Upcoming changes to our membership scheme
Our membership scheme has always been central to our role as the development body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector, but it hasn’t undergone a major update in more than a decade. This means the structure reflects the needs of a sector from ten years ago – not the one we have today. For 2026, YTAS are refreshing our membership scheme to make it a better fit for today’s sector.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland appoints Jo Walmsley to the position of Chief Executive Officer
She will bring over 20 years’ experience in delivering ambitious, inclusive, and sustainable theatre, arts, and cultural programmes to this role at Scotland’s national development body for youth theatre.
Meet our new Membership Support Coordinator
Meet our new Membership Support Coordinator, Carla, who’s here to support freelance and organisational members with their practice and development.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland plans for leadership recruitment as Kenny McGlashan is announced as the next CEO of the Federation of Scottish Theatre
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland today announces that Kenny McGlashan will be stepping down as CEO to take over as CEO of the Federation of Scottish Theatre.
Fringe Days Out are back for 2025!
It’s time to limber up and get ready to enter this summer’s hottest ballot! No, not Wimbledon or the London Marathon… Fringe Days Out, of course! We have opportunities for young people and practitioners alike, so click here to find out how to get involved.
Are you compliant with the new changes to the PVG scheme?
The changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme have now become a legal requirement. As of 1 April 2025, the requirements of the PVG Scheme changed, and these changes affect everyone whose work or volunteering involves any kind of regulated role with children.
How updates to the PVG Scheme will affect Scotland’s youth theatre sector
People and organisations now have just over a month to make the changes needed to prepare for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becoming a legal requirement from 1 April 2025. We’ll explain how these changes will affect Scotland’s youth theatre sector, and our recommended actions to take.
The outcome of our Multi-Year Funding application
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland is relieved to receive an uplift in our Multi-Year Funding after record investment from Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government.
Update on Membership Support at YTAS
A challenging funding climate and delays to outstanding decisions has meant we’re unable to extend the fixed-term contract for our Membership Support Coordinator.
Save the Date for Interchange 2025!
Join youth theatre, creative learning, and teaching professionals from all across Scotland for this two-day practical skills development event at the start of April.
Introducing our new Membership Support Coordinator
Grab a brew with Anthony, our new Membership Support Coordinator, and find out all about our plans to make YTAS membership even better value.
Sector Review 2023… now OPEN!
Every few years, we undertake a review of Scotland’s youth theatre sector to identify how we’re developing as a sector, and how we can develop further. 2023’s survey is now open to all groups who use drama or performance in their work with young people outside of formal education.