Context

The Scottish Arts Council’s drama strategy for the next two years will sustain the areas where there are clear strengths, and provide additional investment to improve artistic standards and give greater access to quality work for audiences.

The launch of the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) has highlighted the energy and talent within the theatre sector and provided a challenge and encouragement to theatre artists to aim higher. It also offers new opportunities for the Scottish Arts Council and theatre practitioners to work in partnership with the NTS.

The particular strengths of the sector lie in the areas of new writing, work for children and young people, and a growing interest and success in innovative and cross-disciplinary work. Scottish playwrights enjoy wide international recognition, as does the energetic children’s theatre sector. Many developmental theatre artists continue to gain national and international reputations.

Budget The drama budget for 2007/08 is £12.06 million which includes £4.94 million allocated to eight Foundation Organisations.  In addition to the drama budget, the department invests £405,767 in one cross-artform Foundation Organisation. For information our about funding schemes, please visit our Funding section. You can also read our Guide to Funds.