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Made in Scotland 2010

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Introduction

In August 2009, Made in Scotland was launched as a showcase of Scottish theatre and dance on The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the Fringe). Made in Scotland is a partnership between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Societythe Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) and the Scottish Arts Council.

'Year of the Horse', Burnt Goods with Tron Theatre Assembly @ George Street; Photo: Richard Campbell

Made in Scotland is a curated showcase of high quality performance from Scotland at the world’s biggest arts festival, made possible by support from the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund. 

'Dilly Dilly', Tabula Rasa Dance Company; Photo: Callum Mackay

The Fringe and FST have developed a programme of training, support and advice to enable companies to prepare for being part of Made in Scotland, supporting them to achieve their goals for participation, including profile and touring opportunities.

About the Made in Scotland fund

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to support Scottish artists by creating a new 'Edinburgh Festival Expo Fund' to promote Scottish work at the Edinburgh Festivals.

The fund was established in 2008 and is managed by the Scottish Arts Council on behalf of the Scottish Government. The fund is specifically targeted at the 12 festivals who are members of Festivals Edinburgh.

However, a different approach was needed for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it is an un-programmed, open access festival and a major international showcase for Scottish artists within the performing arts.   

The Minister for Culture announced the Made in Scotland programme in May 2009 in a Scottish Government press release.

The 2009 Made in Scotland programme included a wonderfully eclectic and diverse programme of dance, theatre, musical theatre, puppetry, site-specific performance and work for children. The artists in Made in Scotland included some of Scotland’s most highly respected and established theatre and dance companies, and some of Scotland’s most dynamic and radical artists.

Applications for the 2010 Made in Scotland programme are currently being considered.

'ME/(Mobile/Evolution)' Claire Cunningham Dance Base @ Out of the Blue Drill Hall; Photo: Lynne Conner

A panel of Scottish and international performing arts producers and commentators will be brought together to curate the Made in Scotland showcase in 2010. The panel includes:

  • Kath M Mainland, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
  • Jon Morgan, Director, Federation of Scottish Theatre
  • Anita Clark, Head of Dance, Scottish Arts Council
  • Keith Bruce, Arts Editor, The Herald
  • Laura Collier, Senior Producer, Battersea Arts Centre;
  • Paul Johnson, Chief Executive, Dance Ireland; 
  • Tina Rasmussen, Director of Performing Arts, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
  • Jackie Shearer, Arts Manager, Platform at the Bridge
  • Andrew Jones, Dance and Drama advisor for the British Council 
     

Behind the scenes, the Made in Scotland project partners will work with the performers to raise their profile both at the Fringe and outside Scotland, with additional support to present their best work internationally and foster international collaborations and creative dialogue.

International working

As part of the Made in Scotland initiative, funding support is available to enable Scottish dance and theatre companies and artists to take up international touring as a direct result of performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For further information, take a look at the Made in Scotland: International Touring Guidelines (doc).

Made in Scotland application documents

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe logo

The Scottish Government logo

Related links
* Federation of Scottish Theatre
* Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
* Made in Scotland programme
 
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