FST organises a number of networking events, members’ meetings and training sessions and offer these as a mix of live, online and hybrid events.
Past events
Copy of Online FST Members' Meeting - Wednesday 19th January 2022
FST Members Meetings
We have arranged an additional members’ meeting to reflect on the implications of the First Minister’s announcement, and to discuss what this means for the future of our work in the performing arts, including current and future funding.
FST Health & Safety Forum
Online Meet Up
In this forum we invite you to join with other members working in the sector to discuss the current issues in Health and Safety.
FST Members' Meeting Online - Thursday 9 December 2021
Online Meet Up
The theme of this meeting will be: Open for All? Six months on from the easing of COVID restrictions on public performance, what does being open really mean and what lessons have we learned from the pandemic?
FST Members' Meeting In-person - Thursday 9 December 2021
FST Members Meetings
The theme of this meeting will be: Open for All? Six months on from the easing of COVID restrictions on public performance, what does being open really mean and what lessons have we learned from the pandemic?
Scottish Mental Health First Aid
Training
This online course covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.
General Managers' Meet Up
Online Meet Up
Join us for our regular monthly meet up to bring general managers (or those with similar operational roles) together to share their experiences, share expertise / tips on dealing with the common themes and issues.
Technical Sustainability
Training
This session aims to review the practicalities of the Theatre Green Book, look at recent case studies and how we might overcome the barriers to sustainability within the sector.
Producer Meet Up
Online Meet Up
Join us for this Producer Forum, an opportunity to get together to share experiences, share expertise and tips on dealing with the common themes and issues.
Anderson Strathern and the Federation of Scottish Theatre’s Legal Update
Online Meet Up
The seminar will be of particular interest to theatre, dance and performing arts organisations and freelance practitioners.
September 2021 Members' Meeting + AGM
FST Members Meetings
The Members' Meeting on Wednesday 29 September 2021 will take place online via Zoom. It will include FST's Annual General Meeting and ordinary business.
General Managers' Meet Up
Online Meet Up
General Managers monthly meet up.
Mental Health Awareness for Managers
Training
This interactive two-part course (2 & 9th Sept) will introduce you to tools and strategies to remotely support and lead your teams and your own mental health and wellbeing.