CEANGAL | DOLAN I
08.11.19 - 09.11.19
National Theatre of Scotland, Glasgow
A gathering of artists, theatre makers, companies, academics and researchers working in theatre in three of the Celtic languages, Irish and Scottish Gaelic and Welsh. We will be focussing particularly on development of new work, and linguistic accessibility.
DAY 1
Industry Discussion
In the context of protected characteristics how important is linguistic diversity? What examples of best practice can we share and learn from? What are the challenges facing theatre makers when developing work in the minoritised Celtic languages - Scottish and Irish Gaelic and in Welsh? What key changes would make a difference when developing the sector?
Panel:
Caroline Newall – Acting Artistic Director, National Theatre of Scotland
Muireann Kelly - Artistic Director, Theatre Gu Leòr
Fflur Thomas - Producer Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
Sarah Bickerton - Associate Director Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
Mairéad Ní Chroinín - Co-Artistic Director, Moonfish Theatre Company, Galway
Eimear O’Flaherty - Manager - An Taibhdhearc, National Irish language, Galway
Louise Stevens – Dramaturg, Amharclann na Mainistreach /Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Talks from Three Nations
Where is Celtic language theatre today?
Speakers:
Prof. Michelle MacLeod, Senior Lecturer in Gaelic, University of Aberdeen Dr. Sìm Innes, Lecturer in Celtic and Gàidhlig, University of Glasgow Marianne Ní Chinnéide, Lecturer in Drama and theatre Studies, NUI, Galway Dr. Jeannine Woods, Lecturer in Irish, National University of Ireland, Galway Prof. David Britton, Drama specialist, Creative Writing, Swansea University Richard Elfyn, Welsh performer / board member of Theatre Cadair
DAY 2
Panel discussion with artists from the three nations
What have we learnt as makers that can help inform development in the future? How is it best to deal with linguistic accessibility? Is linguistic diversity important? What has had the biggest impact on the development of your work?
Artists:
Mairi Morrison, Gàidhlig performer and writer from the Isle of Lewis
Martin O’ Connor, theatre maker, performer and poet from Glasgow
Sarah Bickerton, Associate Director, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
Richard Elfyn, Welsh performer/board member of Theatre Cadair
Mairéad Ní Chroinín, Co-Artistic Director, Moonfish Theatre Company, Galway
Darach Mac Con Iomaire, Writer, Director and Actor, Dublin/Galway
Artist-led round table discussions
Best practice, challenges and a way forward.
Facilitated discussion, including the information gathered throughout two days of Ceangal / Dolen.
Making a road map for the future / Questions for the next session in NUI Galway
