For Communities | National Theatre of Scotland

We work closely with artists and communities across Scotland to create unique and diverse performance projects. When the people of Scotland come together creatively with our most exciting theatre makers, we can reimagine what theatre can be, and do.

We are passionate about the role of theatre in all our lives; from how it can bring us together, help us heal, bring us joy and togetherness, or shine a light on the questions that matter most to Scotland.

Explore our past and present projects to discover the breadth of what we make and the people we make it with.

A cardboard gorilla stands in the park, three puppeteers crouch behind him.

The Herds

The Herds is public art and climate action on an unprecedented scale – an ambitious coming together of culture and climate.

Four people stand in front of an orange screen displaying the Caring Scotland title and a photo of a child holding an adult's hand. They are all looking at the camera.

Caring Scotland

Caring Scotland is a far-reaching creative oral history project that will document the lives and experiences of the care experienced community.

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A trolley sits in front of a white background, the words "Trolleydarity" are on the trolley. Shona wears a purple top and sits atop the trolley. Alan stands beside the trolley. The pair look very cool.

Trolleydarity

A new project that literally redefines travel - whether you desire a global adventure or simply a trip to the shops.

Previous Projects

The room is dimly lit and a bookcase is in the background. There is a desk with a computer on it. The screen reads "True Story".

True Story

A Nationwide Call Out For Stories From The Public, With One Chosen To Be Brought To Theatrical Life In 2027

Thank U Next

A costume drama, with cosplay instead of corsets…

The Neighbourhood

We're on a mission to discover what it truly means to be a good neighbour and how our presence as a National company affects the local community.

School children participate in aerial gymnastics

Like Flying

Giant Puppet, Little Amal, Meets Schoolchildren at Glasgow COP Summit

Little Amal: We are Mighty

A photograph of three people dressed up for The Coming Back Out Ball.

Coming Back Out Ball

black and white image of an adult and child's held hands

Care in Contemporary Scotland