Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS) is marking a major milestone - ten years of touring world class theatre and dance productions into schools across Scotland.

To celebrate a decade of creativity, connection and performance magic, every performance is free of charge for participating schools from 28 September 2026 to June 2027, as part of a unique TiSS at 10 anniversary programme of theatre and dance tours.

Following an application process which saw 450 applications from schools all over Scotland, this one-off free celebratory programme includes over 100 bold and inspiring performances bringing the thrill of live and digital performance to more than 10,000 children and young people across Scotland’s primary and some ASN and secondary schools.

The TiSS at 10 programme includes five live touring productions and two digital productions:

• My Friend Selma (for P5-P7), 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.
• Pop! (for P1-P7), by Vince Virr Dance Company 
  A high energy, visually vibrant dance duet inspired by the surprises of growing up, adolescence and finding your way in the world, plus a dance workshop.
• 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.
• Brrr (for ASN schools), by Hayley Earlam  
  A multi-sensory installation and dance performance for pupils with complex needs, aged 10-18. Set within an inflatable dome, featuring dance, sound, video and lots of snow!  
• Lightning Ridge (for P5-P7), presented by Catherine Wheels  
  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.  
• 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.

TiSS is also offering teachers recorded and in-person CLPL opportunities to accompany Birds of Paradise’s Super Special Disability Roadshow (digital). These sessions will help teachers to build understanding and confidence about disability equality.

The free TiSS at 10 programme hopes to reach schools in every local authority and will be visiting Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.

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, Lyra, MEB Charitable Trust, North East Arts Touring, Russell Trust and The Tillyloss Trust, The Touring Network and theatre works!

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