traverse theatre (scotland)
We are the Traverse - champion of stories and storytellers. The stories we share
are by anyone and for everyone. As Scotland’s new writing theatre, the Traverse
Theatre is a dynamic centre for performance, experience and discovery. Enabling
people across society to access and engage with theatre is our fundamental
mission. Our year-round programme bursts with new stories and live performances
that challenge, inform and entertain. We empower artists and audiences to make
sense of the world today, providing a safe space to question, learn, empathise
and – crucially – encounter different people and experiences. Conversation and
the coming together of groups are central to a democratic society, and we
champion equal expression and understanding. We commission, produce and
programme for existing and future audiences to offer new and exciting
experiences for everyone, and our partnerships with other theatre companies and
festivals enable us to present a wide range of innovative performances. The
Traverse would not exist without our over-arching passion for talent development
and embracing the unexplored. We work with the newest and rawest talent – with
an emphasis on the Scottish-based – nurturing it to become the art, artists and
performances that can be seen on our stages through a variety of creative
learning and literary programmes.
