While the Edinburgh Festival Fringe welcomes artists from all over the world, it’s appropriate that the host nation should contribute its own showcase. There are many companies from within its borders that are performing, but Made in Scotland makes a very special contribution. This curated programme of fiercely local theatre, dance and music has an ambassadorial mission: to put the country’s talent on the international map of artistic achievement. With a keen eye for quality, ambition and innovation, it places Scottish performing arts centre stage, both at home and abroad.
Not through tartan tropes or nostalgic stereotypes, but through bold, diverse and defiantly modern storytelling
Since its launch in 2009, Made in Scotland has supported 299 shows, with the onward touring fund component supporting more than 130 productions to visit over 50 countries across six continents. The showcase provides an unparalleled opportunity to help Scottish creatives, artists, performers and communities connect with the rest of the world through art and shared experience.
Meanwhile, it offers audiences a fresh lens on the richness of Scotland's cultural identity – not through tartan tropes or nostalgic stereotypes, but through bold, diverse and defiantly modern storytelling. It brings together the most exciting voices working across the full range of artistic genres, offering them a springboard to international touring and long-term creative recognition.
This vital initiative was born out of a groundbreaking partnership between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Creative Scotland and the Federation of Scottish Theatre, with core support from the Scottish Government’s Expo Fund. But this isn’t just about funding – it’s future-building. Over the years, the programme has become a vital force in shaping the global reputation of Scottish performance, offering a pipeline of opportunity and a launchpad for artists ready to connect beyond national borders.
This year, the 2025 line-up is a celebration of bold, boundary-pushing performance that spans generations, communities and artistic disciplines – from children’s shows to new writing, through music and dance to immersive multidisciplinary works.
By championing diversity, innovation and excellence, Made in Scotland continues to shape Scotland’s cultural narrative, ensuring its boldest voices aren’t just heard, but listened to worldwide.
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