World premieres coming soon for our Young Directors
So often youth theatre projects are designed around a performance, with limited time for artists to explore or take risks with creative ideas. Our Young Directors’ programme aims to address this. The group have been working towards a scratch performance of new youth theatre work with the Citz Youth Theatre, Perth Youth Theatre, and Firefly Arts, but what do we have to look forward to? We caught up with the Young Directors mid-rehearsal to get the low-down on the shows they’re working hard to create.
Cyber security incident involving our CRM providers
As YTAS take the security of your information seriously, we want to explain what we currently know, what is being done and has already been done, and how you can protect yourself.
Raise a #Dram4Sam and support the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026
Our long-term supporters Heughan’s Heughligans have kicked off their annual fundraising drive for YTAS in style, as they mark the 46th birthday of our Patron, Outlander star Sam Heughan. This is now the 13th annual #Dram4Sam arranged by our friends the Heughligans. This year, all of the ‘drams’ raised will go towards supporting the delivery of the National Festival of Youth Theatre in July.
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.
Could you be the host with the most?
YTAS would like you to be part of supporting early career practitioners to develop their craft… Are you interested in hosting a placement as part of the Next Generation programme?
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.