OFFER INSPIRATION AND HELP CRAFT bold NEW THEATRE
Date of Activity: September – November 2026
Location: Edinburgh and online
Fee: £5,320
We are seeking a Lead Artist with a strong track record of professional theatre-making and an aptitude for supporting early-career young artists to develop their independent theatre-making practice.
Trajectories is a fully supported early-career artist development programme, delivered through a combination of in-person and online workshops and masterclasses plus independent development time, culminating in a showcase event of the young artists’ work at Summerhall for a public audience in October 2026.
The Lead Artist will provide creative mentorship, theatre expertise and encouragement to the 5 young theatre-makers through a range of 1-2-1 engagements, group workshops and ongoing dramaturgical input throughout the rehearsal process. They will be a key collaborator, enabling young artists to take risks, explore their own artistic practice and reflect on their learning and development.
The Lead Artist will be sensitive to the needs of those in the early stages of their career and able to respond with appropriate and inspiring prompts and guidance to bring their new work to life. In consultation with the participants, they will co-curate a series of masterclasses led by guest artists to extend participants’ creative practice and act as stimulus for the work they are making. They will work closely with SYT’s Artistic Producer to ensure the participants are well supported, the different elements of the programme are effectively delivered and project logistics run smoothly.
The Trajectories programme has previously taken place in association with A Play, A Pie & A Pint, Glasgow in 2026, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh in 2025 and Civic House, Glasgow in 2022. You can read about the Trajectories project here and watch a selection of Trajectories films here.
To learn more about the project, the Lead Artist role and what is required to apply, please read the recruitment pack below.
To submit your expression of interest, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DEADLINE – 21:00 ON TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2026
If you would prefer to apply in an alternative format or have any questions regarding the application, please get in contact directly with Artistic Producer Annie Lowry Thomas on annie@scottishyouththeatre.org.
Trajectories is produced by Scottish Youth Theatre, and supported by Creative Scotland, CMS Charitable Trust and The Noël Coward Foundation.