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Federation of Scottish Theatre
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Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre 💙
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...
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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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November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
✨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...
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Interested in an FST Bursary? Check out our Bursaries Matching Platform to find your perfect placement match ✨

💙 docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 💙
October 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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...
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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...
October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
✨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 💙
September 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
💙 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...
September 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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...
September 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Check out our jobs board for opportunities within Scotland's cultural sector 💙

👉 👉 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/jobs/
September 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
💙‪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...
September 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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!💙
August 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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July 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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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July 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
June 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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/
June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
May 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🎭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...
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎭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...
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎭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...
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM