Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
@ytartsscot.bsky.social
We are Scotland's national development organisation for youth theatre. https://linktr.ee/ytartsscot
Edinburgh Youth Theatre (EYT) is seeking experienced Assistants to join their team for their Portobello classes buff.ly/YPsBtLZ (deadline - 13 Aug 2026)
Edinburgh Youth Theatre: Drama Assistants - YTAS
Edinburgh Youth Theatre (EYT) is seeking experienced assistants to join their team, specifically for the Portobello classes.
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Shut Up & King Creative Arts Education & Events are running their popular online Drag King 101 workshop with Dorian and Dick on 11 & 13 August 2026 ytas.org.uk/events/drag-...
Drag King 101 with Dorian and Dick - YTAS
Explore the masculine spectrum of the art of drag with two award-winning drag kings, Scotland's Dorian T. Fisk and the North of Ireland's Dick Von Dyke, and
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Edinburgh's Active Inquiry are running two workshops this autumn: • Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics with Barbara Santos 10 - 12 Sep 2026 buff.ly/vAbUZXh • Creating Legislative Theatre with Gavin Crichton 23 – 24 October 2026 buff.ly/daF0RJn
Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics - YTAS
A three day workshop with Brazilian theatre director, joker and actor Barbara Santos exploring a feminist Theatre of the Oppressed on 10 - 12 September 2026.
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We've announced a new batch of Knowledge Exchanges, our facilitated online meetings for YTAS members about a specific topic or trend that's been identified as important to the sector. First up is Registrations & Admin Systems on 22 September >
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Events
From large national events like the National Festival of Youth Theatre, to small gatherings and working groups, there’s always something happening at YTAS.
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Live Borders Arts & Creativity are running Community Theatre workshops for 18 yrs+ from 17 Aug - 17 Oct 2026 for their Untold Stories project where you can be part of a brand-new ensemble piece made from scratch
Untold Stories: Community Theatre Workshops (18+) - YTAS
Join this workshop series to create more Untold Stories: Tales from the Town and be part of a brand-new ensemble theatre piece made from scratch. Starting
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Do you have an idea you want to test in front of an audience? Capital Theatres are looking for theatremakers and companies to take part in their seasonal scratch night, Open Floor, on Fri 23 October 2026 buff.ly/OyPkn1Z (deadline - 13 Sep 2026)
Capital Theatres: Open Floor Scratch Night - YTAS
Do you have an idea you want to test in front of an audience? Capital Theatres are looking for theatremakers and companies to take part in their seasonal
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Scottish Youth Theatre are seeking up to four new Board members with sound knowledge and experience in one of their priority areas of Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing and/or PR buff.ly/pzGqzCK (deadline - 18 Sep 2026)
Scottish Youth Theatre: Board Recruitment - YTAS
Be part of shaping the creative landscape for Scotland’s young theatre-makers
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Platform is looking for artists at an early stage of their career to provide support and assistance to those currently leading the year round programme of participatory workshops and classes buff.ly/Wrx8ZdA (deadline - 10 Aug 2026)
Platform: Assistant Artist Open Call - YTAS
Platform is looking for artists at an early stage of their career to provide support and assistance to those currently leading our year round programme of
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Eden Court Highlands and Imagine Theatre are holding open auditions on Sun 30 Aug 2026 for this year’s pantomime, Cinderella, with roles in three teams of Junior Ensemble members and additional reserve team members
Eden Court Highlands & Imagine Theatre: Junior Open Auditions for Cinderella - YTAS
Eden Court Highlands and Imagine Theatre are holding open auditions for this year's magical pantomime, Cinderella, with roles in three teams of Junior
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Are you aged 18-25 and looking to expand your theatrical skill set? Join the Royal Lyceum Theatre for their new Young Artist short courses starting with Monologues on 20 October – 8 December 2026 buff.ly/EV8wmN8
Young Artist Short Courses - Monologues - YTAS
Are you aged 18-25 and looking to expand your theatrical skill set? Join the Royal Lyceum Theatre for these eight week courses to explore skills more
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Applications are open for @frameworktc.bsky.social Framework Theatre Company's Blueprint 2026 in Aberdeen this October, a series of free workshops designed to specifically target skills gaps for emerging theatre-makers who are at the beginning of their careers buff.ly/EEDSbwr (deadline - 4 Aug 2026)
Framework Theatre Company: Blueprint 2026 - YTAS
Framework Theatre Company are thrilled to present their second annual Blueprint Programme.Designed to specifically target skills gaps for emerging
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SUPERFAN, Tortoise in a Nutshell and Shotput are joining forces to offer a six month paid placement for an early career producer buff.ly/OmtGgq9 (deadline - 10 Aug 2026)
Tortoise in a Nutshell | Shotput | Superfan: Cultivate - Producer Placement - YTAS
SUPERFAN, Tortoise in a Nutshell and Shotput are joining forces to offer a six month paid placement for an early career producer. This paid placement aims to
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Beacon Arts Centre are recruiting for new Board members and welcome first-time trustees and applicants from all backgrounds buff.ly/Bdv4F1P (deadline - 3 Aug 2026)
Beacon Arts Centre: Board Recruitment - YTAS
Join the Board of Beacon Arts Centre and help shape the future of Inverclyde’s leading arts venue. They welcome first-time trustees and applicants from all
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Booking is open for @companyofwolves.org Company of Wolves' new workshop The Body and Story taking place in Glasgow on 14 - 16 September 2026
The Body and Story Workshop - YTAS
A new workshop from Company of Wolves.
