Future Proofing is a partnership project which aims to offer a sustainable solution to the personnel shortages in Scotland within creative production, stage management and technical skills by inspiring a new generation at entry level onwards and supporting the continuing professional development of our experienced practitioners and educators.
News
Improving Access to Scottish Theatre
So, if you thought your theatre days are over… here comes the new Access Scottish Theatre website.
Jon Morgan steps down as Director of FST
Jon Morgan has announced he will be stepping down as Director of FST in December this year following his appointment as Director of the Theatres Trust.
Magdalena Schamberger appointed as Honorary Professor with Queen Margaret University.
We are delighted to announce that Magdalena Schamberger, Artistic Director of Hearts & Minds has been appointed an Honorary Professor with the Division of Nursing at Queen Margaret University (QMU) with effect from 1 August 2016.
Arts, creativity and the integration of Refugees in Scotland Seminar
The Scottish Government in partnership with Creative Scotland, Scottish Refugee Council and the Federation of Scottish Theatre are holding a free one day seminar on how the arts and culture can support the integration of refugees in Scotland.
Creative Scotland support FST membership for professional Gaelic drama and dance individual practitioners and groups for 16/17
The Federation of Scottish Theatre is very pleased to announce that Creative Scotland have awarded a small fund to support more professional Gaelic medium theatres and individual practitioners to join FST.
Theatre 2016 – dates and initial details announced for largest ever theatre industry conference in the UK
Booking now open for Theatre 2016, the largest ever industry-wide theatre industry conference in the UK.
Theatre health and safety training fund to be set up in memory of Euan Turner
A fund is to be set up to establish a training scheme in memory of an influential safety and health professional who spent much of his career in Scottish theatre.
FST Statement on Creative Scotland’s Regular Funding decisions for 2015-18
Creative Scotland has announced the Regular Funding decisions for 2015-18. It is a mix of good and bad news for FST members.
New touring event tackles long- and short-term planning in Scottish Theatre
FST’s Emporium is a well-established event facilitating connections between producing companies, venues, producers and promoters. Since the first event in 2006, the demand for an event allowing companies to ‘sell’ their show has grown and the attendance increased by nearly 300%.
Scottish Company Explores Reaching Larger Audience in the Cinema
On Sunday 3 August at 6pm to coincide with the press performance for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 production of The Carousel, Stellar Quines is premiering its ground breaking film of The List alongside Filming The List, a behind the scenes documentary revealing how the worlds of theatre and film worked with their differences to create a Scottish first for both.
Five-day course during EIF is a great opportunity for ambitious producers, programmers and performers
International Festival Encounters: Developing Artistic Entrepreneurship is an immersive and inspiring summer school in Edinburgh.