about the programme

Lasag is a new scheme that will support the seeds of early ideas. It will give Gaelic artists the opportunity to take their first steps with a new project by spending time thinking about, researching and growing their ideas.

What will LASAG artists receive?

Each successful applicant will receive:

  • A budget of up to £1,000 to pay themselves and cover other project costs;

  • A guidance session with an appropriate creative mentor (e.g. a dramaturg, producer, director);

  • A separate budget of £200 to go and see theatre that expands the artist’s knowledge and practice;

  • Practical support from the Theatre Gu Leòr team to manage the project and consider the next steps;

  • Separate access costs, including childcare costs, should they be required;

  • In order not to disadvantage artists based in the Highlands and Islands, any additional travel costs for these artists will be covered without impacting the project budget.

The opportunity is flexible, and the Theatre Gu Leòr team will work with artists to plan how the support would be most useful. Successful applicants might:

  • Spend time researching;

  • Write sections of a project;

  • Interview participants;

  • Collect recordings for a sound composition;

  • Or something completely different.

How will applications be assessed?

We welcome applications from a range of projects, in different forms and influenced by other art forms such as music or dance. The key eligibility criteria are that it is a theatre project, that the main artist is a Gaelic speaker and that Gaelic is the primary language of the final intended output.

Additionally, projects will be assessed on the following:

  • How interesting the idea is;

  • What potential it has to grow and develop further;

  • How helpful support from Las will be for the idea and the artist.

How do I apply?

Tell us about your idea and yourself using the form below.

Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 3rd March

Applicants hear back: by Friday 14th March

If you have any other questions, or if you’d prefer to submit your application in a different format (e.g. video), please get in touch with us at info@theatreguleor.com.