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If you, or a young person you know, is thinking about joining a youth theatre, many of our members have opened booking for their autumn terms including Aberdeen Performing Arts, Citizens Theatre, Lyceum, Platform and Tron Theatre
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Events
From large national events like the National Festival of Youth Theatre, to small gatherings and working groups, there’s always something happening at YTAS.
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If you have received funding through the National Lottery or have enjoyed a cultural event or activity that the National Lottery has supported, please complete the UK Government survey which will help shape how Good Cause funding should be spent in the future buff.ly/E2hX9cn (deadline - 12 Sep 2026)
UK Government: Call for Evidence - National Lottery Good Causes - YTAS
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on how Good Cause funding should be spent in the future. If you have received funding through the National
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Capital Theatres are looking for two theatre makers to join their new 18 month programme to develop ambitious new work for children with complex or additional support needs and people living with dementia buff.ly/vbi6qmT (deadline - 31 Aug 2026)
Capital Theatres: Associate Artists - YTAS
Capital Theatres are looking for two theatre makers to join their new 18-month programme to develop ambitious new work for people living with dementia and for
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Vivid Roots Collective are holding an online Playwriting Workshop with Douglas Maxwell on Mon 17 Aug 2026
Online Playwriting Workshop with Douglas Maxwell - YTAS
Join Vivid Roots Collective for a playwriting workshop suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced writers looking for a fresh approach, Including
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Shifting Sands Theatre are running their Adventures in Play! Clown workshop series in Edinburgh over four Saturdays in September 2026
Adventures in Play! Clown Workshop - YTAS
Saturdays, 11am - 4pm | 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2026North Merchiston Club, 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP£210 | Early Bird £175 if paid before 21
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint currently have an open submission window for Emerging Playwrights (18+) who have not yet had a professional theatrical production or commission buff.ly/gi1c2RO (deadline - 3 Aug 2026)
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Open Submission Window - Emerging Playwrights (18+) - YTAS
Submit your play to be considered as part of a future A Play, A Pie and A Pint season.
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The Edinburgh Fringe is REALLY BIG and it can feel like hard work choosing which shows to see. YTAS are here to help! Our team have created a Pick of the Fringe shortlist with some of our recommendations buff.ly/351DPGe #YTASpickofthefringe
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - YTAS Picks of the Fringe 2026
The YTAS Pick of the Fringe is here! We've had loads of fun going through the Fringe programme to select our top theatrical tips for August 2026.
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Edinburgh's Active Inquiry are running two workshops this autumn: • Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics with Barbara Santos 10 - 12 Sep 2026 buff.ly/nTCuhVb • Creating Legislative Theatre with Gavin Crichton 23 – 24 October 2026 buff.ly/bf3dXfZ
Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics - YTAS
A three day workshop with Brazilian theatre director, joker and actor Barbara Santos exploring a feminist Theatre of the Oppressed on 10 - 12 September 2026.
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Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for an early career writer aged 18 – 35 who is based in or has a meaningful connection to the North East of Scotland to create a new piece of theatre for adult audiences as part of Light the Blue 2027 buff.ly/F5ORlPc (deadline - 11 Sep 2026)
Aberdeen Performing Arts: Light the Blue 2027 Play Commission - YTAS
Aberdeen Performing Arts are looking for an early career writer aged 18 – 35 who is based in or has a meaningful connection to the North East of Scotland to
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Applications are open for @candbscotland.bsky.social Culture & Business Scotland Fund 2026-27 which supports collaborative sponsorships between for-profit business sponsors and not-for-profit organisations buff.ly/i97cdir (deadline - 30 Oct 2026)
Culture & Business Scotland: Culture & Business Scotland Fund 2026-27 - YTAS
Culture & Business Scotland are pleased to announce the Culture & Business Scotland Fund is now open for 2026-27.
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Capital Theatres are offering three R&D residencies at their Studio Theatre to support Scottish artists to test out new ideas buff.ly/WoRGaNU(dead... - 6 Aug 2026)
Capital Theatres: Open to Ideas Residencies - YTAS
Capital Theatres are offering three R&D residencies at their Studio Theatre to support Scottish artists to test out new ideas. This is an opportunity to
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Live Borders Arts & Creativity are running Community Theatre workshops for 18 yrs+ from 17 Aug - 17 Oct 2026 for their Untold Stories project where you can be part of a brand-new ensemble piece made from scratch
Untold Stories: Community Theatre Workshops (18+) - YTAS
Join this workshop series to create more Untold Stories: Tales from the Town and be part of a brand-new ensemble theatre piece made from scratch. Starting
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Feel like you're sleep walking through your current work? Check out the latest opportunities on our website including Aberdeen Performing Arts, Active Enquiry, Capital Theatres, Eden Court, Old Vic and Platform
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Opportunities
View available roles and opportunities for young people and practitioners.
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Beacon Arts Centre are recruiting for new Board members and welcome first-time trustees and applicants from all backgrounds buff.ly/yttLpKp (deadline - 3 Aug 2026)
Beacon Arts Centre: Board Recruitment - YTAS
Join the Board of Beacon Arts Centre and help shape the future of Inverclyde’s leading arts venue. They welcome first-time trustees and applicants from all
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The Royal Lyceum Theatre @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social are recruiting for a Director of Participation and Engagement buff.ly/8FisXet (deadline - 2 Aug 2026)
The Royal Lyceum Theatre: Director of Participation and Engagement - YTAS
The Director of Participation and Engagement will lead the team to re-align the aims of the department, working closely with Artistic Director, James Brining.
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