APPLICATIONS FOR STRABANG 2025-26 ARE NOW open.
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About Strabang!
Strabang! is the National Gaelic Youth Theatre – an exciting opportunity for young people from across the country to join a drama group through a series of Gaelic drama workshops in theatres across Scotland.
From September to March, participants come together to learn about all aspects of theatre, explore different parts of Scotland, and create and perform a play together.
What’s new this year?
Strabang is growing!
For the first time, we’ll have dedicated groups in both the Western Isles and Skye, and the mainland, running parallel workshops in each area before coming together for a long weekend in February, followed by a joint performance in March.
Who can take part?
Applications are open to all S1–S4 students in Gaelic Medium Education or with fluent Gaelic.
From these applications, 16 students, 8 from each region, will be selected to take part.
What’s involved?
The programme runs over 6 months, giving participants the chance to:
Learn about drama through the medium of Gaelic
Build confidence and communication skills in drama
Take part in four residential sessions – with travel, overnight stays, and time spent collaborating in person and exploring the area!
Join online sessions and learn in master classes with Theatre practitioners
Work towards a live performance in a professional theatre
Why Join Strabang?
This unique opportunity gives younger high school students the opportunity to be part of a national Gaelic youth theatre company, no matter where they live, and develop transferable skills for a range of professions.
Participants will:
Meet new people and build lasting friendships
Collaborate creatively using Gaelic
Develop a stronger sense of connection between language and professional opportunity
As part of the programme, one weekend will bring the entire group together to work in the Gaelic community in Kilmore, Skye, staying at Whitewave and rehearsing at Kilmuir Community Hall.
Each year’s experience is shaped by the group’s own learning, creativity, and interests.
Costs and Support
All travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by Theatre Gu Leòr, with funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
“It was amazing to make new friends and to have the chance to speak gaelic to them.”
“Friends, rehearsals, gossiping in gaelic and speaking gaelic in a fun way. ”
STRABANG 2024-24
OBAN
RUAIRIDH GALBRAITH - ETIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
KILMUIR, SKYE
GLASGOW & SHOW
Applications for 2025-26 are now open!
If you would like more information or have any further questions please email tanya@theatreguleor.com.
Supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Creative Scotland.
Resources for preparing Gaelic drama workshops
We’ve compiled resources to support people looking to lead Gaelic drama workshops with young people.