Lead Artist for Performance Development Programme

Scottish Youth Theatre

Deadline: 23 June 2026 at 21:00

Do you want to inspire early‑career theatre‑makers and help craft new, cutting‑edge performance? Apply to be Lead Artist in Trajectories – our early‑career artist development programme.

Trajectories is a fully supported early‑career artist development programme delivered through a combination of in‑person and online workshops, masterclasses and independent development time. The programme culminates in a showcase event of the young artists’ work at Summerhall, Edinburgh, for a public audience in October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative mentorship, theatre expertise and encouragement to five young theatre-makers through 1‑2‑1 engagements, group workshops and ongoing dramaturgical input.
• Collaborate closely with participants to help them take risks, explore their own artistic practice and reflect on their ...