Introduction

Tha Lìonra Teatar na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean (HITN) toilichte a chiad Fèis is Fòram deTheatar Eadar-nàiseanta – Dràma na h-Alba a thaisbeanadh. Tha am prògram a’ cur an cèill an iomadh taobh de dh’obair leasachaidh teatar a tha air a ghabhail os làimh le HITN, a’ foillseachadh na h-obrach inntinneach dhùthchasach a tha air a dhèanamh air feadh na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean aig ìre phroifeiseanta agus aig ìre choimhearsnachd agus na com-pàirteachasan nàiseanta agus eadar-nàiseanta a tha a-nise na phàirt chudromach de ar n-obair.

Tha am prògram a’ gabhail a-steach obair bho luchd-tadhail às an t-Suain. Tha na companaidhean Suaineach Vasterbottensteatern agus Profilteatern a’ cur an cèill stoidhlean-obrach a tha glè eadar-dhealaichte. Tha luchd-ealain bho na companaidhean seo agus luchd-ealain teàtar na Gàidhealtachd a-cheana nan co-obraichean air Ceanglaichean gu Tuath agus pròiseactan eile. Chì sibh bho Bakom Rutan le Profilteatern gu bheil Dave Smith, neach-ealain à Baile Dhubhthaich, air a bhith ag obair air na dealbhan-beò airson an taisbeanaidh aca. Is e seo eisimpleir den t-seòrsa co-obrachadh a tha sinn a’ brosnachadh.

Tha am prògram Sàr-chlas againn, do luchd-ealain teàtar phroifeiseanta, a’ riochdachadh an ìre as àirde de theagaisg sgilean le luchd-cleachdaidh aig an ìre as àirde bho air feadh an t-saoghail às na Stàitean Aonaichte – Kristin Linklater (Eòlaiche Gutha), Canada – Dennis Cahill Companaidh Teàtar Loose Moose agus Lunnainn – Alison Chitty (Dealbhadair Seata).

Tha na companaidhean nàiseanta a bhios a’ dol air cuairt a’ riochdachadh iomadh cultar bho air feadh Bhreatainn, le obair à Lunnainn bho Tara Arts, às a’ Chuimrigh le Volcano Theatre agus cuid de na companaidhean air chuairt as inntinnich bho mheadhan na h-Alba leithid Teatar Nàiseanta na h-Alba bhrosnachail againn fhèin.

Tha na tachartasan Co-chomhairle, na Còmhraidhean mun Ghnìomhachas agus Coinnich an Neach-ealain againn aig cridhe ar prògram – fosgailte an dà chuid do luchd-ealain agus luchd-èisteachd leis an amas deasbad a bhrosnachadh, agus misneachd agus obair-cruthachaidh a thoirt air adhart le bhith a’ sgrùdadh nàdar teàtar san là an-diugh.

Tha Lìonra Teatar na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean gar cuireadh chun Ghàidhealtachd agus gu Cathair-bhaile Inbhir Nis gus comharrachadh ealan teatair agus gus toileachas fhaighinn às.

Thigibh a dh’fhaicinn ‘s a dh’fhaireachdainn dhuibh fèin ealain chruthachail an t-saoghail. Gabhaibh tlachd sa bheairteas a mheallas sibh agus tha sinn an dòchas gum faigh sibh ùrachadh agus càirdeas an lùib nan tachartasan.

Ian Brown, Cathraiche HITN

DNA 2007 Programme introduction

The Highlands and Island Theatre Network (HITN) is proud to present it’s first Festival and Forum of International Theatre - Dràma Na h-Alba.

The programme reflects the many aspects of theatre development undertaken by HITN, showcasing the exciting indigenous work which is being made in the Highlands and Islands both professional and community level and the national and international collaborations which are now a major part of our work.

The programme includes visiting work from Sweden, the Swedish companies Vasterbottensteatern and Profilteatern produce very different styles of work. Highland theatre artists and artists from these companies are already collaborators on the Northern Connections and other projects. You can see with Profilteatern’s Bakom Rutan that Tain based artist Dave Smith has worked on the animations for their show. This is an example of the kind of collaborations we are encouraging.

Our Masterclass programme for professional theatre artists presents the highest quality of skills teaching with world class practitioners from USA – Kristin Linklater (Voice specialist), Canada - Dennis Cahill Loose Moose Theatre Company and London - Alison Chitty (Set Design).

The visiting National touring companies reflect many cultures throughout Britain, with work from London with Tara Arts, Wales with Volcano Theatre and some of the most exciting central belt touring companies including our inspiring National Theatre of Scotland.

Our Symposium, Industry Discussions and Meet the Artist events are central to our programme – open to artists and audiences alike with the aim of encouraging debate, inspiration and creativity in examining the nature of theatre in our society today.

The Highlands and Islands Theatre Network invite you to the Highlands and the city of Inverness to enjoy and celebrate the art of theatre.

Thigeamh a dh’fhaicinn ‘s a dh’fheuchainn ealain chruthachail an t-saoghal, Bidh ùrachadh ‘s càirdeas a-measg toileachas na tachartasan.
Come observe and experience the creative arts of the world. Enjoy the enrichment and find refreshment and conviviality in the events.

Ian Brown, HITN Chairman, on behalf of Member Companies