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Federation of Scottish Theatre
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Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre 💙
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Join the new FST Team for our in-person Members Meeting on 10 December from 1pm-7pm. Kicking things off with a networking lunch, we will then move onto the Members Meeting, and conclude with a festive reception ❄️

Find out more about this Members Only event👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
FST Logo followed by "Members Meeting and Festive Networking Reception. 10 December, 1pm-7pm"
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Earlier in the month, FST’s Membership & Networks Lead Gill Daniell attended the Creative Edinburgh Awards and was delighted to see so many FST members nominated!✨

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Creative Edinburgh logo followed by "Awards" "FST Member Finalists & Winners"
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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✨Pathways to Europe – Festival d’Avignon 2025✨

This free online event, open to everyone, on 2 December will explore pathways for new European collaborations & touring opportunities for Scottish artists & theatre companies💙

Find out more 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
The post features Festival D'Avignon's and FST's logos. Under this, text reads "Pathways to Europe" "exploring pathways to new European collaborations and touring opportunities for Scottish artists and theatre companies." "Online: 2 December, 2pm-4pm"
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Interested in an FST Bursary? Check out our Bursaries Matching Platform to find your perfect placement match ✨

💙 docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 💙
Text reads "FST Bursaries Matchmaking Platform" "submit your info and find your perfect placement!"
October 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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FST has been running bursaries since 2008, helping over 100 people gain valuable experience in the performing arts ✨

Applications close 2 November, find out more on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...
The FST logo sits above text that reads "Bursary Testimonials" Text reads “The opportunity to work alongside artists and professionals of this calibre has been invaluable, and would not have been possible without the support of the FST, for which I am incredibly grateful.” followed by "Assistant Director Bursary Recipient, 2013/14". Text reads “It’s been an invaluable time of exploration, stimulation and learning. Through active participation and the organisation utilising my existing skills well, the FST scheme has nurtured me to gain comprehensive experience and grow in confidence to become a stronger, more successful director.” followed by "Assistant Director Bursary Recipient, 2008" Text reads “One of the key benefits of the Programme run by FST is that it allows the partner and the host to define the project as it suits both parties. This flexibility provided a lot of opportunity to get the most out of the placement. The bursary provided me with the ability to dedicate that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible.” followed by "Producer Bursary Recipient, 2012/13".
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Are you an established organisation or individual interesting in hosting an FST bursary? Check out our new Matchmaking Platform where you can submit your information & find emerging creatives looking for placements to expand their practice💙

FST Matchmaking Platform: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Text reads "Interesting in hosting an FST Bursary" "Check out our matching platform to connect with emerging artists!"
October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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✨Our Annual General Meeting & Members Meeting is only a week away on 8 October, 2pm-5pm✨

Come along to this online event to meet FST’s new Co-Opted Board Members, get an update from us on our plans & how members can get involved in what we’re working on, & receive an update from Creative Scotland 💙
The FST logo sits above text that reads "AGM + Members Meeting", there is then a breaker line followed by text that reads "Online: 8 October, 2pm-5pm".
September 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Interested in applying for an FST Bursary? Come along to our online briefing session on 1 October from 1pm-3pm!💙

Find out more and register on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
The FST logo and text that reads "Bursary Briefing Session, 1 October, 1pm-3pm" over an image on an FST banner covered in a yellow wash.
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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💙 FST’s bursary applications are officially open💙

These paid opportunities could allow you to gain experience by working within an established organisation or with an established practitioner in the performing arts for up to 12 weeks ✨

Find out more 👉👉👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...
Under the FST logo it reads "Bursaries. Applications Open Today. Deadline: 2 November"
September 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Yesterday FST’s Advocacy Lead, Georgia Grainger, spoke on a panel at the EMCC Manifesto launch hosted by Lucy Hughes at Engender alongside Joseph Peach, Co-Director of Culture Counts, and Briana Pegado, Chair of the Culture Fair Work Taskforce and freelance advocacy professional and consultant💙

