Like a fresh breath of air, the Made in Scotland Showcase 2025 programme launches today.
Image by Colin Hattersley.
Whirling onto the world stage with a programme that doesn’t just reach for the skies but invites us to get down with deep space, there’s a sense of the light fantastic about all sixteen incredible Scottish events championed by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund; administered in a partnership between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Federation of Scottish Theatre, Scottish Music Centre and Creative Scotland.
Established in 2009, this vital initiative has supported 299 shows to date, with the onward touring fund component supporting over 130 productions to visit more than fifty countries over six continents. The Made in Scotland Showcase provides an unparalleled opportunity to help Scottish creatives, artists, performers, and communities to connect not just with the world but with the rest of the known universe, through art and shared experience.
Showcasing the country’s finest works from across dance, theatre, music and beyond, this vibrant, charming and challenging programme soars with an ambition that sets Scotland apart on the world stage.
Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture said: “The Made in Scotland showcase is all about highlighting the best of our new talent to the world. Year-on-year Scottish artists have capitalised on the opportunity Made in Scotland provides, so I am delighted that this year’s programme is bringing more shows than ever to international audiences of all ages.
“The Scottish Government is proud to support this year’s Made in Scotland showcase with £540,000 of funding through our Expo fund, which aims to help festivals innovate and maximise national and international opportunities for the artists who contribute to them. I have no doubt those artists featured this year will enhance Scotland’s culture sector by forging new connections across the world.”
Tony Lankester, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society said: “The support we receive from the Scottish Government's EXPO Fund is truly transformative for Scottish artists. It gives them the opportunity to showcase their extraordinary work on an unparalleled platform at the Edinburgh Fringe, and then to take those shows to audiences around the world. The EXPO Fund’s commitment to nurturing Scotland’s cultural talent ensures that artists have the space to do what they do best, and to thrive on the world stage. The Fringe Society is privileged to help deliver this opportunity and we look forward to celebrating their success with them.”
Laura Mackenzie-Stuart, Head of Theatre at Creative Scotland said: “Once again, the Made in Scotland Showcase serves up a dizzying array of Scottish talent. This August, audiences in Edinburgh will get advance sight of work which we are confident will be gracing international stages for years to come, following in the footsteps of the exceptional and select 299 shows which have been worthy recipients of Made in Scotland funding since 2009. We wish everyone enormous success this Fringe!”
Alex McGowan, Interim CEO of Federation of Scottish Theatre said: “The Federation of Scottish Theatre is delighted to continue its association with the Made in Scotland showcase. Thanks to the continuing funding support of the Scottish Government, it’s fantastic to see such a diverse range of work being given this vital platform for connecting Scotland’s artists with the world.”
Gill Maxwell, Executive Director, Scottish Music Centre said: “We are thrilled to be part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2025, presenting world-class music shows that celebrate the rich talent, creativity, and aspirations of composers, songwriters, musicians, and artists working in Scotland today. Made in Scotland at The Fringe is not just a celebration of creativity; it’s a stepping stone—an extraordinary opportunity to share Scotland’s music with the world. This year’s showcase offers an incredible selection of work from across the country, full of invention, fresh ideas, multidisciplinary performances and striking visuals.
Background
For details of the full 2025 Made in Scotland programme visit: www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com.
Made in Scotland:
- supports Scottish dance, theatre and music companies/artists to present their best work on an international stage;
- was established in 2009 and has supported 299 shows to present on the Fringe to date
- raises the profile of the work of Scottish dance, theatre and music companies/artists and offers them unique networking opportunities with promoters;
- increases the number and diversity of international promoters coming to see Scottish work at the Fringe;nurtures and encourages international creative dialogue and the development of international collaborations by Scottish dance, theatre and music companies/artists;
- supports international touring opportunities for all Scottish dance, theatre and music companies/artists performing at the Fringe
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