National Theatre of Scotland

“The truth is stranger than fiction.” Author @irvinewelsh knows this better than most, and he’s joined our nationwide search to find one #TrueStory to be brought to theatrical life. Find out more about & submit your story here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/true-story

#TheHighLife is dir. by Andrew Panton with story, script & lyrics by Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson & Johnny McKnight Music by Forbes Masson / add music by Alan Cumming. A co-pro with Dundee Rep in assoc. with Aberdeen Performing Arts & Capital Theatres.

It’s lights up the aisle for #TheHighLife -The Musical opening night and on Captain Duff’s orders: be prepared to SING FOR DEAR LIFE. It's is jetting off on a Scotland wide tour. Tickets & full creative team here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-hig…

This month's #TwentyIn prize is a prompt-book page from #Kidnapped, our swashbuckling, rom-com adaptation of the #RobertLouisStevenson classic from Isobel McArthur & Michael John McCarthy, plus 2 tickets to a NTS show in 26/27. 🫶Donate throughout April nationaltheatrescotland.com/support-us/twe…

Written by Frances Poet. Directed by Jemima Levick. From an idea conceived by @PaulEnglishhack and Frances Poet. A NTS and @TronTheatre Company co-production.

‘In a factory like this, you’re part of a team. You’re a family.’ Introducing the brilliant creative team behind Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In. Meet the team here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/stand-a…

📷 Peter Dibdin More info here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/mayday-…

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! Cora Bissett & Hannah Lavery present an urgent, collective response to the times we are living through with a one-night-only gathering. BOOK NOW Friday 1 May 2026, 7pm Central Halls, Edinburgh nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/mayday

#TheHighLife is dir.  by Andrew Panton with story, script & lyrics by Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson & Johnny McKnight Music by Forbes Masson / add music by Alan Cumming. A co-pro with @DundeeRep in assoc. with @APAWhatsOn & @captheatres 📸Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

It’s The High Life preview at @dundeerep and our cabin crew are ready to get the show airborne. Original cast members Alan Cumming, @ForbesMasson, Siobhan Redmond & Patrick Ryecart return with a brilliant ensemble of Scottish talent ✈️Tickets here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-hig…

Drum roll please. Here's Artistic Director Jackie Wylie with the winner of our March #TwentyIn prize draw. Donate now for the chance to win next months special prize + two tickets for our 26/27 season: nationaltheatrescotland.com/support-us/twe…

Produced by @CWheelsTheatre , commissioned by @ImaginateUK created in association with National Theatre of Scotland and supported by Assembly Festival.

Taking to the skies this #EdinburghInternationalChildrensFestival...The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl, by Vee Smith and @_sadiqsadiq. @AssemblyRoxy 31 May – 7 June Ages 8+ TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-unl…

#TheHighLife is dir.  by Andrew Panton with story, script & lyrics by Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson & Johnny McKnight. Music by Forbes Masson / add music by Alan Cumming. A co-pro with Dundee Rep in assoc. with Aberdeen Performing Arts & Capital Theatres 📸Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

The High Life cabin crew are on the airwaves, tune in today! 📻  @BBCScotland with @PaulEnglishhack - 1.30pm 📻 @forbesmasson is on Front Row with @KirstyWark , @bbcworldservice Radio 4 -7.15pm

We’re thrilled that Greg McHugh is so thrilled about our nationwide call out for True Story. We want to hear your #TrueStory. Find out more about how your story could be brought to life here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/true-story

Written by Frances Poet. Directed by Jemima Levick. From an idea conceived by Paul English and Frances Poet. A NTS and @TronTheatre Company co-production.

A big Rockvilla welcome to the cast and creatives of Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jean Sit-in as rehearsals begin this week. Find out more about the production, as well as the true story that started it all here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/stand-a…

Twenty years of theatre made with you, by you, for you. Thank you for joining us on this extraordinary journey. 🤝Where will we go next together?

Len Pennie knows a good story 🎭 Now we want to hear yours. We're searching for one True Story to bring to life on stage, is it yours? 📆Submissions close 13 May. More details here: nationaltheatrescotland.com/true-story