We all know that when it comes to performing, we're a talented bunch in Glasgow and the west.
But it's no harm having a wee reminder every now and again.
This time the young blood are doing us proud as Scottish Youth Theatre unveiled their 2017 ensemble members.
The prestigious new company consists of just 24 young people from all over Scotland.
Residents of Glasgow and the surrounding areas make up 8 of the group - making the area the most highly represented of anywhere in Scotland.
Considering over 100 hopefuls applied for a coveted place and the intense audition process lasted a few months - this is no mean feat.
Michael Dallas (24) from Wishaw is one of the chosen few and sees the ensemble as a valuable experience.
“I'm most looking forward to travelling to various locations in Scotland, visiting new theatres and taking part in workshops led by industry professionals," he said.
It is a great addition to any actor’s CV.
I can not wait to get started!”
The young people have a busy year ahead, with eight development weekends throughout the year and five weeks in the summer which will culminate in a performance in August.
They will also get the chance to take part in workshops, Q and A’s and training from some of the most admired Directors, Actors, Designers, Choreographers and Writers working in theatre today.
Scottish BAFTA-winning actress and star of game of Thrones, Kate Dickie, is heavily involved with SYT having attended summer schools in Glasgow herself.
“Before I attended SYT, I never believed I could forge a career as an actor and now I have, I’m keen to share my experiences and offer advice to the young people who are in the position I was ”
Artistic Director, Mary McCluskey stated
“We auditioned in Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dumfries and were so inspired by the talent we saw - it was a very hard job whittling the numbers down to just 25 but some of the
Scottish Youth Theatre National Ensemble is as follows:
Allan Othieno (Age 21, Renfrew), Amy Curran (Age 19, Edinburgh), Annie Bowes (Age 16, Ediburgh), Charlie Devlin (Age 17, Paisley) , Cindy Awor (Age 20, Glasgow), Daniel Webb (Age 20, Dalgetty Bay), Eilidh Thomson (Age 16, Dumfries & Galloway), Ellie Hughes ( Age 16, Dundee), Finlay Avison (Age 18, Dundee), Finlay Cassie (Age 17, Aberdeen), Fredrika Siden Cruz (Age 22, Aberdeen), Grace Green (Age 20 Moray), Hana Mackenzie (Age 20, Edinburgh), Hannah Cumming (Age 20, Edinburgh), Holly Archibald (Age 19, Glasgow), Katee McCulloch (Age 20, Edinburgh), Leona Craig (Age 17, Perth) Matthew O'Hara (Age 24, Glasgow), Maya Coates (Age 16, Pentcaitland), Michael Dallas (Age 24, Wishaw), Rosie Hart (Age 18, Nairnshire), Sean O'Brien (Age 21, Glasgow), Stephen Quinn (Age 22, Falkirk) and Thais Ramdani (Age 20, Glasgow).
For more information on SYT's future projects click here .
