We are delighted to welcome @1katemcgrath.bsky.social to our Board of Directors She is Artistic Director & CEO, and co-founder of Fuel, a Clore Leadership Trustee and is committed to socially engaged and adventurous artists and theatre-making www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/profile/kate...

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Following a call-out earlier this year, three new poetry-led performance pieces have been announced, premiering at Edinburgh International Poetry Festival @ptbopoetry.bsky.social on 23 November

We have £15 tickets to Black Hole Sign for NHS workers. Use code BLACKHOLE15 online or present your Blue Light Card to our Sales Desk 8-18 OCT https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/black-hole-sign-autumn-25 A Tron Theatre & Traverse production, in association with National Theatre of Scotland

You’ve got until Saturday to catch #BlackHoleSign in Glasgow at @trontheatre.bsky.social Fear not if you miss your appointment, you can see it at @traversetheatre.bsky.social! in Edinburgh from next week! BOOK NOW🎟️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/black... 🎥@81FilmsUK

🎭TWO TISS SHOWS ON THE ROAD🎒 TiSS is back on the road across Scotland with two inspiring and interactive shows for Primary School childreN FIND OUT MORE www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/theat... 📷 Amy Sinead and Katy Steele

Still a week left to catch Uma Rada-Rajah's “powerful” (The Scotsman) new play #BlackHoleSign at the @trontheatre.bsky.social before it heads to the @traversetheatre.bsky.social in Edinburgh from 8 to 18 October BOOK NOW🎟️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/black... 📸Mihaela Bodlovic

“A sensitive and stylish staging of a powerfully poignant play, and a welcome return for the Citz.” ★★★★, The Stage Catch #SmallActsofLove at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow until 4 October 💙 BOOK NOW 🎟️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small... 🎥Urbancroft Films

“It’s about finding a life again.” Marc Brew spoke to the Guardian about an Accident / a Life as it heads to @sadlers_wells.bsky.social this weekend READ HERE 📰 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

✈️CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF!️✈️ Here’s your first chance to listen to a song from #TheHighLife: The Musical, with Air Stewards Steve and Sebastian reunited in the sound booth and hitting those high notes🎶

Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman go head-to-head in the new trailer for The #FifthStep... 🐰 David Ireland’s subversively funny five-star new play, directed by Finn Den Hertog, comes to cinemas worldwide from 27 November with National Theatre Live

It’s opening at the Tron for Uma Nada Rajah's new play #BlackHoleSign. Break a leg to all the Cast, Creatives and Crew! Here is director Gareth Nicholls telling us more about the show and what audiences can look forward to... 🎥81 Films UK

Tonight is the first preview of #BlackHoleSign at the Tron Theatre. Here’s the cast letting us know what to expect… Catch it at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow until 4 October and then at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from 8 to 18 October 🎥81 Films UK

Braw news! Through The #ShortbreadTin has been nominated for Best New Play in this year’s #UKTAwards NTS has also been nominated for Excellence in Touring for the tour. Congratulations to writer/ performer @martocon.bsky.social, director Lu Kemp & the whole team 📷 Sally Jubb

Kinaara (Edge) will receive its official premiere in November at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025 🎥The short film, written and directed by @realkalsabir.bsky.social and produced by NTS, will premiere as part of the Home Comforts shorts event on Friday 7 November

Marc Brew and @sidilarbicherkaoui's an Accident / a Life heads to @sadlerswells.bsky.social This semi-autobiographical piece unravels moments in our lives, exploring difficult things with and without words using storytelling, film, music, dance and a car 📸Filip Van Roe

🎶Rockvilla is alive with the sound of music(al theatre)! 🎹 Our Composer in Residence @gusgowland.bsky.social hosted a Musical Theatre Open Mic Night full of connection and creativity for writers, performers and musical directors Thanks to everyone who brought their talents to the night!

It’s opening night for #SmallActsofLove, the powerful new production that marks the reopening of Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre 💙 Here is your first look at the show, playing until 4 October BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small... 📸Mihaela Bodlovic

"It tries to pay tribute to something that happened 35 years ago which should not be forgotten." From the emotional weight of the story to the sheer scale of the cast and band (19 in total!), composer Ricky Ross shares what makes #SmallActsOfLove so special. 💙

Playwright and practising critical care nurse Uma Nada-Rajah will be on Front Row this evening, in conversation with Kirsty Wark and writer and former doctor Adam Kay, talking about her new play Black Hole Sign, where a crumbling and understaffed A&E department tries to get through the night.

Here is your first look inside the rehearsal room for Black Hole Sign! Opens at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow later this month before touring to the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh 📸Mihaela Bodlovic

🌟Rockvilla is buzzing today as we welcome drama teachers from high schools across Scotland to the building for CREATIVE INSIGHTS!🌟 The day includes learning, networking and practical sessions with theatre professionals, with lots of top tips to take back to the classroom.

“Composing these songs has been a moving experience. The Citz is my local theatre, so I’m proud to be part of its opening season.” 🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙

📢 ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY 📢 We are looking for an experienced and creative Videographer/ Film Maker to join our Audience and Media team! Deadline: Tuesday 9 September APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/videogr... #ArtsJobs 📸Kirsty Anderson

🚨REMINDER🚨 We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Digital and Communications Officer to join our Audience and Media team! Deadline: Wednesday 3 September APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/digital... #ArtsJobs 📸 Eoin Carey

Catch The #UnlikelyFriendship this weekend at Tramway Glasgow ✨ Created by Vee Smith and Sadiq Ali 📅 29 & 30 August DON’T MISS IT, BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-u... 📸 Tommy Ga Ken Wan

Sky Arts is celebrating the arts heroes who work behind the scenes 24/7 with a portrait series featuring arts heroes from across the UK – featuring two members of Team NTS Patrick Ahaotu, Assistant Building Supervisor and Cleaner and Jellybean, Wellbeing Officer! 📸Julie Broadfoot

Playwright and practising critical care nurse Uma Nada-Rajah talks about her brand-new play Black Hole Sign, where a crumbling and understaffed A&E department tries to get through the night. Touring to the Tron Theatre, Glasgow and Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh this autumn.

