International Culture Strategy

Touring theatre productions internationally, supporting artists to see international work (at international festivals) and currently involved in a Erasmus + programme with European partners

It's fundamental to ensuing that artistic practice in Scotland remains at the forefront internationally, developing our international contacts, awareness and networks is key to this.

As above - ensure that our practice is world leading

Finance, and now lack of access to international funding programmes such as Creative Europe and Erasmus +, and visa requirements for touring work.

I think it seems clear and sensible

It is clear, I think that as well as bringing the world to Scotland, the cultural sector is also key in brining Scotland to the world

Most of our international work is partnership working and collaborative

Some of our international touring work has the ability to make a profit, more so than touring in Scotland

In terms of touring our work and our message (around voice of the child) internationally.

Scotland is at the forefront of producing theatre work for very young audiences - we have an international reputation for high quality work and are often asked to consult with organisations internationally. We host international visitors who come to observe our work. We need to maintain standards to ensure we keep this reputation, policies such as the incorporation of the UNCRC are very positive in this way and Scotland is seen as a leader in this regard.

I think exchange is very important, which can come under Cultural Connections, but the idea of sharing best practice in terms of creative work, but also in terms of life, is key, to being part of an international community.

Made in Scotland onward touring funding from Creative Scotland

We would not be able to tour to locations such as the US and China, without this support

There are not enough funds, or network support, for international exchange and touring of work

Culture Ireland
Norwegian Arts Abroad
Canada Council for the Arts - Arts Abroad

Touring is increasingly expensive, and the visa requirements, import taxes etc make it extremely difficult to tour in Europe.

Visa free access for performers, rejoining the Creative Europe/Erasmus schemes

We are looking at options for licensing our productions to international companies, rather than touring ourselves

Prioritising which activities are key, trying to spend longer in one place if flying there (Aiming for longer tour rather than using flights for one or two performances - this requires support with developing networks). Setting a carbon budget to help with deciding on priorities.

Stop being imperial