We need to talk
We’ve noticed something on the increase recently. At first it was just mildly annoying, but as time has gone on, it is affecting our ability to do what we do, so we feel we need to say something.
Grants for youth theatre round two recipients announced
After a brilliant response to round two of our Grants for Youth Theatre funding scheme, we’re delighted to distribute just under £25,000 in investment to our successful applicants.
Join us for the YTAS Wellbeing Challenge!
Summer is almost upon us and the time has come to stretch your legs and take those weary, aching bones out into the world. Join us (and our curated playlist) to breathe new life into familiar surroundings.
Grants for Youth Theatre recipients announced
After a great response to the first round of our Grants for Youth Theatre funding scheme, we’re delighted to distribute just over £23,000 in investment to our successful applicants.
Remote future for Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
We’ve made the decision to move to a permanent remote set-up. At the end of October we’ll be saying goodbye to Summerhall, our home for the past five years, and to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s Southside.
Membership fees suspension extended
At the start of April we announced the suspension of all YTAS membership fees due for renewal for an initial period of three months. Here’s what we’re doing next.
Sector Recovery Working Group will help get us back in the room
We’re establishing a new Sector Recovery Working Group as the country transitions out of lockdown. The group will work to identify what is needed to deliver youth theatre activity in-line with Government guidelines.
A massive thank you…
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes to our fantastic supporters across the world, in particular, to the fans of our patron Sam Heughan, who have gone above and beyond to help us with their recent fundraising efforts.
YTAS suspends membership fee renewals due to coronavirus
We’ve taken the decision to suspend all YTAS membership fees due for renewal for an initial period of three months, to limit any additional financial pressure on our members during a period of significant challenge.
YTAS welcomes new Chair
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chair, Hazel Wotherspoon to take over the reins from Rachael Brown.