where artists learn to sell to independent shops.
Morven Blackadder is an actor and musician. Her professional appearances include Lizzy Cratchit in An Edinburgh Christmas Carol at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, and Primrose in Secret Wrapped In Lead for Braw Clan. She attended the Royal Lyceum Youth Theatre and is a senior member and workshop assistant at Corn Exchange Young Performers. Morven also volunteers with Limelight Music, sings and plays the guitar.
Anthony is an actor and youth theatre director who's worked with the Royal Lyceum, the Citizen's Theatre, the Library Theatre, the Royal Exchange, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Eden Court, in shows like Pressure, White Christmas, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. His television and film credits include The Last Bus, Falling For Figaro, Outlander, Coronation Street, Girlfriends, Garrow's Law and MI High.
Gordon is multi-award winning director, artistic director, producer, composer and musical supervisor. He's worked in the arts for over 40 years and his credits include Bell Records, Warner Chappell Music, The Royal Exchange, Belgrade Theatre, MacRobert Arts Centre, Red Ladder, Royal Lyceum, National Theatre of Romania, Merlin Theatre Budapest, Parapanda Arts Lab Tanzania, Communicado, TAG, The Citizens Theatre, Wildcat and the King's Theatre.
Cristina is a filmmaker, animator and visual artist whose work includes Blank (Cannes Short Film Corner Selection), The Old Man and the Whale (Euzcal Zine Bideo Bilera Film Festival Selection) and Slay (Berlinale Talent Campus Selection) which granted her a mentorship with the film director Wim Wenders. She's Creative Co-Ordinator for Common Weal, producing, directing and animating all of their videos and films.
Joyce was raised in Torry, Aberdeen, and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 1991, after winning the Duncan Macrae Prize for Scots Verse. She enjoys an extensive theatre career, playing roles like Maw Broon, Titania and Jean Guthrie in Sunset Song. Joyce has many TV credits and has been the feature of three documentaries, but it is her role of Roisin in BBC Scotland's River City for which she is best known.
Jack is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose EPs include Sharkey's Parade and Nobody Gets Hurt. He's performed and recorded across North America, Europe and Australia, including multiple tours with Americana band Over The Rhine and rootsy Canadian outfit Cowboy Junkies. He's shared stages with Buddy Miller, Sarah Mclachlan and Ron Sexsmith, and performed with Patti Smith.
Hazel graduated with a distinction in Theatre Costume Interpretation from Edinburgh College. Her varied career includes making hats for the Cincinnati Conservatoire's production of A Love Of Three Oranges in Tuscany, catwalk outfits for Creative Stitches at the SECC, costumes for degree shows, dresses and props for Gala Day courts and Thankerton Fire Procession, and creating a giant squid for a production of Treasure Island.
Joyce is an Associate Member of Complicité, a movement consultant, director and dramaturg. She assisted Deborah Warner at the Old Vic, the Barbican, National Theatre, ENO and Glyndebourne, and has provided direction and consultancy for the Aix Festival, Sky TV, Lyric Hammersmith, Birmingham Rep and the RSC. Joyce was Choreography Assistant to Toby Sedgewick at the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games.
Linsey graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2006 with a BA in Technical and Production Arts and has worked in various stage management roles for companies including the Tron Theatre, the Citizens Theatre, Fire Exit, Visible Fictions and Fish & Game. Linsey has toured nationally and internationally with a range of theatre companies, including NTS, Birds of Paradise and the Macrobert Arts Centre.
Robin has worked in theatre, TV, film and radio all over the world. His credits include The Slab Boys, Murder Rooms, Cadfael, Medea on Broadway, Edward 'Babe' Heffron in HBO's Band of Brothers, River City, Shetland, The Victim, Guilt, Stonehouse, The Gold, Outlander and the independent film A Violent Man. Robin is also a prolific radio and voiceover artist and was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the 2021 BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Pauline began her career in the role of Lizzy in the film Trainspotting. She's worked internationally in theatre, film, television and radio, with stints at the National Theatre, London’s West-End, Broadway, Singapore, China, Tasmania, Europe and the USA. She's the author of two novels: Armadillos and Wildest Of All, and is a playwright and poet. Other credits include The Young Vic, Oran Mor, The Gate, Catherine Wheels and Starz.
Fletcher enjoys a wide and varied theatre career, working with companies like the Royal Lyceum, Lung Ha, the Tron and the Citizens Theatre. Her credits include The 306 Day, Shift, The Reason I Jump, First Snow and Medea for NTS. Fletcher is Project Director for Limelight Music, delivering training and opportunities for people with impairments, and has been the on-train announcer for all trains in Scotland for 18 years.
Helen is an actor and voice artist who has worked with the Macrobert Arts Centre, Horsecross Theatre, Fire Exit, Òran Mór, the Tron and Mull Theatre. Her TV and film credits include Bold Girls, Scot Squad, Outlander, Rillington Place and The Sopranos. Her recent voice credits include the UK edit of the Netflix animated series Ridley Jones and Mumfie. Helen won the Romantic Novelists’ Association Narrator of the Year award in 2022.
James works with theatre companies including The National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep, The Tron, The Royal Lyceum, Stellar Quines, Mull Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Dundee Rep and Òran Mór, on shows like Sunshine On Leith, Whisky Galore, The Drawer Boy and Rites. His TV credits include 10 series of the BAFTA award-winning Raven for CBBC, Molly and Mack for CBeebies, River City, Still Game, Taggart and Outlander.
Michael has worked for most
Scottish theatre companies, playing leading roles including Robert Burns, John Guthrie, Salieri and many panto villains. He recently finished a tour of 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War for Wonder Fools. On television, Michael starred as Tarot in Ace of Wands in the early 70s, and has been in Cardiac Arrest, Taggart, Hamish Macbeth, Dear Green Place, Gary: Tank Commander, Still Game, Vigil and Karen Pirie.
Paul's projects include the YTAS annual multi-site festival in Edinburgh, Ayr, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Glenrothes, and all technical and production aspects of Lyceum Youth Theatre's shows for the National Theatre's Connections festival. He also managed interdisciplinary projects involving Balerno High, Leith Academy, Wester Hailes Education Centre, Currie High School and South Queensferry High School.