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An image of Georgia Grainger with a yellow wash over it. Over this is the EMCC logo followed by "EMCC Conference. Georgia Grainger, Advocacy Lead".
September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Our 46th Annual General Meeting and Members Meeting is taking place online on 8 October from 2pm-5pm! This members only event is a chance to be updated on FST news and also discuss topics important to our sector 💙

Sign-up on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
Under the FST logo it reads "46th GM + Members Meeting" there is then a line breaker. Under this it reads "Online: 8 October, 2pm-5pm".
September 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Check out our jobs board for opportunities within Scotland's cultural sector 💙

👉 👉 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/jobs/
September 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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💙‪Creative Scotland's Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance is open💙

The fund supports professional theatre and dance productions of varying scales to tour across Scotland!

✨Deadline: Wednesday 24 September, 2pm✨

👉👉👉 www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
Under the Creative Scotland logo it reads "Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance", "Deadline: 24 September, 2pm".
September 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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We are officially in the swing of the Edinburgh Festivals now! Break a leg to all performers, creative teams, and brilliant administrative departments that help keep everyone afloat during the busy month of August!💙
Text reads "Happy Festival Season" and underneath this is reads "If you're an FST Member working on a performance in any capacity at the Edinburgh Festivals, make sure to let us know!" on a yellow background. Faintly in the background you can see two people on stage with an audience in the background. The FST logo sits in the upper left corner and waves of grey blue, navy and white appear in the upper right corner.
August 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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There's only a few days left to submit your applications for FST's board! 💙

Here at FST, we believe diversity fuels creativity and strengthens leadership. We are seeking two new board members, from outwith FST's membership, with backgrounds in public policy & research, or legal &/or finance.

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In the background, with a blue wash over the top, a group of people clap. In the foreground it reads "Want to Join The FST Board?". There is then a breaker, then it reads "Are you a curious & collaborative thinker?", "Do you have an interest in Scotland’s culture sector?", "Have a background in public policy and research, or legal and/or finance?". There is then another breaker. At the bottom of the frame it reads, "apply by 29 July, 10am". In the upper right corner sits the FST logo in white, and in the upper left corner there are waves of grey blue, peach and white.
July 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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If you:
✅are a curious and collaborative thinker
✅have an interest in Scotland culture sector?
✅have a background in in finance, public policy and research, or legal and/or finance

Then you could be a great candidate for one of FST’s two new Co-opted Board Members! 💙

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A group of people stand in the background covered by transparent pink block. Waves of navy blue, grey blue and white are in the upper left corner. The FST logo sits in the upper centre. Under this it reads "Join Our Board", than a line breaker. It then reads "Deadline Extension: 29 July, 10am".
July 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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More brilliant bursary recipients below:

💙Carine Barinia - BUZZCUT
💙Emma Lynne Harley - Birds of Paradise
💙Georgia Porter - SURGE
💙Rachael Keiller - @pitlochryft.bsky.social‬

Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/2025/06/04/f...

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Four images of FST's Bursary Recipients. On the far left bottom it reads "Carine Barinia" above the BUZZCUT logo. Carine has dark curly hair. Next to this it reads "Emma Lynne Harley" above the Birds of Paradise logo. Emma has split dye dark and blue hair and is wearing a blue jumper over a floral shirt. In the centre right of the frame it reads "Georgia Porter" above the SURGE logo. Georgia's hair is tied up and she is wearing sunglasses on her head. On the far right it reads "Rachael Keiller" above the Pitlochry Festival Theatre logo. Rachael has shoulder length blonde hair.
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Find the names of our wonderful bursary recipients and their hosts below:

💙Anna Whealing - @trontheatre.bsky.social
💙Andi Brogan - Scottish Dance Theatre
💙Amy Lawrence - Emma Jayne Park
💙Cadence Yu - @manipulatearts.bsky.social

