Fundamentals: ONLINE – Series 3

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR EMERGING
THEATRE-MAKERS

Date of Activity: September – November 2026
Location: Online
Age Range: 18-28
Cost: No charge

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GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS INTO THE BUSINESS OF THEATRE THROUGH THIS SERIES OF DIGESTIBLE DIGITAL SESSIONS. TURN YOUR PASSION INTO YOUR PROFESSION.

Fundamentals:ONLINE is a series of online webinars for all young theatre-makers looking to upskill and learn more about the practical ‘business of theatre’ from a host of industry professionals.  

Whether you are looking to lay the groundwork and grow your understanding of how to establish a career in the arts or gain some valuable insights from people who have already done so, these webinars will explore key areas important to any emerging artist creating grassroots theatre and trying to make their way. Sessions will cover the following topics: 

  • Producing for You: Getting Things Off the Ground with David Hewitson – 30 September
  • Finding the Finances: Where and How to Approach Funding with Conner Milliken & Phoebe Byrne – 14 October
  • Marketing & Audiences: Not What You Sell but How You Sell It with Shelley Middler – 4 November

Perhaps you’ve got the sparks of an idea and you’re trying to balance the risk, expectations and excitement that come with putting on your first show. Or perhaps you’re ready to take the next steps with a project but need a little guidance on the best approach. Fundamentals:ONLINE is there to expand your knowledge about the industry and help turn your passion into your profession.  

Attend one or attend them all – find the combination that best suits your needs. You can sign up to each individual session as they are released and learn a bit more about what they include via Eventbrite. 

BOOK YOUR SLOTS HERE

The series will take place from 19:00 – 20:00 on selected Wednesday evenings and will be hosted on Zoom. Each session is scheduled to last approximately 1 hour, including Q&A time to ask any burning questions you may have. The webinars are intended for young theatre-makers, aged 18-28, living in Scotland.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the sessions or if you have any access requirements in order to participate in the webinars, please get in touch with Digital Producer Jamie on jamie@scottishyouththeatre.org.

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“One of the most valuable things was meeting and participating in all the workshops and masterclasses, which really opened the horizons of all the elements that make up theatre; all the artists were so interesting and supportive.”

Margot Conde Arenas – Trajectories 2025 artist
CREative team

Webinars delivered by the Scottish Youth Theatre team alongside industry professionals
David Hewitson – Artistic Director of Theatre 118
Conner Milliken – Creative Producer and Co-Director of Hacks
Phoebe Byrne – Producer and Co-Founder of SKELF Theatre Co.
Shelley Middler – Creative Director of Gallus Creates

Supported by

Creative Scotland

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