A new game developed through Project EX/CHANGE for freelance theatre professionals.
Location: Rockvilla, 125 Craighall Road, Glasgow G4 9TL
Date: Sat 26 September 2026, 10.30am–1.30pm
Role Play an Organisation is a new game developed through Project EX/CHANGE, an independent research project exploring the relationship between freelancers and theatre organisations. Step into the role of a theatre organisation and work with a team through a series of scenarios exploring the opportunities, tensions and competing priorities organisations face every day. Facilitated by Andrea Ling, Directing Fellow at National Theatre of Scotland.
National Theatre of Scotland’s new creative cultural leader Fellowship Programme is designed to support creatives to experiment, be bold, brave and take creative risks within a supportive environment. Each Fellow has been given dedicated time to design and deliver a project within NTS as well as supported time for their own research project which explores change-making.
Using play as a low-stakes way to explore complex questions and demystify what goes on behind the scenes, the game creates space to experience a different perspective, test ideas and spark conversation. Afterwards, you’ll come together to reflect on the experience, challenge assumptions and discuss what these scenarios reveal about the relationship between freelancers and organisations, and explore what we could do differently.
During the session you will:
– Learn more about Project EX/CHANGE and its research to date
– Play Role Play an Organisation (approximately 60 minutes)
– Reflect on the game and explore what it reveals about the relationship between freelancers and organisations
– Share ideas that will help shape the future development of the game and Project EX/CHANGE
– Connect with fellow freelance theatre professionals over tea, coffee and sweet treats
Open to freelance theatre professionals across all disciplines – from artists and technicians to producers, administrators and makers.
For more information and how to apply, please visit: https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/role-play-an-organisation
