Are you scratching the surface of a new idea? Do you have a work in progress that you want to share with an audience? Apply for Vivid Roots Collective’s November Scratch Night.

They are looking for two artists to deliver scratch performances for their second scratch night in our 2026 programme. The scratch idea can be at any stage of development but should not have been performed professionally.

Successful applicants will have a 20-minute slot to introduce and present their work to a festival audience on 13 November 2026. They will have access to the venue in the morning to tech their performance. They can also work with the artists to source rehearsal space in the lead up to the event.

The scratch will be marketed to so that the audience are ready to feedback and provide a supportive atmosphere. They will liaise with you before the event to determine the best format for feedback to be collected.

Budget: £250 for the successful artist to use as they fee fit (pay themselves, pay others, rehearsal space, props, etc.) Access and travel will be covered additionally.

Essential Criteria
For all roles, artists must:
★ Be over the age of 16
★ Be permanently based or currently studying in the Scottish Highlands
★ Be fully available on 13 November 2026
★ Have an interest in pursuing a career in Scottish theatre

For further information, please contact laura@vividrootscollective.co.uk, or visit https://vividrootscollective.co.uk/scratch-nights/