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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We're having a lovely start to the month reminiscing on our Playwrights Gathering at the Fringe in August. It was a packed night celebrating not only Uma Nada-Rajah's Hector MacMillan Award win, but also the launch of the new Scottish Queer Play Anthology with some of the wonderful featured writers.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's here! SSP Council member JD Stewart has the very first copy of Queer Plays: Volume One, a new anthology of Scottish LGBTQ+ plays. We'll be soft-launching the collection at our annual Playwrights Celebration on Monday with @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social ... and then a full launch in September!

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Scottish Society of Playwrights is delighted to announce that the winner of the sixth Hector MacMillan Award for Best New Scottish Play of 2025 is... 🏆 Black Hole Sign by Uma Nada-Rajah 🏆 Congratulations to Uma and to everyone involved in Black Hole Sign! Production photos by Mihaela Bodlovic

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Happy Start of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to all those who celebrate! Our friends at @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social have compiled a list of plays by Scottish playwrights at the Fringe. Head to their website to check out the list, book tickets, and enjoy a wealth of Scottish talent...

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A wee reminder to join us at our annual Edinburgh Festivals celebration. The perfect time to discuss all those Fringe hits with fellow playwrights! We look forward to seeing you there.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Voting has now CLOSED for our annual Hector MacMillan Award for Best New Scottish Play of 2025. Over the last few weeks, our members have been busy voting for this peer-to-peer award. We'll be announcing the winning play and playwright soon, so watch this space!

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Work as a playwright spans far beyond commissioned plays. To reflect this, we have published guidance for Dramaturgy and Translation rates on our website. #playwrights #dramaturgy #translation

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Alongside our Standard New Play Contract with the FST, we have also negotiated an updated contract that applies exclusively to National Theatre of Scotland commissions. More info on our website (link in bio) alongside specifics on the commission model for Musicals. #playwrights #musicals #nts

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

At the start of April, we announced new Standard Play Contract Rates for playwrights in Scotland, negotiated with our friends at the Federation of Scottish Theatre. These went into effect immediately, and more info can be found through the link in our bio. #playwright #scottishplaywrights #fst #ssp

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This week we want to highlight our Fair Work Campaign. We have been part of a growing cross-union campaign to improve conditions for freelancers across Scotland’s creative industries. For more info on the campaign, visit our website (link in bio). #playwrights #stuc #fairwork #scottishfreelancers

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

As spring springs Scottishly upon us, we're looking back at the history of the SSP with pride. This poster was for an early SSP conference, the image mocked up by Alasdair Gray. To learn more about the SSP's history, visit the link in our bio! #playwrights #scottishplaywrights #ssp #history

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Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

FST and @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social have have updated the Standard Play Contract used to commission plays in Scotland. These updates are clearer & easier to use, reflecting current commissioning practice, & also includes new areas such as access, recording/filming, and use of AI. 🧵1/2

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Finally, but perhaps most importantly, today (April 1st) is the day our new industry rates negotiated with the Federation of Scottish Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland go live. These new contracts are effective immediately for play commissions in Scotland.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

By visiting our redesigned website, you can find out more about how we fight for the rights of Scotland's playwrights, actively campaigning on Fair Work, AI Rights, Access to Funding and supporting with industry change such as Making Tax Digital.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

First off, we're thrilled to unveil our new website. It has a ton of useful info on our work, including resources for playwrights, our campaign activities, and the standard rates we have negotiated alongside the Federation of Scottish Theatre. Link in bio to explore the site and find out more.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

It seems fitting that the day after the official start of Spring is also UNESCO's World Poetry Day. We're celebrating new growth and Scotland's rich history of poets all at once, from Rabbie Burns to Jackie Kay. Who are your favourite Scottish poets (bonus points if they also write plays!)

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Playwrights, we are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday 28th February. All current members please check your inboxes for all the important details and voting papers. If you can’t find them, drop us an email at scottishsocietyofplaywrights@gmail.com.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

As we ride headlong into February, a quick reminder you can find lots of info in the resources tab of our website (link in bio), including commission & dramaturgy rates alongside a Best Practice Guideline for co-creating work. Playwriting exists in many forms, & we advocate for writers throughout.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

First open scratch call for writers of the year open until Feb 7th, from Scotland based _and friends, in collaboration with Script Club Cardiff. See below for more details! opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...

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_and friends Open Call for Writers

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

It's a happy new year from all of us at the SSP. However, wherever and whenever you write, we're wishing you all the creative joy for 2026 and beyond.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Later, as Development Executive for BBC Scotland Drama, he supported many SSP members on TV writing projects, working with waspish humour, honed dramatic instincts and a warmth rarely found in TV drama departments. That warmth and generosity of spirit is Clive's legacy. 3/3

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Co-manager of HIV charity @tht.org.uk in Scotland, Clive passionately advocated on health, well-being and LGBTQI+ issues, touching lives beyond the theatre world, with his beloved Suki the silky in tow. Clive moved to Glasgow in 2003 to work as Story Editor on BBC Scotland soap River City. 2/3

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

We marked with sadness the death this week of Dublin-born playwright Clive King, a long-standing SSP member. An accomplished journalist, playwright and lyricist, Glasgow-based Clive collaborated with composer Hillary Brooks on many projects, including 'Wee Free' for @playpiepint.bsky.social 1/3

A photograph of Clive King, a man with short hair wearing a formal black jacket and tie, in front of green leafy trees.

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Scottish Society of Playwrights @scotsocplaywrights.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Hello, Playwrights and theatre colleagues. We have made it to Bluesky. The SSP is Scotland's theatre writer's union. We develop and promote the interests and craft of professional #playwrights and #playwriting within Scottish theatre. Give us a follow or tag us so we can find you! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎭 ✍🏼

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