Scotland’s membership and sector support body for professional dance, opera and theatre.
FST is the membership and sector support body for professional dance, opera, and theatre in Scotland. We advocate, connect across, and lead necessary change within the performing arts, enabling a thriving sector that that is integral to a vibrant, diverse, and equitable Scotland.
FST Membership is comprised of approximately 200 independent artists and practitioners, producing companies, venues, education and umbrella bodies across Scotland.
Emporium 2026
Scotland’s Performing Arts Marketplace After a six year hiatus, FST’s Emporium is back! This two-day event will kick off with our early dialogue day where artists with works in progress can speak to venue representatives and programmers. Day two will provide one-to-one meetings and broader networking opportunities during market day. Taking place across 27 and 28 […]
Edinburgh Fringe Resources, Events, and Opportunities
Every August, Scotland hosts the world’s largest performing arts festival: Edinburgh Fringe! As Edinburgh’s population doubles, things can often feel chaotic. The Edinburgh Festival and Fringe is a brilliant time to connect with other artists, venues, programmers, and presenters, as well as showcasing work. We want both FST Members and non-members alike to be able to make […]
Join Our Team: Change Programmes Lead
We are looking for a new Change Programmes Lead to join the FST Team! Salary: £35,329 (full-time) or part-time negotiable (pro-rata)Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time). Part-time arrangements, including four days per week, can be discussed.Contract term: Permanent Scotland’s performing arts sector is full of talented people, ambitious organisations and inspiring ideas. It also faces […]
Our Members
Bursaries
Bursaries include roles in producing, directing, design, choreography/movement, sound, technical/production, creative learning and artistic development.
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) and Scottish Society of Playwrights (SSP) release updated recommendations for the Standard Play Contract
FST and SSP have updated their Standard Play Contract, used to commission plays in Scotland. The new agreement will come into effect as of today, 1 April 2026. This decision was made after several focus groups and meetings with both FST members and the SSP Council. The updated contract recommendations are not only clearer and […]
Management & HR
Resources covering management and HR topics.