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Four images of FST's Bursary Recipients. On the far left bottom it reads "Anna Whealing" above the Tron Theatre logo. Anna has curly brown hair and is wearing gold hoop earrings in a graduation gown. Next to this it reads "Andi Brogan" above the Dundee Rep/Scottish Dance Theatre logo. Andi has long brown hair with a loose curl and is wearing a grey turtleneck. In the centre right of the frame it reads "Amy Lawrence" above "Emma Jayne Park". Amy has dark hair which is tied up and is wearing a white turtleneck. On the far right it reads "Cadence Yu" above the Manipulate Arts logo. Cadence has straight black hair and is wearing a black turtleneck.
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Meet FST's Spring/Summer Bursary Recipients! 💙

After receiving almost double the applications from our previous round, FST are happy to present bursary awards to eight individuals who will work with host organisations or individuals to gain vital experience in the performing arts sector.

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The background is peach, with waves of grey blue, white and navy blue in the upper left corner. The FST logo sits in the upper centre of the frame. Below this it reads "Bursary Recipients" there is then a breaker line. Below this is reads "Spring/Summer 2025".
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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FST are seeking two new Co-opted Board Members!

You could be a perfect candidate if you're:
✅a curious and collaborative thinker
✅a candidate with a background in in finance, public policy and research, or legal and/or finance
✅interested in the Scottish culture sector
A dark blue wash over an image of someone writing on a board with lots of words such as "advocacy" and "creative resource" written on it. On top of this image is the FST logo. Under this it reads "Join Our Board" "Deadline: 22 July, 10am"
June 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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FST is delighted to announce the appointment of Kenny McGlashan as our new CEO!

We will be welcoming Kenny onboard from September 2025 and look forward to working, with Kenny at the helm, to enable a thriving performing arts sector within Scotland 💙

Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/news/
An image of Kenny McGlashan--with brown hair, wearing glasses--with a paper like texture sits in the background. In front of this, in text at the bottom of the image, it reads “Kenny McGlashan, CEO”. In the upper left corner there are three waves of colour in navy, white, and peach, and in the upper right corner lies the FST logo in white.
June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Interested in joining the FST team? We're seeking three new staff members to champion our values of being collaborative, informed, & bold

💙Change Programmes Lead
💙Events & Membership Assistant
💙Administration & Finance Assistant

Applications close on Monday! www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-o...
Text reads "We're Hiring", "Change Programmes Lead, Administrative and Finance Assistant, Events and Membership Assistant", "Deadline: Monday 2 June, 12 noon"
May 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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🎭FST June Members Meeting & Networking Session, Tuesday 17 June 12.30-6.30pm - In Person, Edinburgh
Join us for drinks, nibbles, & updates on FST news, & also hear from Jacky Hardacre from Scottish Youth Theatre & Ruth McEwan from @lunghatheatre.bsky.social
www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
The FST logo sits in a yellow semi circle. Under this it reads "FST Members Meeting and Networking" followed by "Tuesday 17 June 12.30pm-6.30pm. In Person Event, Edinburgh". The FST logo sits in the upper right corner.
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🎭Lung Ha – Access and Creative Principles Toolkit Roundtable, 29 May 11am-12.30pm - Online
Join @lunghatheatre.bsky.social for a roundtable discussion, hosted by FST, to learn more about their new Access and Creative Principles Toolkit.
www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
The Lung Ha logo sits in a yellow semi circle. Under this it reads "Lung Ha - Access and Creative Principles Toolkit Roundtable". "Thursday 29 May, 11.00am - 12.30pm. Online Event". The FST logo sits in the upper right corner.
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🎭Essential Advocacy for the Performing Arts, 28 May 12.30-3pm - Online
Join FST's Advocacy Lead, Dr. Georgia Grainger, for a brief & relevant overview of the political system in Scotland and opportunities for discussion & questions around effective activism.
www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
An image of a group of people outside of Scottish Parliament sits in a yellow semi circle. Under this it reads "Essential Advocacy for the Performing Arts" followed by "Wednesday 28 April, 12.30pm-3pm. Online Event". The FST logo sits in the upper right corner.
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM