Open Floor Scratch Night: Thursday 12 June 2025

Are you working on an idea for a new musical that you’d like to test out in front of an audience?

We are looking for new musical theatre makers to take part in our scratch night, Open Floor, on Thurs 12 June at the Studio Theatre.

Open Floor is an opportunity to get something up on its feet in front of an audience and see what does and doesn’t work. If you’ve got an idea for a new musical and you want to test out a few songs with an audience, we want to hear from you. Our definition of musical theatre is wide, so long as music and lyrics are integral to the work you’re making in some way.

We’re keeping this quick and dirty so think one or two instruments and a mic, and a few lighting or sound cues, nothing too technical. We can provide a piano, keyboard, microphone, and some basic sound support.

Here’s what we can offer:

A slot to perform 10-15 mins of material

£450 performance fee

Professional photography

Feedback from the night

Here are the dates:

Closing date: Sun 11 May, midnight

Decisions shared: Weds 14 May

Performance date: Thurs 12 June, 7:30pm

Eligibility Criteria

You must be based in Scotland
You must have worked on at least one professional production previously. This can include Fringe performances but not university productions or amateur dramatics.
You must not be in receipt of RFO funding from Creative Scotland.
You must be available to tech during the day and perform on the night of Thurs 12 June
You must be applying for a new project that has not already been commissioned, produced or coproduced, or staged by another organisation

Here is how to apply:

Please complete this online application form by midnight on Sun 11 May. You can complete this with written answers or video application.

If you have any questions please email engage@capitaltheatres.com.