Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is excited to announce the latest seven recipients of their long-standing bursary programme, which has already assisted over one hundred and fifty individuals gain vital experience in the performing arts sector. Founded in 2008, the bursary programme continues to help elevate careers and further skill development within Scotland’s performing arts sector.
In this latest round of bursaries, FST is granting a total of £31,131.85 to seven recipients working across six disciplines within the sector. FST bursaries are allowing Alfie Packham to take part in the design process for the 2026 Citizens Theatre Christmas production of Cinderella. Betsy King will be working with Imaginate‘s school projects for ten weeks as an Assistant Producer, and Bea Webster is taking part in an Assistant Director placement with Jordan & Skinner.
Connor McKenna will be taking part in a Dramaturgy placement with Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, and Jessica Innes will be working with All or Nothing’s professional Aerial Ensemble as an aerial performance rigger and counterweighter. Huw Turnbull will be working with Tortoise in a Nutshell for seven weeks as a Creative Learning Facilitator and Assistant Director, and Staci Shaw is taking part in a Producing and Project Manager placement with Vanishing Point.
FST’s bursary programme has helped assist in the launch of many individuals’ careers within the Scottish performing arts sector, and they look forward to seeing the progress of these seven emerging creatives’ professional lives.
The next round of FST Bursaries opens on 2 October 2026, with applications closing on 8 November 2026. For more information about FST Bursaries and the application process, please contact hello@scottishtheatre.org.