REMINDER Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24 NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla #FranticIgnition2025

📢 LAST CHANCE 📢 Don't forget to apply for our Office Administrator role, based at Rockvilla, Glasgow. Deadline: Monday 26 August Full info www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/office-... 📷 Julie Howden #ArtsJobs

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢 We are looking for an experienced and creative Videographer/ Film Maker to join our Audience and Media team! Deadline: Tuesday 9 September APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/videogr... #ArtsJobs

Congratulations to the company of Through the #ShortbreadTin, for their nomination in the Scots Language Awards 2025 for Best Scots Stage Production o the Year @handsupfortrad.bsky.social You can vote here noo! projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguag... 📷 Sally Jubb

The Small Acts of Love company is hard at work in the rehearsal room here at Rockvilla, getting ready to reopen the Citizens Theatre in September 🤍 Spanning 36 years, Small Acts of Love follows the journey of 2 communities brought together under extraordinary circumstances 📷 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

NEWS! Make it Happen, written by James Graham & dir. by Andrew Panton & She’s Behind You, written/performed by Johnny McKnight, dir. by John Tiffany, have been nominated for List Magazine Festival Awards Full info here list.co.uk/news/shortli... 📷 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan & Marc Brenner

NTS Artistic Director Jackie Wylie is heading over to the Edinburgh Book Festival today to talk to the pioneering intimacy co-ordinator, Ita O’Brien about her new book who will reflect on how we navigate sex and intimacy within ourselves, and with others.

🎒BACK TO SCHOOL🍎 Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ 📸Julie Howden

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢 We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Digital and Communications Officer to join our Audience and Media team! Deadline: Wednesday 3 September APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/digital... #ArtsJobs

“I laughed until I cried, and then I wanted to cry a bit too. It doesn’t just make you feel better about panto. It makes you feel better about life.” ★★★★★ WhatsOnStage And in other great news She’s Behind You has gone and scooped a ‘Dame Good Show’ Bestie award! 🌈

Five more chances to catch The #UnlikelyFriendship wowing audiences at Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, ahead of two Glasgow dates ✨ Created by Vee Smith and Sadiq Ali

🏦Congratulations to the company of Make It Happen as they take their final bow!🪙 Thank you to audiences at Dundee Rep and at the Edinburgh International Festival who joined us for this sold-out run of an epic Edinburgh tale and the rise and fall of the world’s biggest bank

“Johnny McKnight’s beloved, quintessentially Scottish pantomime dame” has only gone and won a Fringe First ✨ 🌈 Congratulations to Dame Dorothy Blawna-Gale AKA Johnny McKnight, John Tiffany, Kenny Miller, Grant Anderson, Ross Brown and all the team! 👠

🏦The stars are out for Make it Happen! 🪙 Tickets are currently unavailable but check the box office at the Festival Theatre for returns! 🎟️️ 📸 Marc Brenner

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢 We are looking for a motivated Office Administrator with an attention to detail to join our Finance and Admin team! Deadline: Monday 25 August APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/office-... #ArtsJobs

“It felt good to be involved in something that will hopefully educate others on care-experience and help care-experience people feel less lost” The countdown clock is ticking for the final chance to be part of our Caring Scotland project.

Huge congratulations to The #UnlikelyFriendship on their opening performance at Assembly Roxy today✨ A visually stunning aerial show, The Unlikely Friendship is the story of a girl who wants to be a monster & a boy who wants to fly 🪶

✨🌈 👠 "Be cheaper. Be funnier. Be wilder. Be bolder. Be for everyone. Be daring. In Scotland, we do that in spades.” Break a leg to the wild and bold cast, crew and creative team of She’s Behind You- opening at the Traverse Theatre tonight!

🏦Here’s your first look at Make It Happen ahead of its WORLD PREMIERE tomorrow evening at the Edinburgh International Festival 🪙 Final few tickets remaining, so head to the link in our bio to BOOK NOW to avoid missing out! 🎟️️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/make-... 📸 Marc Brenner

It's panto season! Oh no, it's not!?✨ Well, it's definitely festival season and She's Behind You has arrived at #TravFest25 Here's a first look at the world premiere of She's Behind You with Dorothy Blawna Gale storming the @traversetheatre.bsky.social stage until the 24 August!👠

Step inside the minds of Make It Happen’s designers, Anna Fleischle & Angelica Rush. Drawing inspiration from Greek tragedy, power dynamics & church iconography they’ve created a "whirlwind” of exaggerated suits and bold visuals. BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/make-...

CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU 🐰 To the cast, crew & creatives of The #FifthStep as its ends it sold-out run in West End’s Soho Place tonight Fear not if you missed it.... 📸 Johan Persson

“Hopefully it’s going to bring a bit of joy. Much needed joy and levity and laughter at a time where sometimes that's quite hard to find.” ✨🌈 👠 We're so excited that She’s Behind You will meet its first preview audience tonight! BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/shes-...