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Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS) celebrates its 10th birthday in the school year 2026-2027 with a unique free programme of tours across Scotland. This one-off free offer will include over 100 performances reaching more than 10,000 children and young people.
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How can schools take part?
Due to the high level of interest we have now closed the request process.
If you have requested a visit:
If you have requested a visit:
- We will try and accommodate as many schools as possible and will get in touch with everyone to let you know whether we can visit your school.
- Schools who registered their interest before 27 April will be contacted in June 2026 with an update about whether or not we can visit your school.
- All schools who registered their interest will receive a reply, those who registered following 27 April will be contacted from 17 August 2026.
- Depending on uptake and demand, our booking pattern may shift from the above, but we will communicate any delays to you throughout.
- General enquiries can be sent to [email protected]
TiSS at 10 Programme
FAQs | Terms & Conditions
How we will decide whether to visit your school
We will consider factors including school location, geographic spread nationally, SIMD level, school size, urban or rural area, whether a school is new to TISS, and regional funder commitments, as well as tour planning and logistics. We will book schools taking all these factors into account, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
As we expect demand to be high for this limited offer, we will plan to visit schools that collectively provide a national spread and ensure we reach a range of children who may have little access to the arts because of economic, social or geographical barriers. Some of the tours are supported by regional councils or sponsors and will only be available in specific regions, while others will be available throughout Scotland.
As we expect demand to be high for this limited offer, we will plan to visit schools that collectively provide a national spread and ensure we reach a range of children who may have little access to the arts because of economic, social or geographical barriers. Some of the tours are supported by regional councils or sponsors and will only be available in specific regions, while others will be available throughout Scotland.
What does a TiSS visit entail?
- A visit from TiSS usually includes two performances, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, to a group of pupils (usually max 250 across the day).
- Performances are usually held in the school assembly hall (or gym hall) but an alternate room or local space can be discussed if your school doesn’t have one that suits. Schools can also attend a performance at a neighbouring school, subject to discussion with the host school.
- The TiSS team will arrive in the morning in a branded TiSS van and will set up in their allocated space. They will require minimal help from your staff (other than being let in and shown around). They will pack up and leave after the last performance of the day. Get-in and get-out usually take up to 2 hours each.
- In advance of the day, our TiSS coordinator will be in touch with various information including how to make the most of the visit and to check that everything is ready for the day.
- Each show will have its own resources for teachers to help you to prepare for our visit.
Bookings and Cancellations
Once your booking is confirmed, we will ask you to sign a letter of agreement. We kindly ask you to let us know as soon as possible if there are any changes that may affect the performance.
We have fundraised extensively to be able to provide this one-off free offer to schools and want to make sure as many pupils as possible benefit from the tour. Please help us by honouring your booking.
For further queries about the TiSS at 10 programme, please contact TiSS producer Julian Almeida: [email protected]
We have fundraised extensively to be able to provide this one-off free offer to schools and want to make sure as many pupils as possible benefit from the tour. Please help us by honouring your booking.
- Bookings cancelled between 1-3 months before the day will incur a cancellation fee of £100 unless an alternative school in the area is found to replace the performance.
- Bookings cancelled less than one month in advance will incur a cancellation fee of £250 as it is unlikely we will be able to replace the performance at such short notice.
For further queries about the TiSS at 10 programme, please contact TiSS producer Julian Almeida: [email protected]
TiSS at 10 is sponsored by Savendie
And supported by:
The Weir Charitable Trust
Aberdeen Baker Incorporation, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, David and June Gordon Memorial Trust, Lyra, MEB Charitable Trust, North East Arts Touring, Russell Trust and The Tillyloss Trust, The Touring Network
And supported by:
The Weir Charitable Trust
Aberdeen Baker Incorporation, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, David and June Gordon Memorial Trust, Lyra, MEB Charitable Trust, North East Arts Touring, Russell Trust and The Tillyloss Trust, The Touring Network
