Behind the Scenes – Artists’ Day

The Producing and Dramaturgy Fellows at the National Theatre of Scotland are delighted to be opening sign-ups for Behind the Scenes – Artists’ Day, as part of the Fellows’ Artist Development Programme 2026.

Taking place at Rockvilla on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 11am till 4.30pm, this free one-day event is for Scottish artists from any discipline who identify as experiencing barriers to access within the theatre sector. The day combines practical learning, honest conversation, and relaxed networking in a supportive, low‑pressure environment, and aims to help artists better understand how the industry works and how to advocate for themselves within it.

Across the day, participants will:

• Take part in informal networking with peers  

• Explore practical tips for demystifying how to pitch yourself (and your work) as an artist

• Hear directly from National Theatre of Scotland staff and other professionals in a panel exploring what happens behind the scenes at NTS, with space to ask your own questions

• Choose between two workshops lead by leading industry professionals

For more information and to express your interest, click here.

You will be notified by Thursday 16th April if you have a place.