Capital Theatres are looking for two theatre makers to join their new 18-month programme to develop ambitious new work for people living with dementia and for children with complex or additional support needs.

The Associate Artist placements will run over 18 months between October 2026 – March 2028. They will work with you to agree a bespoke programme of activity that reflects your needs, interests and availability across the period so you are able to continue working on other creative projects and/or manage your own access needs or caring responsibilities during this time.

Each Associate Artist will receive a bespoke package of support including:

* £10,000 to support your engagement with the project, with £5k ringfenced for your own time and professional development activities over the 18 month period and £5k towards your creative project
* Ongoing mentoring and professional development support from across the Capital Theatres team
* Mentoring and outside eye consultation from leading artists working in your chosen field
* Facilitated opportunities for you to gain practical experience with your chosen audience 
* A five day residency in the Studio Theatre to consolidate learning through R&D of a new creative project for your chosen audience

They’re looking for artists who:

* Are based in Scotland
* Can demonstrate a strong track record for creating new work
* Have a strong interest in, or experience of, creating work with or for people living with dementia or children with complex or additional support needs
* Are not currently in receipt of Creative Scotland Multi Year Funding
* Can commit meaningfully to the programme alongside existing work
* Are excited by collaboration, learning and long-term artistic development

They’re particularly interested in artists who demonstrate:

* A distinctive artistic voice and the ability to realise their creative ideas
* Genuine curiosity about working with these communities
* A thoughtful understanding of what they want to develop in their own practice
* A commitment to engaging fully with the programme
* A desire to contribute to wider learning and knowledge across the sector

Application form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=byTMm3lO00KUTpTbTV1mUQ1t-pGqt4RHp8zyXjvkje5UMkRUOE43RksxNDJSVEhBWEFIWlAxUUNBSy4u&route=shorturl, You can apply either in writing or by submitting a video application.

For further information, please contact marion.geoffray@capitaltheatres.com (Marion Geoffray) or visit https://www.capitaltheatres.com/activities/associate-artist-scheme/.