DNA2007 is a project of the Highlands & Islands Theatre Network (HITN). HITN is grateful to the agencies and organisations mentioned below for their project support.

Statements of Support for the work of HITN and DNA2007

"DNA is going to be a wonderful addition to Scotland`s theatrical calendar. Theatre in the Highlands and Islands is alive with vital, imaginative, distinctive voices and this festival will provide the artists and companies who make up HITN with the ideal platform to showcase their work and celebrate the region. It will also demonstrate the exceptional contribution to a vibrant national theatre culture that HITN makes - a useful reminder that great theatre doesn`t begin and end in the Central Belt."

John Durnin, Federation of Scottish Theatre. 0131 220 6393. 01796 484602. john.durnin@pitlochry.org.uk

"The work that HITN is undertaking to support Highland based companies is essential.  DNA will ensure that for a short period every two years the eyes of Scotland's theatre community should be focused Northwards - that will be good for all of us."

Colin Marr, Director, Eden Court Theatre. 01463 239841. cmarr@eden-court.co.uk

“Highland 2007 is happy to support Dràma Na h-Alba (DNA) – Scotland’s Theatre Arts Festival and Forum – which will be one of the highlights of the year Scotland celebrates Highland Culture. By bringing together local and national theatre companies, HITN are creating a great event for 2007, but are also forging partnerships which, along with the Northern Connections project, could give a lasting legacy well beyond 2007, placing Highland drama on a national and international stage.”

Cathy Shankland, Arts & Heritage Manager, Highland 2007. 01463 702007. Cathy.Shankland@highland.gov.uk

“The weight of talent within the theatre organisations of the Highlands and Islands is enabled to realise its full potential through the highly effective Highlands & Islands Theatre Network. HITN supports the artistic interests of theatre and dance and reduces bureaucracy, freeing up creative time. Playwrights' Studio, Scotland has really been able to extend and deepen its contact with the artists and companies of the Highlands and Islands as a direct result of the excellent work of HITN.”

Julie Ellen, Creative Director, Playwrights' Studio, Scotland. 0141 332 4403. julie@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
 
“The setting up of the Theatre Network as a stand-alone company, and the ambitious plans for a national theatre festival, are the results of a long process of growth and development which has been greatly aided by funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Arts Council, but which is due most of all to the tenacity and the creative energy of the many individuals who make up the theatre companies within the network.”

Robert Livingston, Director, HI~Arts. 01463 717091. robert@hi-arts.co.uk

 “A Scottish Arts Council spokesperson welcomed HITN’s commitment to the development of Highlands and Islands' theatre companies and looked forward to working with it, alongside other local partners, to reinforce the skills of drama professionals in the region.”

Scottish Arts Council. 0131 226 6051