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Federation of Scottish Theatre
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Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre 💙
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 15d
💙 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...
Under the FST logo it reads "Bursaries. Applications Open Today. Deadline: 2 November"
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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 4d
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
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 9d
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)
Federation of Scottish Theatre: Bursaries - YTAS
Federation of Scottish Theatre's (FST) bursaries were created with the aim of growing individuals' knowledge of specific roles, and supporting them into the
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 12d
Register on our website👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/crm/event/in...
FST 46th AGM + Members Meeting
Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre.
www.scottishtheatre.org
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 12d
✨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 💙
The FST logo sits above text that reads "AGM + Members Meeting", there is then a breaker line followed by text that reads "Online: 8 October, 2pm-5pm".
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 13d
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...
The FST logo and text that reads "Bursary Briefing Session, 1 October, 1pm-3pm" over an image on an FST banner covered in a yellow wash.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 15d
💙 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...
Under the FST logo it reads "Bursaries. Applications Open Today. Deadline: 2 November"
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 17d
If you would like any information about the conversations had, please reach out to Georgia—contact information can be found on FST’s website ✨

👉👉👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/about/team/

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Our Team - Federation of Scottish Theatre
Find out more about FST Team and each member of staff's specialism.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 17d
The event was a great success, with the panel discussing how culture organisations and individuals in the sector, can engage with the upcoming Holyrood election, political party manifesto development and future influencing and lobbying.

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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 17d
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💙

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An image of Georgia Grainger with a yellow wash over it. Over this is the EMCC logo followed by "EMCC Conference. Georgia Grainger, Advocacy Lead".
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Sep 10
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...
Under the FST logo it reads "46th GM + Members Meeting" there is then a line breaker. Under this it reads "Online: 8 October, 2pm-5pm".
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Sep 3
Check out our jobs board for opportunities within Scotland's cultural sector 💙

👉 👉 👉 www.scottishtheatre.org/jobs/
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Sep 2
💙‪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...
Under the Creative Scotland logo it reads "Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance", "Deadline: 24 September, 2pm".
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Sep 1
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...
Small Grants Fund — The William Syson Foundation
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 5
If you’re an FST member and are taking part in the Festivals in anyway at all, do let us know and we will do our best to share with your fellow members and come along ourselves!
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 5
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!💙
Text reads "Happy Festival Season" and underneath this is reads "If you're an FST Member working on a performance in any capacity at the Edinburgh Festivals, make sure to let us know!" on a yellow background. Faintly in the background you can see two people on stage with an audience in the background. The FST logo sits in the upper left corner and waves of grey blue, navy and white appear in the upper right corner.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 25
Interested in joining FST's board?💙
Apply by Tuesday 29 July at 10am!

Find out more and download the recruitment pack on our website: www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-t...

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Join the FST Board - Federation of Scottish Theatre
We're seeking two new Co-Opted Board Members with backgrounds in Finance, HR/Legal, and/or Public Policy & Research to join FST's Board of Trustees.
www.scottishtheatre.org
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 25
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.

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In the background, with a blue wash over the top, a group of people clap. In the foreground it reads "Want to Join The FST Board?". There is then a breaker, then it reads "Are you a curious & collaborative thinker?", "Do you have an interest in Scotland’s culture sector?", "Have a background in public policy and research, or legal and/or finance?". There is then another breaker. At the bottom of the frame it reads, "apply by 29 July, 10am". In the upper right corner sits the FST logo in white, and in the upper left corner there are waves of grey blue, peach and white.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 21
We're inviting those outside of our membership to join the FST Board. And we're extending the deadline!

Deadline: Tuesday 29 July at 10am

Download the recruitment pack on our website: www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-t...

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Join the FST Board - Federation of Scottish Theatre
We're seeking two new Co-Opted Board Members with backgrounds in Finance, HR/Legal, and/or Public Policy & Research to join FST's Board of Trustees.
www.scottishtheatre.org
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 21
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! 💙

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A group of people stand in the background covered by transparent pink block. Waves of navy blue, grey blue and white are in the upper left corner. The FST logo sits in the upper centre. Under this it reads "Join Our Board", than a line breaker. It then reads "Deadline Extension: 29 July, 10am".
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Jul 20
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)
Federation of Scottish Theatre: Board Members - YTAS
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) have an exciting new opportunity to join their Board of Trustees.
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · Jul 21
@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
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Board Members with Federation of Scottish Theatre – Goodmoves
“A vital, unifying force for Scottish theatre, dance and opera.”(A Review of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, 2023)Federation of Scottish Theatre are looking for two new individuals t...
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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 19
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
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 8
More brilliant bursary recipients below:

💙Carine Barinia - BUZZCUT
💙Emma Lynne Harley - Birds of Paradise
💙Georgia Porter - SURGE
💙Rachael Keiller - @pitlochryft.bsky.social‬

Find out more: www.scottishtheatre.org/2025/06/04/f...

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Four images of FST's Bursary Recipients. On the far left bottom it reads "Carine Barinia" above the BUZZCUT logo. Carine has dark curly hair. Next to this it reads "Emma Lynne Harley" above the Birds of Paradise logo. Emma has split dye dark and blue hair and is wearing a blue jumper over a floral shirt. In the centre right of the frame it reads "Georgia Porter" above the SURGE logo. Georgia's hair is tied up and she is wearing sunglasses on her head. On the far right it reads "Rachael Keiller" above the Pitlochry Festival Theatre logo. Rachael has shoulder length blonde hair.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 8
Find the names of our wonderful bursary recipients and their hosts below:

💙Anna Whealing - @trontheatre.bsky.social
💙Andi Brogan - Scottish Dance Theatre
💙Amy Lawrence - Emma Jayne Park
💙Cadence Yu - @manipulatearts.bsky.social

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Four images of FST's Bursary Recipients. On the far left bottom it reads "Anna Whealing" above the Tron Theatre logo. Anna has curly brown hair and is wearing gold hoop earrings in a graduation gown. Next to this it reads "Andi Brogan" above the Dundee Rep/Scottish Dance Theatre logo. Andi has long brown hair with a loose curl and is wearing a grey turtleneck. In the centre right of the frame it reads "Amy Lawrence" above "Emma Jayne Park". Amy has dark hair which is tied up and is wearing a white turtleneck. On the far right it reads "Cadence Yu" above the Manipulate Arts logo. Cadence has straight black hair and is wearing a black turtleneck.
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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 8
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.

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The background is peach, with waves of grey blue, white and navy blue in the upper left corner. The FST logo sits in the upper centre of the frame. Below this it reads "Bursary Recipients" there is then a breaker line. Below this is reads "Spring/Summer 2025".
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