Between 5 and 16 July 2010 young Gaelic-speakers will get the opportunity to learn professional-level theatre skill in the company of some of the best actors in the Gaelic world.

The Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma, which is run by Fèisean nan Gàidheal, will be held in Portree again this year.There will be 16 places on the course, which is open to any Gaelic-speaker aged between 14 and 18. Participants will stay in Portree High School Hostel, with classes taking place in Portree Primary School.

The Sgoil will be under the artistic direction of Artair Donald, who has gained fame as an actor both on stage and screen. He will be working with a talented group of tutors including Catrìona Lexy Campbell, Daibhidh Walker and Roddy Nicolson. Classes will include, voice, movement, creative classes, stage management and general acting skills.

Dougie Beck, the coordinator of the Sgoil, hopes that it will encourage both drama skills and a desire to progress with acting to higher levels: "The Sgoil was re-established in 2008 and since then over 30 young actors have attended. We are sure that this year's Sgoil will be just as busy. This is an exciting time for Gaelic drama – there is a lot going on in schools and community drama is starting to get back on its feet again. The Sgoil Shamhraidh is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to hone their acting skills."

Participants are not required to contribute anything towards costs. Generous financial support has been received from Highlands and Island Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Everyone will be working towards a night of drama at 7.30pm, Thursday 15 July in Àros, Portree, and this will be open to the public.

More information can be found at www.feisean.org  or on 01463 225559.

More information and application forms can be obtained from Dougie Beck, the Sgoil Shamhraidh coordinator, on 01463 225559 or douglas@feisean.org.

Application forms can be downloaded at www.feisean.org/downloads/SSD2010.pdf 

 Further information from Dougie Beck by phone on 01463 225559, or e-mail douglas@feisean.org

Cinn-latha Sgoile Samhraidh Dràma 2010 gam foillseachadh

Eadar 5 agus 16 Iuchar 2010 bidh Gàidheil òga a' faighinn cothrom sgilean thèatar aig ìre phroifeasanta ionnsachadh an cuideachd feadhainn de na cleasaichean as fheàrr ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig.
 
Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma, a tha ga ruith le Fèisean na Gàidheal, gu bhith a' gabhail àite ann am Port Rìgh a-rithist am-bliadhna. Bidh 16 àiteannan air a' chùrsa, a tha fosgailte do dhuine sam bith aig a bheil Gàidhlig eadar 14 agus 18 bliadhna a dh'aois. Bidh na com-pàirtichean a' fuireach ann an Òstail Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh, le clasaichean gan cumail ann am Bun-sgoil Phort Rìgh.
 
Bidh an Sgoil fo stiùir Artair Donald, cleasaiche a tha air cliù a choisinn an dà chuid air an àrd-ùrlar agus air an telebhisean. Bidh e ag obair le sgioba de luchd-teagaisg air leth tàlantach, leithid Catrìona Lexy Chaimbeul, Daibhidh Walker agus Ruairidh MacNeacail. Am measg nan clasaichean a thèid a chumail rè na Sgoile bidh sgilean gutha, gluasad, sgrìobhadh cruthachail, modh-stèidse agus cleasachd.
 
Tha Dougie Beck, co-òrdanaiche na Sgoile, an dòchas gum brosnaichear sgilean dràma òigridh agus gun togar an cuid misneachd a dhol an sàs ann am barrachd thèatar anns an fhad-ùine: "Chaidh an Sgoil Shamhraidh ath-bheothachadh ann an 2008 agus tha i air a bhith air leth soirbheachail. Tha còrr is 30 cleasaiche òg air a dhol tron Sgoil bhon uair sin agus tha fhios gum bi Sgoil na bliadhna sa a cheart cho trang. 'S e àm dòchasach a tha seo a thaobh dràma na Gàidhlig – tha tòrr dràma a' dol air adhart anns na sgoiltean an-dràsta, agus tha dràma sa choimhearsnachd a' faighinn gu dol a-rithist. 'S e cothrom air leth a tha san Sgoil Shamhraidh do dhuine sam bith a tha airson gleans a chur air na sgilean dràma aca."
 
Chan eil aig na com-pàirtichean ri càil a phàigheadh mu choinneamh cosgaisean na Sgoile, le maoineachadh a' tighinn bho Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean agus Bòrd na Gàidhlig air a son.
 
'S ann a dh'ionnsaigh oidhche mhòr de dhràma aig 7.30f, Diardaoin 15 Iuchar ann an Àros, Port Rìgh, a bhios na cleasaichean ag obair, agus bidh seo fosgailte dhan mhòr-shluagh. Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mun tachartas seo aig www.feisean.org  no air 01463 225559.
 
Gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh agus foirmean-iarrtais bho Dougie Beck, co-òrdanaiche na Sgoile, air 01463 225559 no air douglas@feisean.org.  Tha foirmean cuideachd rim faotainn aig www.feisean.org/downloads/SSD2010.pdf