McCreadie Suite, Merkinch Community Centre
Friday 19th at 10pm - £6.50 (concessions £5)
Also:-
Spectrum 2
Saturday 20th at 5pm - £6.50 (concessions £5)

Devised and written by the group members (18 – 25) the play ‘An Sgeir’, takes a look at the joys and hardships of island life.

An Sgeir is a lively piece of theatre based on an island girls wish to stay at home on her native island but is forced to leave to continue further education, it changes her life forever. The play follows the young girl and her group of friends,  through time and raises the issues of education on the mainland and the effects this has on their relationships, depopulation, cultural identity, personal relationships and decisions that shape the future of young Gaels.

The play explores issues that affect lots of gaels between the ages of 16 – 30 years of age.

Performed in Gaelic the play is suitable for Gaelic and non Gaelic speakers alike due to the high standard of acting, Gaelic song, high visual content through the physical performance and video images and very lively music.

Dràma Na h-Òigridh is the only touring Gaelic youth theatre in Scotland and will be visiting community venues throughout the country.

Dràma Na h-Òigridh is led by Tosg and all members have come together through Tosg’s commitment of leading regular workshops in various community venues including Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Glasgow and Stornoway.

The group members for this performance are studying at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Glasgow university. Tosg is showing its commitment by bringing them all together regularly to rehearse and perform.

They have just recently performed street theatre and a 45 minute play on St. Kilda as part of the St. Kilda project at An Lanntair in June. (devised by the group members).