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.

Check out our upcoming events, exclusive to FST Members💙 👇👇👇

We're seeking passionate, skilled & dedicated new staff members to join our team in order to support and champion the performing arts in Scotland. 💙Change Programmes Lead 💙Events and Membership Assistant 💙Administration and Finance Assistant Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-o...

The year ahead for Dirliebane! What would you like to come to? BABY BLAST! Creative play sessions for babies under 12 months and their grown ups at Perth Theatre, starting 6 Feb. www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/wha.../baby-... 1/4

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social, Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts, is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer buff.ly/MrkrfZS (deadline - 28 Apr 2025)

FST Bursary applications close in less than a week! Would you, or someone you know, would benefit for a placement with an established organisation or individual within the performing arts for up to 12 weeks? Check out our website to find out more and submit your application! Link below👇

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social , Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts, is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer buff.ly/ad1ec7H (deadline - 28 Apr 2025)

Frankie Stein– Is she human? Is she AI? 🧟‍ Inspired by Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankie Stein is a darkly comic, sci-fi play with songs exploring gender, power and technology💚 Stay tuned for ticket info, team announcements & more 👀 Written by Julia Taudevin Music & Lyrics by Bethany Tennick

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social , Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts, is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer buff.ly/TJf6KT3 (deadline - 28 Apr 2025)

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💙 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...

Are you interested in FST bursaries & looking to expand your network? Our virtual speed dating session on 27 March from 10am-12pm will act as an initial introduction between hosts & individuals interested in placements, where you can gauge whether you could be the right fit to work with each other!

Are you passionate about the transformational power of the arts? Are you an experienced communicator? Do you work well leading a team to accomplish a wider vision? Then you might be the perfect fit for our next CEO! Find the full recruitment pack here: www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-o...

Are you interesting in hosting a bursary in the future? Come along to our Speed Dating Session to network with inspired individuals, & see if hosting an FST bursary might be right for you! Email [email protected] with 'Bursary Speed Dating 2025 Sign Up' as the subject line to sign up!💙

Louisa McDaid, an Edinburgh-based Theatre Captioner, Live Captioner and Lipspeaker, has created a fab Guide to Captioning for the Arts, Cultural and Performance Sector in Scotland which you download from our pals @fedscottheatre.bsky.social

Our Multi-Year Funding Outcome survey closes soon! Please share your experiences and help FST understand the overall impact on the performing arts sector. All answers are confidential and the survey should only take about 5 minutes: bit.ly/MYFSurvey

For those enquiring how they can lend their support to Cumbernauld Theatre at this time, the website below suggests some actions👇