Welcome to the Federation of Scottish Theatre

The Federation of Scottish Theatre exists to advance the interests of Scottish Theatre at home and abroad.

It is the membership organisation for the professional theatre sector in Scotland undertaking advocacy at a national level with government and funding bodies, co-ordinated initiatives and providing advice and services to members to secure the creative future of theatre in Scotland. The key objectives of the FST cover three key areas of activity:

• Advocacy and Communication
• Information
• Training and Learning

The Federation of Scottish Theatre exists:

• to be a powerful and effective voice for Scottish Theatre.
• to offer support, advice and services to members
• to promote, enable and sustain best artistic and administrative practice within Scottish Theatre

Representatives of member organisations decide on the policies and priorities of the FST at members' meetings held four times each year. The FST employs a Director to action policy and priority and this post is supported by task-focussed committees of members to drive forward strategic initiatives.

		World class theatre and dance from Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009.

Made in Scotland is a curated showcase providing a platform for Scottish-based companies to present and promote work at the 2009 Fringe.  A panel of distinguished Scottish and international artists and producers selected thirteen productions to take part in the programme.  Ranging from radical site specific work to productions from established theatre companies Made in Scotland promises Festival audiences a wealth of creativity.

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Open Space

 Open Space 10 & 11 June 2009 :  ‘What is our dream for theatre and dance in a new decade?’ 

Experienced practitioners and administrators, individual artist, freelance artists, emerging artists, students, disabled and BME artists, academics, rural touring networks, unions, local authorities and funding bodies gathered together over two exciting and provocative days.

You can read summaries of the sessions here.

FST members at Fringe

Why not support FST members at the 2009 Fringe. To find out who is doing what, where and when click here.