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.
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.
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.
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.
