18-MONTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Sharing new Scots language theatre with the people of Clydesdale and southern Scotland.
June 2024 - January 2026
Unlocking Scots
18-MONTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Sharing new Scots language theatre with the people of Clydesdale and southern Scotland.
June 2024 - January 2026
Unlocking Scots
18-MONTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Sharing new Scots language theatre with the people of Clydesdale and southern Scotland.
June 2024 - January 2026
Alone in a filthy Bedlam cell, a young man weaves himself a crown. Biggar, Crawford and Leadhills, June 2024.
A opportunity for professional theatre makers to learn about working in Scots and be paid for their time. Workshops in 2024 and 2025.
Gather round as three ghosts take cold-hearted Ebeneezer McScrooge on a magical Christmas journey. Biggar Corn Exchange, January 2025.
A spell-binding show for children aged 3-5 that explores difference, inclusion, courage and friendship. Dumfries Theatre Royal, April 2025.
A struggling folk band rehearses in a damp Wiston cellar - and something in the shadows is listening. Biggar Corn Exchange, July 2025.
Lost on a battlefield, Caledonia writes down the story of her life when a soldier steps out of the smoke. Lanark, January 2026.
Alone in a filthy Bedlam cell, a young man weaves himself a crown. Biggar, Crawford and Leadhills, June 2024.
A opportunity for professional theatre makers to learn about working in Scots and be paid for their time. Workshops in 2024 and 2025.
Gather round as three ghosts take cold-hearted Ebeneezer McScrooge on a magical Christmas journey. Biggar Corn Exchange, January 2025.
A spell-binding show for children aged 3-5 that explores difference, inclusion, courage and friendship. Dumfries Theatre Royal, April 2025.
A struggling folk band rehearses in a damp Wiston cellar - and something in the shadows is listening. Biggar Corn Exchange, July 2025.
Lost on a battlefield, Caledonia writes down the story of her life when a soldier steps out of the smoke. Lanark, January 2026.
Great theatre is based on something real and true.
That's when it makes an impact and enriches our lives. There are fascinating truths locked up in the Scots canon, and in our history, poetry and traditional songs, but we don't benefit from them because few actors have the skills to confidently perform in Scots, and almost no new Scots language theatre is being written or produced.
That's a tragedy. Scots is a vibrant living language: tender, savage, hilarious and theatrical. It can so much add to life in Scotland.
Our Unlocking Scots programme has two strands.
Creativity, in which we collectively make something new, and culture in which we offer people an encounter with that creativity. We want to explore what Scots langugage theatre can do for people, not just what it is.
Funded by the National Lottery's Extended Programme Fund, we'll train 28 theatre-makers to perform in Scots and develop 5 new pieces of theatre across a range of formats. We'll share our progress with people in Clydesdale and Dumfries.
Great theatre is based on something real and true.
That's when it makes an impact and enriches our lives. There are fascinating truths locked up in the Scots canon, and in our history, poetry and traditional songs, but we don't benefit from them because few actors have the skills to confidently perform in Scots, and almost no new Scots language theatre is being written or produced.
That's a tragedy. Scots is a vibrant living language: tender, savage, hilarious and theatrical. It can so much add to life in Scotland.
Our Unlocking Scots programme has two strands.
Creativity, in which we collectively make something new, and culture in which we offer people an encounter with that creativity. We want to explore what Scots langugage theatre can do for people, not just what it is.
Funded by the National Lottery's Extended Programme Fund, we'll train 28 theatre-makers to perform in Scots and develop 5 new pieces of theatre across a range of formats. We'll share our progress with people in Clydesdale and Dumfries.
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.
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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
