Richard Findlay, Chair of the newly appointed National Theatre of Scotland Board is keen to begin a dialogue with people from all over Scotland as the National Theatre takes shape.

To this end, he is about to embark on a series of talks in various areas of the country. The aim is to speak to local people interested in the theatre, regular theatre-goers and, crucially, to engage wherever possible with people who are not habitual theatre-goers.

All interested parties are warmly invited to attend, and opinions on the development of the Theatre would be much appreciated.

Richard will be speaking at the following locations:

•  Dumfries, Cairndale Hotel, 19 April, 6pm
•  Inverness, Royal Highland Hotel, 11 May, 6pm
•  Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree Theatre, 12 May, 7pm
•  St Andrews, The Byre Theatre, 13 May, 6pm
•  Thurso, Mill Theatre, 17 May, 6pm
•  Ullapool, Macphail Centre, 8 June, 6pm
•  Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, An Lanntair Arts Centre 15 June, 7pm

This schedule may be further extended subject to demand and as the members of the Board become more involved in the life of the Theatre. For more information please contact Caroline Gordon on 0141 226 3700 or email caroline@mediahouse.co.uk .