The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is pleased to support the publication of the State of the Nation: Thoughts from a Strategic Gathering for Scotland’s Theatre Sector report, produced by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord following the conference held at the Citizens Theatre in October 2025. Convened by An Tobar and Mull Theatre, Citizens Theatre and Playwrights’ Studio Scotland, with support from FST, […]
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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 […]
The Federation of Scottish Theatre announces the latest seven bursary recipients
The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is proud to announce the latest recipients of their long-standing bursary programme. FST’s bursaries have already helped over one hundred individuals gain vital experience in the performing arts sector, assisting in elevating their careers and furthering skill development within the sector. FST is granting £27,857.90 in total to seven […]
Federation of Scottish Theatre turns 50
Today, 23 January 2026, the Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) celebrates their 50th birthday. The organisation was registered on 23 January 1976 with a governing document that was co-signed by collaborators from seven Scottish theatres, a powerful reminder that FST has always been built through collective effort, and that same spirit still drives the network […]
FST Response to the Scottish Budget
The Federation of Scottish Theatre welcomes the Scottish Government’s continued commitment to increase culture funding, however we note the impact of ongoing standstill funding for the National Performing Companies alongside the limited uplifts Scotland’s producing houses received earlier this year from Creative Scotland. While smaller companies have benefitted from inclusion in Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Fund […]
Responding to the Independent Review of Creative Scotland
FST broadly welcomes the findings of the Review. We recognise Creative Scotland’s importance to the sector and the huge effort invested in gathering evidence. At the same time, we agree with many contributors that the recommendations need to translate into clear, measurable changes – both within Creative Scotland and across the wider culture support system.
Federation of Scottish Theatre’s response to the Independent Review of Creative Scotland
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Creative Scotland and its recommendations. We were pleased to engage with the process on behalf of our members from across the performing arts in Scotland, and we appreciated the opportunity to amplify the experiences and concerns of organisations and individuals working throughout […]
Federation of Scottish Theatre appoints Kenny McGlashan as new Chief Executive Officer
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) and their Board of Directors are delighted to announce Kenny McGlashan as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Kenny McGlashan will be joining FST in September of 2025, stepping down from his current position as CEO of YTAS (Youth Theatre Arts Scotland). Kenny has been with YTAS since […]
FST Bursaries awarded to eight emerging artists, with placements hosted by Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Birds of Paradise, amongst others
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is proud to announce the recipients of their Spring/Summer 2025 Bursaries. FST received almost double the applications than in their previous round of submissions, highlighting the importance of FST Bursaries in allowing emerging artists to gain vital experience in the performing arts sector. Funding eight bursaries at the cost of […]
The Scottish Society of Playwrights rates for the Commissioning of a Play
At their AGM in November 2024, Scottish Society of Playwrights (SSP) members voted to approve an increase in rates, effective from April 2025. This is the first formal uplift in writers’ fees implemented by SSP in 5 years and increases are being applied across all of their agreements. The rates that will be of interest […]
Resignation of FST Chief Executive, Fiona Sturgeon Shea
The Board of FST would like to inform members and other stakeholders that Fiona Sturgeon Shea has tendered her resignation as Chief Executive and will leave the organisation in May. We want to express our deepest gratitude to Fiona for her dedicated leadership during a time of considerable uncertainty and change for both the organisation […]
FST statement on Multi-Year Funding
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is aware that a significant number of arts organisations in Scotland, including many of our members, have today received the long-awaited outcome of their Multi-Year Funding applications from Creative Scotland. From the communications provided by Creative Scotland, we have some knowledge about those that have received positive news of their […]