Youth Theatre Arts Scotland

YTAS joined the cultural sector at Scotland’s Cultural Future: Culture Hustings for the Next Parliament last night. Candidates discussed their positions on issues, including sustainable funding, inequality in access, and ensuring young people can participate in cultural life > buff.ly/iSl9AiX

Summerhall Arts: Paid Space Call-Out - YTAS Apply to Summerhall Arts for space and funding to develop an early-stage idea.

Summerhall Arts @summerhallarts.bsky.social are accepting applications for their next block of free space opportunities:
• Paid Space Call-Out
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• Free Space Call-Out
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(deadline - 1 Mar 2026)

Firefly Arts is looking for young people aged 10-24 to join their Youth Board and work alongside staff to share ideas, plan projects and influence events buff.ly/1rYpXLL

Young Audiences Network Scotland: Coordinator - YTAS Young Audiences Network Scotland (YANS) is looking for a Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of Young Audiences Network Scotland, working

Young Audiences Network Scotland (YANS) is looking for a Coordinator for their launch and development who will work alongside the current members and support access & wellbeing buff.ly/r9SG2p0 (deadline - 2 Mar 2026)

Theatre Insights Taster Day - YTAS Want to discover what goes on behind the scenes at Scotland’s biggest theatre company? Join Capital Theatres for a fun Taster Day, where you’ll get a sneak

Booking is open for Capital Theatres' next Theatre Insights Taster Day on Sat 13 June 2026, where young creatives aged 12-15 can get a sneak peek at the world of theatre making

Wasps: Creative Office Space Inverness Creative Academy - YTAS Inverness Creative Academy is the Highlands’ first major creative hub. It offers working accommodation for artists and makers, creative industries, social

Wasps currently have creative office space available in:
• Inverness Creative Academy
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• Perth Creative Exchange
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Knowledge Exchange: Staff Support and Wellbeing | Online - YTAS Join YTAS to discuss how to stave off burnout and support your teams of staff and freelancers to reach their full potential.

Join us online tomorrow - Tue 24 Feb 2026 - at our next Knowledge Exchange on Staff Support and Wellbeing to discuss how to stave off burnout and support your teams of staff and freelancers to reach their full potential

Longsword Stage & Screen Combat Intensive - YTAS A six day intensive training covering safety, technique, performance and an external examination, offering a three year professional certification in

Stage Fight Scotland are holding a Longsword Stage & Screen Combat Intensive in Glasgow on 7-12 April 2026

Firefly Arts: Marketing Officer - YTAS The Marketing Officer (P/T, seven days per month) will be responsible for developing and managing Firefly Arts’ marketing and communication strategies. This

Firefly Arts are recruiting for a Marketing Officer who will be responsible for developing and managing their marketing and communication strategies and ensuring that young people are at the heart of shaping Firefly’s public presence buff.ly/VZgEYBT (deadline - 14 Mar 2026)

Edinburgh Playhouse: Young Ambassadors - YTAS Edinburgh Playhouse are recruiting their next cohort of Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors for young people aged 14-18 years old.

Edinburgh Playhouse are recruiting their next cohort of Young Ambassadors for young people aged 14-18 years old interested in different forms of theatre, job roles and experiences buff.ly/y7xBmEI (deadline - 9 Mar 2026)

WILDHOOD Festival: Call for Artists, Performers & Creative Providers - YTAS WILDHOOD is inviting expressions of interest from artists, performers, creatives, designers and activity providers to be part of WILDHOOD Festival 2026,

WILDHOOD is inviting expressions of interest from artists, performers, creatives, designers and activity providers to be part of WILDHOOD Festival, taking place 7–8 June 2026 at Tullibole Castle buff.ly/aDboupm (deadline - 1 Mar 2026)

Young Audience Network Scotland Launch - YTAS Whether you are interested in or already working in the young audience sector, come and join your peers & colleagues for the launch of the Young Audience

If you are interested in or already working in the young audience sector, come and join your peers & colleagues for the launch of the Young Audience Network Scotland (YANS) on 31 March 2026 at Lyra / ArtSpace

One month to go until National Convention of Youth Drama #DramaCon2026 at @trontheatre.bsky.social on Sat 21 March. Join us for for a full day of learning, discussions, workshops and networking buff.ly/HAp942z

Arts D&G: Support for Ambition Fund - YTAS Creative practitioners living and working in Dumfries & Galloway, or who have a significant on-going connection with region, can apply to the Support for

Creative practitioners living and working in Dumfries & Galloway, or who have a significant on-going connection with region, can apply to Arts D&G's Support for Ambition (SfA) fund buff.ly/Uitudy6 (deadline - 16 Mar 2026)

Scottish Government Climate Change Division: Climate Engagement Fund - YTAS Funding of £25,000 to £80,000 for projects in Scotland that help to build people’s understanding of the climate emergency

Applications are open for Scottish Government's Climate Engagement Fund which supports projects in Scotland that help to build people’s understanding of the climate emergency

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Performances We want to spread the word about the brilliant youth theatre work taking place all across Scotland.

