We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Go, See, Network, Share Fund to provide financial support FST Full and Individual Members to enable them to attend key sector events, both domestic and international, where attendance provides significant opportunity for continued professional, creative and project development.
News
New Awards Support Theatre for Social Change at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Last week saw the announcement of two new awards for shows presented at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The SIT-UP Awards will aim to harness the power of plays to achieve greater social impact by supporting theatre companies before, during and after their productions allowing them to encourage audiences ‘to do something’ if they are affected by work they have seen on stage.
UK Theatre and SOLT launch Theatre Helpline
UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre (SOLT) have launched the Theatre Helpline, a free 24-hour phone and email service supporting theatre professionals with any issue affecting their health and wellbeing.
First 2018-19 FST Bursary Awards Announced
We are delighted to announce the first batch of awards for FST’s 2018-19 bursaries.
Call for Artists for Cryptic Nights
Cryptic are currently looking for creatively ambitious artists with innovative ideas for their 2019/20 Cryptic Nights Programme.
Magnetic North offer development opportunity for mid-career artists
Applications are now open for Magnetic North’s Artist Attachment – a major new paid opportunity for Scottish-based artists supported by Creative Scotland and Jerwood Charitable Foundation.
2018 Made in Scotland Programme launched
The 2018 Made in Scotland programme was launched this morning when Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, announced the companies and artists selected.
Macrobert Arts Centre appoints Scotland’s First BSL Director Trainee
Yesterday Macrobert Arts Centre announced the appointment of Scotland’s first ever BSL Director Trainee.
New Summer Training Courses Announced
We are pleased to announce two new training courses as part of our 2018 Summer training programme.
2018-19 Step Up Mentor Applications Open
Mentor applications are now open for Step Up – our unique professional development programme designed to support and develop individuals working within the performing arts sector.
The Touring Network Call for Performers
The Touring Network is looking performers with tour-ready work to participate in a showcase at their annual Gathering. This year’s event will take place in Forres, coinciding with the Findhorn Bay Festival, from Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 September 2018.
The Work Room present new online dance resource
Last month The Work room launched In Motion, a new online screen dance resource. For this project, they were commissioned by digital arts platform The Space to produce a short series of short films showcasing independent dance artists making work for screen in Scotland.