There's only one week left to snag your Early Bird discount for Emporium! Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fsts-empor... Find out more here: www.scottishtheatre.org/events/empor... Remember, #FSTEmporium is open to FST Members AND non-Members. We can't wait to see you all there 💙

FST Bursaries have been running since 2008, & have supported over 150 practitioners across Scotland gain practical, hands-on experience within established organisations or alongside established practitioners ✨ Take a look at what some previous recipients have said about #FSTBursaries below 👇 🧵1/6

Applications for our Early Dialogue Day are officially open 🎉 This brilliant opportunity for artists/companies to discuss plans for new work or early-stage work with programmers & venues from across Scotland will take place on 27 October 💙 Applications close 17 July, 12 noon ✨ Find links below👇

Our newly updated & amended bursaries are officially open for applications! 💙 Find out more about #FSTBursaries: www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo... If you’re a prospective host or individual looking for a placement, fill in our new matchmaking platform: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Registration for Emporium 2026 is officially open 🎉 Emporium will be held from 27-28 October, with the Market Day taking place on the 28th! Early bird ticket sales end on 11 June, so make sure to grab your tickets soon: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fsts-empor... 🧵1/2

FST Bursaries open on Friday 22 May & our new matchmaking platform is now live! The aim of this new platform is to make bursary and placement opportunities more transparent, connected and accessible across Scotland’s performing arts sector 💙 Find it here 👉 docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 🧵1/2

Early Dialogue Day (EDD) will take place on the first day of Emporium! This is a brilliant opportunity for artists/companies to discuss plans for new work or early-stage work with programmers and venues from across Scotland 💙 🧵1/2

Registration for Emporium opens in two weeks on 21 May! Find out more on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/emporium-2026 Keep an eye out for early birds tickets on 21 May & block off 27 & 28 October in your diaries, as Emporium is set to be the Scottish performing arts meet-up of the year! 💙

FST’s Bursaries and their application process have been updated and amended, aiming to be more accessible and streamlined! The next round of bursaries will open on 22 May, and close on 26 June 💙 Check out our website now to find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...

The rumours are true, FST’s much beloved Emporium is back for 2026! Save the Date for 27 and 28 October! Emporium is set to be an exciting weekend of celebration for Scottish performing arts, bringing the industry together 💙 🧵1/2

REMINDER: Register for our forums on 5 May 💙 Audience Forum Introductory Meeting-10am www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in... 💙 Producers Forum Introductory Meeting-12pm www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in... 💙 Touring Forum Introductory Meeting-2.30pm www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in... 🧵1/2

FST and @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social have have updated the Standard Play Contract used to commission plays in Scotland. These updates are clearer & easier to use, reflecting current commissioning practice, & also includes new areas such as access, recording/filming, and use of AI. 🧵1/2

📣 Calling all Producers! 📣 We are looking for a passionate producer interested in the power of arts for social change to be a key part of our leadership team at Stellar Quines! 💜 💰️ £38,000 (Full Time, 28 hours PAYE) 📆 6th May 2026 @ 2pm To find out more and to apply head to: buff.ly/xgB2pjl

We recommend our members & the wider sector attend Arts Pay UK: Panel Discussion on 19 March This online panel discussion will bring together leaders already working to change how the sector operates to respond to Arts Pay 2025's, produced by @artsprofessional.co.uk & Baker Richards, findings 🧵1/2

Massive thank you to @fedscottheatre.bsky.social Sophie will be joining the creative team for our upcoming production, The Singer which will be touring Scotland including 2 weeks at @edfringe.bsky.social at @traversetheatre.bsky.social

FST is proud to announce the seven recipients of our Spring/Summer bursary round. We look forward to seeing the progress of these emerging creatives’ careers, throughout the bursary placements and beyond 💙 🧵1/3

Today FST celebrates our 50th Birthday💙 We are celebrating what we’ve built together over the last five decades, and look towards the future with renewed energy and confidence. In 2026, we will be providing a mix of new and refreshed opportunities for our members. Check out our 2026 Timeline👇

We encourage our members to complete Arts Infopoint UK's new 10 minute survey into the current experience of UK-EU working, barriers & opportunities for creative and cultural sectors in both the UK & Europe. Deadline: 15 January Complete the survey 👉 acnisurveys25.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

FST have identified 3 areas where were see a specific need within the performing arts sector in Scotland for our 2026 Scottish Parliament Election manifesto: 🔵1% for Culture 🔵Fair Work for Freelancers 🔵Pathways into Performing Arts More info on our website👇 www.scottishtheatre.org/fst-manifesto/

Join the new FST Team for our in-person Members Meeting on 10 December from 1pm-7pm. Kicking things off with a networking lunch, we will then move onto the Members Meeting, and conclude with a festive reception ❄️ Find out more about this Members Only event👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...

Earlier in the month, FST’s Membership & Networks Lead Gill Daniell attended the Creative Edinburgh Awards and was delighted to see so many FST members nominated!✨ 🧵1/4

FST welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Creative Scotland & its recommendations. We were pleased to engage with the process on behalf of our members, & appreciated the opportunity to amplify the experiences & concerns of those in the sector 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/2025/11/25/f...

✨Pathways to Europe – Festival d’Avignon 2025✨ This free online event, open to everyone, on 2 December will explore pathways for new European collaborations & touring opportunities for Scottish artists & theatre companies💙 Find out more 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...

