In a world that is feeling increasingly divisive and violent, we wanted to take the time to thank you all for continuing to make youth theatre a place that allow young people’s differences to be celebrated.
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.
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.
Tuesday 10 February was a busy day out and about for some of our team, representing the youth theatre sector at both YouthLink Scotland’s Digital Youth Work Conference and at SCVO’s Gathering. Here are our team’s reflections from both events and the sessions they attended.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