There's some great youth theatre shows taking place across Scotland in the next few months including @strangetownco.bsky.social @trontheatre.bsky.social @rcsofficial.bsky.social @pitlochryft.bsky.social @thebeaconarts.bsky.social and Eden Court

YTAS joined colleagues from across the theatre sector at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 20 years of @ntsonline!
 
The event was sponsored by Bob Doris MSP, who spoke about the importance of young people in Scotland having access to theatre. We couldn't agree more…

Happy Birthday, NTS! 🎁🎉🎂

Reconnect Theatres: Tis But A Scratch - Call Out For Writers - YTAS Reconnect Theatres are looking to showcase excerpts from five pieces of new work for Reconnect's first scratch night at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate on

Reconnect Theatres are looking to showcase excerpts from five pieces of new work for Reconnect’s first scratch night in Bathgate on 28 March 2026 buff.ly/4Gz483D (deadline - 27 Mar 2026)

Firefly Arts: Youth Board - YTAS Firefly Arts is looking for young people aged 10-24 to join their Youth Board. You’ll work alongside staff to share ideas, plan projects, influence events and

Firefly Arts is looking for young people aged 10-24 to join their Youth Board and work alongside staff to share ideas, plan projects and influence events

At the Root Arts CIC - Frozen Kids Auditions - YTAS At the Root Arts CIC is proud to announce their Musical in a Week for Summer 2026 is Frozen Kids. This opportunity is of 5-17 year olds.

At the Root Arts CIC @attherootarts.bsky.social Musical in a Week for 5-17 year olds this summer is 'Frozen Kids' and they are currently taking audition applications buff.ly/AMmFXze (deadline - 29 Mar 2026)

Basic Income Conversation for Artists in Scotland - YTAS An interactive discussion to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice.

Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an interactive discussion on Thu 26 March 2026 in Glasgow to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice

Ayr Gaiety Partnership: Drama Facilitator - Boshier Grant Pilot Programme - YTAS This is a short-term, project-funded role supporting the delivery of a new 10 week pilot programme for autistic children, through the Boshier Grant Scheme

Ayr Gaiety Partnership @thegaiety.bsky.social are looking for a Drama Facilitator to work on a short-term, project-funded role supporting the delivery of a new 10 week pilot programme for autistic children buff.ly/dLbRJJS (deadline - 3 Mar 2026)

Up Stage - A Creative Costume Upcycling Workshop - YTAS Step into the world of theatre and discover the magic of transformation at Up Stage, a hands-on workshop where no-longer-used costume pieces find new

Citizens Theatre are holding Up Stage on Tue 10 March 2026, a creative costume upcycling workshop no-longer-used costume pieces find new life through your creativity

Gaelic Drama Summer School 2026 - YTAS This year’s Gaelic Drama Summer School will take place in Portree, Isle of Skye between the 6 - 11 July 2026.

Applications are open for Fèisean nan Gàidheal's Gaelic Drama Summer School, a residential programme for secondary school-aged Gaelic speakers which will take place in Portree, Isle of Skye on 6 – 11 July 2026

Reconnect Theatres are looking to showcase excerpts from five pieces of new work for Reconnect’s first scratch night in Bathgate on 28 March 2026 buff.ly/YtFeG6c (deadline - 27 Mar 2026)

Wasps: Creative Office Space Inverness Creative Academy - YTAS Inverness Creative Academy is the Highlands’ first major creative hub. It offers working accommodation for artists and makers, creative industries, social

Wasps currently have creative office space available in:
• Inverness Creative Academy
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• Perth Creative Exchange
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Costing and Pricing Your Work - YTAS Join Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Entrepreneur-in-Residence Rachael Arnold on Thu 19 February 2026, 6pm - 7.30pm, to explore the art of pricing freelance

Join @rcsofficial.bsky.social Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Rachael Arnold on Thu 19 February 2026, 6pm–7.30pm, to explore the art of pricing freelance creative work and provide valuable insights and tools to help participants determine their ideal rate

Knowledge Exchange: Good Recruitment Practices for Staff and Freelancers Join YTAS to discuss the processes you use to recruit staff and freelancers, and how to keep these up-to-date and flexible to your needs.

If you want to know about good recruitment practices for staff and freelancers, join us for our online Knowledge Exchange on Tue 10 Mar 2026

Summerhall Arts: Paid Space Call-Out - YTAS Apply to Summerhall Arts for space and funding to develop an early-stage idea.

Summerhall Arts @summerhallarts.bsky.social are accepting applications for their next block of free space opportunities:
• Paid Space Call-Out
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• Free Space Call-Out
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(deadline - 1 Mar 2026)

What Creative Professionals Need to Know about AI - YTAS A practical intro to AI for artists and creatives in Tayside, Edinburgh, and South East Scotland as a fully-funded, one day course.

Digital Skills Education are running their "What Creative Professionals Need to Know about A.I." course on 20 Feb 2026, a practical intro to A.I. for artists and creatives in Tayside, Edinburgh & South East Scotland