Lead Artist Development Programme

Lead Artist for Performance Development Programme

Scottish Youth Theatre

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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 Summer hall, Edinburgh, for a public audience in October 2026.

• 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 learning and development.
• Co‑curate a series of masterclasses led by guest artists and act as a stimulus for the work participants are creating.
• Work closely with SYT’s Artistic Producer to ensure participants are well supported, the programme elements are effectively delivered and project logistics run smoothly.

• Strong track record of professional theatre‑making.
• Aptitude for supporting early‑career artists developing their independent practice.
• Ability to respond with appropriate and inspiring prompts and guidance.
• Experience in fostering collaboration and creative risk‑taking in a group setting.

The attached fee for the role is £5,320 for 16 days of preparation, planning, delivery and evaluation, alongside two weeks of rehearsals and production. Trajectories runs both in Edinburgh and online between September and November 2026.

To learn more about the project and what is required to apply, please visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Trajectories is produced by Scottish Youth Theatre and supported by Creative Scotland, CMS Charitable Trust and The Noël Coward Foundation.

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Theatre / Young People (aged 0 to 25)