🎻 Ideas Jukebox has been nominated for Best Production for Children and Young People at the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2026.
Well done to the team, led by creator & performer Hazel Darwin-Clements and collaborators: Andy Cannon, Fay Guiffo, Mamoru Iriguchi & Nik Paget-Tomlinson.
Congratulations to all the nominees!
Ideas Jukebox by Hazel Darwin-Clements, an Independent Arts Projects production premiered at Lyth Arts Centre on 31 August 2025. It was presented as part of a tour commissioned by Splore, the North Scotland Children’s Theatre and Dance Network between August 2025 and March 2026.
📸 Christopher Bowen
#TheatreForYoungAudiences #ScottishTheatreOnTour #TheatreScotland
@cats_awards
Producer Nina Doherty finishes up with IAP today after almost four and a half years. Starting with us as Sensory Collective producer in November 2021, Nina has been a key collaborator for projects led by Kirstin Abraham, Max Alexander, Sonia Allori, Jack Hunter, Aya Kobayashi, K Biff Nicolson, Ellen Renton, Saffy Setohy, Niroshini Thambar, Joanna Young.
Nina has presented work across schools, community spaces, care settings, theatres, woodlands and arts spaces. She has also been a core member of staff across huge periods of uncertainty, growth & change.
We’re so grateful for all that Nina has contributed to IAP in this time and wish her the very best in her new role with Vanishing Point in Glasgow.
#ArtsWorkers #ArtsInScotland #ProducersDoItAnywhere
One week left to apply…
We are seeking an experienced Producer of new theatre and participative arts projects to work on a varied programme of performance, workshops & events.
The Producer will work closely with artists, collaborators, funders, and partners to help realise a programme that prioritises socially engaged practice, access and care.
Visit our website for job packs (written, audio & video versions) and to find out more.
Thank you to everyone who came & / or contributed to Allies in Activism yesterday.
If you were there, there’s a wee survey in our bio or in your inbox to complete if you have spoons/energy.
Thanks to everyone who made it such a super day.
More soon…
🔗 https://forms.gle/LrADzW1ga9eEjXFk8
📸 Kat Gollock @littlekatphotos
Some bittersweet news 💛
We’re saying goodbye to one of our absolute favourites, Associate Artist Max Alexander.
Since joining us in November 2021, Max has brought so much to #IAP, sharing his expertise, humour and a true love of play.
After four years and four months, we’re incredibly grateful for everything he’s given. He will be deeply missed by the whole team.
Thank you, Max ✨
Read about his time at IAP here 👆 (link in bio)
#Arts #PlayRadical #CreativeCommunity #Gratitude
📸 @littlekatphotos
Big news for Independent Arts Projects 🎉
We’re pleased to welcome Sara Shaarawi as our International Producer.
Starting today, you can read about her here (link in bio) 👆
#Arts #Theatre #CreativeIndustries #InternationalProducer
📸 @mihaelabodlovic
Allies in Activism * is today.
Allies in Activism is a one-day event taking place in Edinburgh led by Jack Hunter, Ellen Renton and Independent Arts Projects.
We very much hope that this event marks the beginning of something.
This event has been made possible with support from Birds of Paradise, Eden Court Theatre, Federation of Scottish Theatre, Imaginate, Magnetic North, National Theatre of Scotland, The Work Room & Unlimited.
* The title of the event came from an article in The Stage at the beginning of the year, where arts leaders were asked about the year ahead. Jenny Sealey (Graeae’s Artistic Director) was quoted “as saying: “For companies like Graeae, this past year has been fraught with Personal Independent Payments, Access to Work and Universal Credit. We need more allies in our activism. 2026 needs to be all-embracing to ensure the theatrical landscape is rich with diversity of people and narratives.“
IAP gratefully acknowledge support from @creativescots
Come and work with us
We’re looking for a new Producer to join us full-time (35 hours per week).
£33,000 per year
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 20 April 2026
We are seeking an experienced Producer of new theatre and participative arts projects to work on a varied programme of performance, workshops & events.
The Producer will work closely with artists, collaborators, funders, and partners to help realise a programme that prioritises socially engaged practice, access and care.
Visit our website for job packs (written, audio & video versions) and to find out more.
Allies in Activism
We have a few places left on our event this coming Wednesday.
Link to register in bio.
10.30-4, 1 April in Edinburgh
We will explore how we can build a safer, more supportive arts sector for disabled and neurodivergent artists, & arts workers.
At a time when Access to Work grants are being slashed, we want to talk about what we can do in the performance sector in Scotland.
Register by 10am, Mon 30 Mar
Link to register in our bio / on our website.
#artsforall
Allies in Activism
We have a few places left on our event this coming Wednesday.
Link to register in bio.
10.30-4, 1 April in Edinburgh
We will explore how we can build a safer, more supportive arts sector for disabled and neurodivergent artists, & arts workers.
At a time when Access to Work grants are being slashed, we want to talk about what we can do in the performance sector in Scotland.
Register by 10am, Mon 30 Mar
Come and work with us
We’re looking for a new Producer to join us full-time (35 hours per week).
£33,000 per year
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 20 April 2026
We are seeking an experienced Producer of new theatre and participative arts projects to work on a varied programme of performance, workshops & events.
The Producer will work closely with artists, collaborators, funders, and partners to help realise a programme that prioritises socially engaged practice, access and care.
Visit our website for job packs (written, audio & video versions) and to find out more.
📸 Kat Gollock @littlekatphotos
Another fantastic review... this time for @jack_hunter95 's #oneoftwo 👏
“...a thoroughly entertaining, utterly compelling piece of theatre and the perfect illustration that there is an appetite and audience for stories that don’t tread the ‘regular’ path.”
Thank you to @glasgowtheatreblog1 !
📸 @littlekatphotos
