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👇

Thanks to everyone who attended our FST Members Check-in this morning, following Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding decisions. If you aren't a member, or missed our morning session, you can join the Performing Arts Sector Check-in at 2pm today! Register: www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...

On Thursday 6 February, we are hosting two virtual meetings for MYF applicants following Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding decisions. 💙Taking the temperature: FST Members Check-in, 11am 💙Performing Arts Sector Check-in, 2pm Find out more and register: www.scottishtheatre.org/resources/cr...

FST statement on Multi-Year Funding: Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is aware that a significant number of arts organisations in Scotland, including many of our members, have today received the long-awaited outcome of their Multi-Year Funding applications from Creative Scotland. 1/7

We are only a couple days away from Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding decisions on Thursday 30 January, from 10am. FST we have created a live webpage with information and resources, available to both members and non-members: www.scottishtheatre.org/resources/cr... 💙🧵1/2

The Scottish Government has launched a survey to help define the scope of the Scottish Government's review on culture sector support. We encourage everyone to respond. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Culture for Climate Scotland - formerly Creative Carbon Scotland's - 2025 assembly SPRINGBOARD is taking place online from 5-6 March. This year focuses on revisions needed within society due to climate change & how arts & culture sectors can contribute to this reimagined world.

🚨Mentee Applications close at 5pm🚨 For individuals at any stage of their career, FST's mentorship programme pairs you up with one of our trained mentors, who have a vast range of experience, ready to help you achieve your goals💙 Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/sect...

Hoping to focus on your creative craft in 2025? Want to review & reflect on your work? Looking for a programme where you set your own goals and schedule? FST's Mentorship Programme might be right for you!💙 🚨APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 10 Jan, 5pm🚨 www.scottishtheatre.org/sector-suppo...

Thank you for a brilliant 2024 ✨ We are so grateful to be part of this innovative sector & have high hopes for 2025!💙 The FST office will be closed from tomorrow 24 December until 2 January, inclusively. Have a wonderful festive season & Happy New Year when it comes!🎄🌟🎊

1/ Fellow FST members & followers, please speak up for culture & respond to @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social consultation. Funding for key culture orgs, including FST members Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre, is at risk. Let’s support our colleagues in Dundee: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

📢 We are delighted to announce 4 brilliant talents joining our team in 2025! Adrian Hon, Bryony Shanahan, Michael John O’Neill and Emma Dorfman will bring a range of perspectives and skills to the team to develop and broaden our work. 📰 Read more here: www.traverse.co.uk/news/four-ne...

We could not be happier that The Gaiety's Mother Goose is the first hearing-led panto in Scotland to feature D/deaf actors. Congratulations to the cast and creatives for this spectacular production, and break a leg for the rest of your run! 💙✨

FST is pleased that the Scottish Government has committed to increase the culture budget by £34m next year, with almost £54m for Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding. This is better than expected, and we hope it is a positive sign for the future of the sector.

Rona Munro, David Hayman and Bill Paterson are among leading figures to back #InvestInCulture, a campaign calling on the Scottish government to fulfil its promise to up culture spending by £100m by 2028/29, and by £25m in 2025/6. More here @thestage.bsky.social: www.thestage.co.uk/news/give-us...

We've joined with other Scottish culture organisations to launch a new campaign #InvestInCulture - calling on on the Scottish Gov to follow through on their promise of long-term sustainable funding for the arts by increasing sector investment annually by ‘at least’ £100 million by 2028/29. 🧵1/5

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