Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS), the National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate’s successful schools touring project is back on the road for its tenth year, bringing inspiring live theatre and dance productions, made specially for children and young people into schools and nurseries.

TISS was developed to increase the provision of theatre and dance performances available for schools. The annual touring programme is informed by teachers and features Scottish performing companies and artists specialising in theatre and dance for young people. Productions are designed specifically with schools in mind and the programme is year-round and available to book anywhere in Scotland.

TISS AT 10 

To celebrate a decade of creativity, connection and performance magic, every Theatre in Schools Scotland performance will be free of charge for participating schools from August 2026 to June 2027, as part of a special TiSS at 10 anniversary programme. 

TISS at 10 will bring the thrill of live performance to more than 13,000 pupils across Scotland’s primary and some secondary schools with over 100 performances for children and young people. 

TiSS at 10 anniversary programme includes: 

| Two in a Barrel (for P1-P3), created and performed by Ruxy Cantir and Sarah Rose Graber, a clown-inspired, physical theatre performance about the waste we create, the destructive consequences of our habits and co-existing in an environment with limited resources; 

| My Friend Selma (for P5-S2) , written and performed by Victoria Beesley, the remarkable real-life story of one girl’s journey from war in Bosnia to safety in the UK, a tale of a world turned upside down, loss, friendship and courage; 

| Lightning Ridge (for P5-S2), created by Gill Robertson, Shona Reppe, Daniel Padden and Rob Evans, is an award-winning show about the possibility of dreams, a community coming together, the preciousness of hope and how, sometimes, we have to believe in the impossible; 

| Pop! by Vince Virr (for P1-P7), a high energy, visually vibrant dance duet inspired by the surprises of growing up, adolescence and finding your way in the world. 

TiSS at 10 Digital Programme

| White: The Film (for P1 & P2), presented by Catherine Wheels 
A specially made film of Catherine Wheels’ much-loved, magical and highly visual theatre show, White.

| Super Special Disability Roadshow (for P4-S2), presented by Birds of Paradise
A film drawing on stories and experiences of disabled children and adults, exploring what it means to be disabled and how we all feel about our identities, with humour and honesty.
 

Since 2016 Theatre in Schools Scotland has offered schools subsidised performances. Offering the special TiSS at 10 anniversary programme free to schools would not be possible without a host of supporters.

TiSS at 10 is sponsored by Savendie

And supported by: The Weir Charitable Trust

Aberdeen Baker Incorporation, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, David and June Gordon Memorial Trust, MEB Charitable Trust, North East Arts Touring, Russell Trust, The Tillyloss Trust and theatre works!