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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Jun 27

Have you been to NFYT and thought... "I'd really like to organise this"? Well we have just the job for you! We're looking for a Projects Producer (maternity cover) to take the wheel of #NFYT2026, and play a key part in lots of other YTAS projects. Read more at buff.ly/w3A6AXp and apply by 28 July 🎭

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're looking for our next Chief Executive Officer... could you be who we need? Visionary and collaborative, they'll lead our organisation with clarity and purpose, championing young people’s creativity, and advancing youth theatre in Scotland. Does this sound like you? Read more at buff.ly/oTNzhmt

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Arts Emergency @artsemergency.bsky.social · Jun 12

"What young people need now is not new schemes, it’s consistency, it’s someone they can trust enough with their best most aspirational self" - @njgriff.bsky.social AE CEO

Can you donate £2 a month to help keep our mentoring & community projects running?
👉 www.arts-emergency.org/donate

Pink print of The Arts Emergency Manifesto with 11 points written alternatively in red and blue:
1. Be fearless. You are just as entitled as anyone to have the life you want.
2. There are things that are bigger and better than money. We have things that those in power will never understand.
3. We take it as a given that a civilised society values education, lifelong learning and creativity as a public good.
4. Fight the conditioning that tells you to demonise young people.
5. We are a social justice not social mobility organisation. Arts Emergency is no substitute for justice withheld.
6. To think creatively and critically is to free yourself from the limits of an unfair society puts on you.
7. There is no recession of the imagination.
8. The future is another place. Allow yourself to believe a better life is possible. Say it loud, defiantly, to everyone.
9. Be generous. Now be more generous. Share your privilege.
10. Do something. Start small, start local, keep going.
11. Optimism is a weapon and if all else fails be silly.

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Jun 9

A brilliant appointment.
Congratulations Kenny 🥳

Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jun 9

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/

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Jun 2

Monday Highlights

Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · May 22

A totally brilliant opportunity!
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · May 21

Wanna be part of the Next Generation? We're on the lookout for the 2025-2026 cohort of future young leaders who want to launch their careers into orbit. But don't just take our word for how out-of-this-world it is - listen to our current crew! > buff.ly/e5OtbhF 👨‍🚀🚀👩‍🚀

Next Generation 2025-2026

Find out about YTAS's Next Generation programme, and how to apply to join our 2025-2026 cohort of young professionals.

vimeo.com

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · May 19

Eden Court Youth Arts Festival 2025

It’s all coming together!

Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · May 17

Eden Court are looking for a skilled technician to join our Technical team as a General Technician (Lighting). This is a perfect role for anyone with a passion for the arts and experience in Lighting and Technical production. 💡

➡️ eden-court.co.uk/vacancy/general-technician-lighting

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · May 14

In a grave new world of divisive politics and fragmented communities, redefining governance is an opportunity to build a more inclusive creative economy.

www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Chair today, gone tomorrow: Hope in the boardroom - Arts Professional

Newly appointed chair of The Space, Ri Chakraborty discusses the importance of inclusive boards and the need for hope in dark times.

www.artsprofessional.co.uk

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · May 10

Surely this isn’t surprising to anyone on the sector!?

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · May 10

ICYMI: Significantly fewer people from working-class backgrounds attend the theatre than those in white-collar jobs, according to a report from the Creative PEC that lays bare a “concerning” increase in socio-economic inequality in the arts 👇

Middle classes continue to dominate arts workforce and audiences – report

A report from the Creative PEC has warned of "widening" class inequality in the UK's culture sector that it says "should be of concern to policymakers"

www.thestage.co.uk

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Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org · Apr 29

Join us next Tuesday for the announcement of all participating groups for this year’s Positive Stories Festivals! 🥳

#PSFNT4 #youththeatre

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Apr 27

Data may suggest that diversity in on-screen casting is improving, but there remains a serious problem with representation in theatre, says Irvine Iqbal. It's time for less ‘tick-boxing’ and more conditions on public funding 👇

Is diversity in theatre really improving?, asks Irvine Iqbal

Data may suggest that diversity in on-screen casting is improving, but Irvine Iqbal argues that there remains a serious problem with representation in theatre

www.thestage.co.uk

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Apr 24

🌟 Announcing our Creative Insights: A Day for Drama Teachers Lineup! 🌟

Leading Scottish artists will run workshops across the day...

🎬 Directing: Jemima Levick
💃 Movement: Natasha Gilmore
🖼️ Set Design: Claire Halleran

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Apr 18

Lovely meeting at The Haven Centre with colleagues from SNAP Inverness this morning.
Looking forward to finding the right magic moment to collaborate on something special in their amazing facility ✨

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Apr 13

Eden Court’s Higher and National 5 Drama students sat their practical exams on Friday.
Yesterday they showcased their work to friends and family.
Smashing work all round. 🎭

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · Apr 9

💬 Every response counts.

We’ve extended The Big Freelancer Survey to 21st April to hear from more voices across performance, tech, touring, producing, design & more.

📝 Fill it in 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#Freelancers #BigFreelancerSurvey

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Apr 5

Part 1 of our #Interchange2025 Saturday workshops at @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social have been a brilliant mix of movement, text and co-creation - can't wait to see what Part 2 brings 😀

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Apr 5

Brilliant performance, film and discussion from the participants of @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social Youth Theatre and @ntsonline.bsky.social National Theatre of Scotland at #Interchange2025 today 👏👏👏

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Apr 6

Day Two of #Interchange2025 at @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social and we're off to an energetic start with a games scavenger hunt and three workshops in progress ⚡️

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Apr 6

Really chuffed to have been asked to contribute to this panel, talking about Eden Court’s Teacher Development Project, Everyone Is An Artist.

Equally chuffed to share the panel with fellow EC Higher Drama graduate, Amy H.

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Apr 6

Inspiring, practical and generous #Interchange2025 panel discussion this afternoon on Education and the Role of the Youth Theatre with great projects from the Highlands, Fife & North Lanarkshire 👍

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Apr 5

On my merry way to the central belt. Looking forward to joining colleagues at @ytartsscot.bsky.social Interchange tomorrow, and my first visit to @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social!

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Apr 5

Oh yes! We’re looking forward to this one 🦁 ❄️ 🚪

David Meyer @dajmeyer.bsky.social · Apr 5

Coming to #Inverness, at #EdenCourtHighlands @lucymcglennon.bsky.social: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe!

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · Mar 31

Rising costs + stagnant funding are putting freelancers + the future of the artform at risk.

The current model isn’t working. It’s time for bold funding reform.

📖 Read more via @TheStage: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/arts...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #UKTheatre #ArtsFunding #CulturalInvestment

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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · Mar 30

Dreamy!