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On stage, on screen, on tour
Caring Scotland is led by socially engaged artist Nicola McCartney

A partnership with Who Cares? Scotland and the @natlibscot.bsky.social

We are grateful to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social & National Lottery players for making this project happen
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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📸 Kirsty Anderson, James Chapelard, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Sally Jubb, Laurence Winram, Eoin Carey, Tiu Makkonen and Christopher Scott.
First nights Picture - Melrose Housing Association Tenants Group
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎥 - DIGITAL AND BROADCAST

The National Theatre of Scotland continues to expand its repertoire of short films, features, and digital projects across streaming platforms, cinemas, and festivals.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎭 - CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT

A year-long programme of creative opportunities for schools and community groups, featuring First Nights, Creative Careers sessions, and an expanding Education Portal.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🇺🇸 - JUNE CARTER CASH – THE WOMAN HER MUSIC AND ME

Charlene Boyd’s acclaimed show, directed by Cora Bissett heads stateside in 2026–2027. Co-pro w/ Grid Iron. Details in Spring 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🤎 SOUTH ASIAN PROJECT

A South Asian Playwrights’ Programme in part/ with Bijli, A Play, a Pie and a Pint & Playwrights’ Studio Scotland, and a Scratch Night curated by Niloo-Far Khan & Kal Sabir, presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland in asso/ with NTS & Citizens Theatre
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📝 CHANGE-MAKING

NTS Resident Fellows Leah Byrne, Hannah Low, and Andrea Ling lead a year-long programme tackling sector inequities.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🏥 TROLLEYDARITY – A SCRATCH & SNIFF STAYCATION

A multisensory experience for patients and staff at St John's Hospital and East Lothian Community Hospital. Co-curated by Alan Grieve & Shona Reppe w/ facilitators- Minnie Crook and Dan Brown.

In part/ with NHS Lothian: Tonic Arts
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🍎 TISS at 10

4+ Shows. 13,000+ Pupils. Free!

With shows from Ruxy Cantir and Sarah Rose Graber, Victoria Beesley, Catherine Wheels, and Vince Virr
More to be announced. In part/ with Imaginate
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎭 TRUE STORY

A special 20th birthday project! We will be issuing a Scotland-wide call out for true stories from the nation. Following a public vote one of these will be brought to theatrical life in November 2027.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
⏰ A RAPID RESPONSE PROJECT

Theatre-makers Hannah Lavery and Cora Bissett create a project offering communities and artists a space to respond to “dark times” with resistance and hope.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🗣 ️ Plus

‘Ten Portraits’ - A touring exhibition, captured by photographer in residence, Christopher Scott
‘The Sound Collection’ – An audio archive of stories housed at the @natlibscot.bsky.social

Part of the Caring Scotland project
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🗣️ ONE HUNDRED VOICES

A guided, immersive experience premiering at the @parliament.scot & touring nationwide, inspired by 100 voices from Scotland’s Care Experienced community.
Led by Nicola McCartney, in part w/ Who Cares Scotland & @natlibscot.bsky.social funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 THROUGH THE SHORTBREAD TIN

Following its acclaimed 2025 tour, this poetic & playful show in Scots & Gaelic will tour to @edfringe.bsky.social and historic sites with Historic Environment Scotland.

Written and performed by Martin O’Connor. Original direction by Lu Kemp
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
✈️ THE HIGH LIFE returns in a world premiere new musical.

Story, Script & Lyrics by Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson & Johnny McKnight
Music by Forbes Masson additional music by Alan Cumming
Dir/ by Andrew Panton
Co-pro w/ Dundee Rep, in assoc w/ Capital Theatres & Aberdeen Performing Arts
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
👖STAND & DELIVER: THE LEE JEANS SIT-IN

45 years after the legendary Greenock factory occupation, we bring to life a story of solidarity and enduring friendship, with a live 80s soundtrack.

By Frances Poet, dir/ by Jemima Levick. Story consultant Paul English
Co-pro w/ @trontheatre.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📚 THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE

Gayle Rankin returns to Scotland’s stages in the Scottish premiere of David Harrower’s adaption of Muriel Spark’s classic, directed by Vicky Featherstone.

In partnership w/ The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in assoc w/ @pitlochryft.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM