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We believe in the unique power of theatre to spark joy, to make our hearts race and to connect us with those around us.

The National Theatre of Scotland’s mission is to create as many opportunities as possible for people to be part of that experience, as audience members or as theatre makers.

As the country’s national company and the sector’s largest employer, we recognise our responsibility to support and promote the networks of world-class theatre artists, technicians, companies and venues who make up our sector.

We are a registered charity, core funded by the Scottish Government, but we rely on the generous support of our donors, sponsors and funders to maximise the work we do across the country.

Your Support Helps us to

Reach audiences near and far, on tour, on cinema screens, and across digital platforms.

Create world-class drama and education resources for every school in the country.

Represent Scotland on the international stage.

Share stories which reflect the diversity of Scotland – its people, places and history.

Make big shows and wee shows to take all over Scotland, from the grandest theatre stages to the tiniest village halls.

Invest in co-productions with Scotland’s many excellent theatre companies and artists.

Remove barriers that block some people from taking part - poverty, ethnicity, geography, disability, gender, sexuality, age.

Nurture and support Scottish theatre artists to explore and develop their practice.

These are exceptionally challenging times for Scottish theatre and we need your support more than ever.

THIS FESTIVE SEASON... GIVE SOMEONE THE CHANCE TO TRY THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Every festive season, we invite businesses across Scotland to make a donation to Festive Firsts, all the proceeds from which support the delivery of our First Nights programme across the year.

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  • Meet the Development Team

      Name
      Stella Litchfield
      Role
      Director of Development [She/Her]
      Name
      Adam McDougall
      Role
      Development Manager [He/Him]

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