Applications open
What is the fund for?
The purpose of the Fund is to support touring of high-quality theatre and dance (including outdoor, circus, interdisciplinary and site-specific work). This can include remounts of previously successful shows, shows which have previously undergone research and development, and tourable work that is yet to be produced.
The aim of this fund is to support a range of work of different scales to tour throughout Scotland, and to help the touring sector engage with and develop audiences. The fund also aims to support work created by a diverse range of artists, companies and producers, and for a diverse range of audiences.
Who can apply?
All applicants must be based in Scotland and involved in the production and/or touring of live theatre and dance.
We will accept applications from:
- Individual dance and theatre artists, companies and organisations.
- Independent dance and theatre producers on their own, to create an individual piece of work or on behalf of artists.
- Consortia of venues for a shared programme of named touring work.
When should the funded touring activity take place?
We are primarily looking to support activity taking place from Spring 2025 onwards.
What's the budget for this fund?
The overall budget for this round of the Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance is £2,000,000.
Fund timeline
- Online application portal opens 2pm, Tuesday 9 July 2024
- Application deadline 2pm, Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Decisions sent to applicants week commencing 25 November 2024
- Touring activity to take place from Spring 2025
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How to apply
Applications are open until 2pm, Wednesday 18 September 2024.
All applications to the Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance must be made through Creative Scotland’s online application portal.
For information on how to register, access and complete the application form, visit: my.creativescotland.com/user-guide.
To register an account, visit: my.creativescotland.com/signup. If you are already registered, log in to the portal at my.creativescotland.com/login.
If you have any questions or concerns, for example, about an impact on project dates, our Enquiries Team are here to help. Visit the Contact Us page to get in touch with them.
Please ensure you have checked the Guidance for Applicants before getting in touch.
Successful applicants
If you are successful, you will be expected to develop an audience plan, in collaboration with the venues you tour to, using the tour planning spreadsheet and the FST code of conduct as a basis.
FST Code of Practice Cohort of Venues and Promoters
As part our commitment to improve the experience of the makers and programmers of shows supported through the Touring Fund, we are encouraging venues to learn more about the benefits of joining the Federation of Scottish Theatre’s Code of Practice.
Venues and promoters that sign-up to the FST Code of Practice are eligible to receive Touring Fund work as part of the Touring Fund deal, which includes fee-free shows and the right to retain 80% of the box-office income.
In addition, joining the existing cohort of venues and promoters gives prospective applicants the ability to decide on tour venues and model plans for their submission to the fund in advance.
Who can join the Code of Practice?
Venues and promoters based in Scotland can sign up to be part of the FST Code of Practice. Creative Scotland maintains the list, and venues and promoters can join at any time. There is no maximum number of venues and promoters which can be listed nor a deadline for sign up.
Applicants to the Touring Fund are welcome to advise any venues and promoters not listed to contact Creative Scotland for further information.
Venues and promoters who sign up to the Code of Practice will be expected to report back annually on their experience of the Touring Fund to assist Creative Scotland in future versions of the fund and its development.
Please note that this commitment does not replace any of your usual contracting practices and is not a legal requirement.
Can I receive a Touring Fund deal without signing up to the Code of Practice?
No. Venues and promoters who have not committed to the terms of the Code of Practice will not be eligible to receive Touring Fund work on the Touring Fund deal which underwrites the costs of the show.
You can still programme work that is funded through the Touring Fund, however without a commitment to the Code of Practice this will be a on a box office split or fee basis.
How do I sign up?
To sign up, email [email protected] providing:
- Venue/Promoter Name and address, including post code
- Programming contact details
- A link to your venue details on TourBook (if applicable)
Resources
The Performing Artist's Audience Handbook is useful for applicants applying to the Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance, as an understanding of audiences should be at the centre of any application for touring and presentation.
Access support
Creative Scotland is committed to offering clear and accessible application processes and programmes that are open to everyone. We have a number of ways we can support you to make your application. Please get in touch with our enquiries team by visiting our Contact Us page to find out more.