🎤 @ptbopoetry.bsky.social is here! The brand-new poetry-led performances 'Anthropocene: The Human-Altered World' premieres on Sunday. In assoc with NTS. 📅Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh. 5.30pm BSL interpreted & livestreamed.

THE SCOTTISH PREMIERE NOW ON SALE 📚THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE Forever 'in her prime'. Gayle Rankin returns to Scottish stages, taking on the iconic role of Miss #JeanBrodie, in this visceral adaptation by David Harrower. Directed by Vicky Featherstone.

We’re looking back on 2025 and all the brilliant theatre that we’ve toured to Scottish stages this year 🎭 󠁢󠁳󠁣If you enjoyed Through the #ShortbreadTin, #KELI or #MakeItHappen this year, please consider voting for us at the @WhatsOnStage Awards🏆 📸Marc Brenner, Mihaela Bodlovic, Sally Jubb

📢WE ARE HIRING 📢 We are looking for an Assistant Producer (Artistic Development) to work in the Artistic Development team to support the development of the Company’s pipeline of projects for production. Deadline: 07 Jan 2026 APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/assistant-producer-2

We are proud to be a founder supporter and champion of the Theatre Green Book, and to be one of 350+ organisations UK-wide committed to reaching its standards!

🖊️Beyond the Draft is a new free, eight-week programme for six playwrights in Scotland, who self-identify as experiencing barriers to access within the theatre sector Hosted at NTS HQ in Glasgow & created by NTS Fellows Hannah Low & Leah Byrne 📸Alastair More

There is still a chance of being involved in the Caring Scotland listening project and the One Hundred Voices interactive installation and sound collection! If you are care experienced and want your voice to be heard, please do get in touch

🏥Trolleydarity invites hospital patients on a sensory micro-adventure, blending soundscapes and scents to take you places without ever leaving their bed Co-created by Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/fancy...

“The whole of the 20th-anniversary season is about going out to the people of Scotland, and actually being part of the storytelling of the nation…” NTS AD Jackie Wylie spoke to Jane Bradley at The Scotsman ahead of our 2026 launch. 🔗 Read more here - shorturl.at/9i9lW

Join us for the premiere tonight of Kinaara (Edge) 💛 A powerful new short film by @realkalsabir.bsky.social, produced by @ntsonline.bsky.social part of @mhfestival.bsky.social at CCA Glasgow. 🎟️ www.mhfestival.com/events/home-comforts/ 📸 Kirsty Anderson

20 Years of Game-Changing Theatre 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
💙✨ Bold ideas, new voices, and unforgettable stories. Check out our 2026 programme now! 💫  👀👉 www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/nts-at-20-launched #NTS2026

📣 Announcing #NTS2026 📣 20 Years of Game-Changing Theatre For two decades, @ntsonline.bsky.social has ripped up the rulebook. Our 2026 season celebrates bold ideas, new voices, and unforgettable stories. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ready to find out more? 👇 buff.ly/kBz5fEB 📸 Kirsty Anderson

The stage is set. Tomorrow at noon. #NTS2026

From 4 November, artists Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve (Trolleydarity) will be offering patients and staff at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, the chance for a unique, immersive Scratch and Sniff Staycation! 🏥 In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts 📸Eoin Carey

🚨COMPETITION TIME🚨 🎟️ If you’d like to win 2x tickets to the red-carpet premiere of The #FifthStep NT Live capture at Jack Lowden’s favourite cinema – The Filmhouse, Edinburgh on Tues 4 November, reply to this post by 13:00 on Fri 31 October and make sure you’re following us!

The #FifthStep, with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman comes to cinemas worldwide from 27 November with National Theatre Live🐰 Find your local venue and book now! 🎟️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-f...

First Nights offers community groups a brilliant night out at the theatre To celebrate 20 years of NTS in 2026, we are hosting more groups than ever before! By supporting Festive First Nights this year, you’ll help make this possible MORE INFO www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/support-us/f...

Tonight is the final performance of Black Hole Sign, the urgent new play by Uma Nada-Rajah, directed by Gareth Nicholls. Thanks to the cast, creatives and crew who brought this show to the stage, and to all the audiences who joined us in Glasgow and Edinburgh 📸Mihaela Bodlovic

The #FifthStep, with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman comes to cinemas worldwide from 27 November with National Theatre Live🐰 Find your local venue and book now! 🎟️ www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-f...

It’s #NationalRestartAHeartDay, and today, NTS staff and freelancers have been doing Emergency First Aid at Work training, delivered by Bee Core Training. We also have a publicly accessible defibrillator in our Rockvilla HQ and always have trained staff on site to operate it.

We're going to be a little quieter on our social platforms as we get ready for 2026 Season Launch... We launch our 20th Birthday Season on November 6 2025 – we can’t wait to share!

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, we wanted to share a first look at Kal Sabir’s short film Kinaara (Edge) 🎥The short film, written and directed by @realkalsabir.bsky.social and produced by NTS, will premiere at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢 We are looking for a Producer to work as part of our Producing and Planning team to support a range of projects and productions! Deadline: Monday 3 November APPLY NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/producer #ArtsJobs

#BlackHoleSign opens at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social tonight and plays until the 18 Oct, you don't miss it! BOOK NOW🎟️ www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve... 📸Mihaela Bodlovic

Today, Martin O’Connor’s “thought-provoking and ­delightfully humorous” (The National) show Through the #ShortbreadTin was screened for a live and online audience of High School Gaelic learners from around Scotland

Tonight marks the final performance of #SmallActsofLove Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙

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