Creative Scotland have opened a survey to help them understand how they can best shape the new Open Access Funds, with the aim to improve access, simplify processes and better support the sector. Find out more & complete the survey👉 www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...

Interested in an FST Bursary? Check out our Bursaries Matching Platform to find your perfect placement match ✨ 💙 docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 💙

FST has been running bursaries since 2008, helping over 100 people gain valuable experience in the performing arts ✨ Applications close 2 November, find out more on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...

Are you an established organisation or individual interesting in hosting an FST bursary? Check out our new Matchmaking Platform where you can submit your information & find emerging creatives looking for placements to expand their practice💙 FST Matchmaking Platform: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

We are LIVE! Time to hit the donate button 💜 Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰 We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭 Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne

Applications are open for @fedscottheatre.bsky.social Federation of Scottish Theatre's Bursaries which allow individuals to work within an established organisation / practitioner in the performing arts for up to 12 weeks buff.ly/o5fouQh (deadline - 2 Nov 2025)

✨Our Annual General Meeting & Members Meeting is only a week away on 8 October, 2pm-5pm✨ Come along to this online event to meet FST’s new Co-Opted Board Members, get an update from us on our plans & how members can get involved in what we’re working on, & receive an update from Creative Scotland 💙

Interested in applying for an FST Bursary? Come along to our online briefing session on 1 October from 1pm-3pm!💙 Find out more and register on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...

💙 FST’s bursary applications are officially open💙 These paid opportunities could allow you to gain experience by working within an established organisation or with an established practitioner in the performing arts for up to 12 weeks ✨ Find out more 👉👉👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...

Yesterday FST’s Advocacy Lead, Georgia Grainger, spoke on a panel at the EMCC Manifesto launch hosted by Lucy Hughes at Engender alongside Joseph Peach, Co-Director of Culture Counts, and Briana Pegado, Chair of the Culture Fair Work Taskforce and freelance advocacy professional and consultant💙 1/4

Our 46th Annual General Meeting and Members Meeting is taking place online on 8 October from 2pm-5pm! This members only event is a chance to be updated on FST news and also discuss topics important to our sector 💙 Sign-up on our website 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...

Check out our jobs board for opportunities within Scotland's cultural sector 💙 👉 👉 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/jobs/

💙‪Creative Scotland's Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance is open💙 The fund supports professional theatre and dance productions of varying scales to tour across Scotland! ✨Deadline: Wednesday 24 September, 2pm✨ 👉👉👉 www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...

The William Syson Foundation's Small Grants Fund opens today! They are welcoming applications from arts charities working in any art form or cross-art form 💙 Find out more: www.williamsysonfoundation.org.uk/small-grants...

We are officially in the swing of the Edinburgh Festivals now! Break a leg to all performers, creative teams, and brilliant administrative departments that help keep everyone afloat during the busy month of August!💙

There's only a few days left to submit your applications for FST's board! 💙 Here at FST, we believe diversity fuels creativity and strengthens leadership. We are seeking two new board members, from outwith FST's membership, with backgrounds in public policy & research, or legal &/or finance. 🧵1/2

If you: ✅are a curious and collaborative thinker ✅have an interest in Scotland culture sector? ✅have a background in in finance, public policy and research, or legal and/or finance Then you could be a great candidate for one of FST’s two new Co-opted Board Members! 💙 🧵1/2

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social are looking to recruit new Board Members and are specifically looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Financial; HR/Legal; Public Policy & Research buff.ly/1Itzt1P (deadline - 22 July 2025)

@fedscottheatre.bsky.social are seeking two new individuals to join their Board of Trustees and are looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Financial; HR/Legal; Public Policy & Research. Find out more at tinyurl.com/5f2nyay6 #boardmembers #trustees

M*****Classes Applications are re-open! 💡 Unfortunately we've had to postpone until Autumn, but that means you can still join the cohort! Apply by the 24th of July (noon) to be part of this free artist development programme and learn about lighting design for stage 🎭 🔗 - buff.ly/8AFIqqC

Meet FST's Spring/Summer Bursary Recipients! 💙 After receiving almost double the applications from our previous round, FST are happy to present bursary awards to eight individuals who will work with host organisations or individuals to gain vital experience in the performing arts sector. 🧵1/3

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social are looking to recruit new Board Members and are specifically looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Financial; HR/Legal; Public Policy & Research buff.ly/nUSCwzK (deadline - 22 July 2025)

FST are seeking two new Co-opted Board Members! You could be a perfect candidate if you're: ✅a curious and collaborative thinker ✅a candidate with a background in in finance, public policy and research, or legal and/or finance ✅interested in the Scottish culture sector

FST is delighted to announce the appointment of Kenny McGlashan as our new CEO! We will be welcoming Kenny onboard from September 2025 and look forward to working, with Kenny at the helm, to enable a thriving performing arts sector within Scotland 💙 Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/news/

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Access and Creative Principles Toolkit! We've distilled over 40 years of experience in making theatre performances with learning disabled actors into this new publication filled with insights, practical tips and examples: www.lungha.com/2025/06/lung...

Interested in joining the FST team? We're seeking three new staff members to champion our values of being collaborative, informed, & bold 💙Change Programmes Lead 💙Events & Membership Assistant 💙Administration & Finance Assistant Applications close on Monday! www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-o...

📣 ATTENTION: @fedscottheatre.bsky.social Members! 📣 We are delighted to announce that this Thursday 29th May, we will be launching our first Access and Creative Principles Toolkit, a resource for individuals and organisations with guidance on working with learning-disabled adults.