Creative Glasgow is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2026!
Step into the future of performance with Split Screen!
Split Screen is set to transform how Scotland creates and shares performance, inviting artists and industry professionals to explore how Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping theatre, dance, music, and live experience. Designed for performers, technicians, educators, and creative producers alike, the programme empowers participants to experiment boldly, collaborate widely, and unlock entirely new storytelling possibilities.
Led by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) in partnership with Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, Citizens Theatre, Codebase, Techscaler, Creative Glasgow, and Anam Creative, and supported by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, Split Screen brings together leading creative and digital expertise under one roof.
Across three themed training days – EXPLORE, PLAY, AMPLIFY – participants will dive into cutting-edge technologies, develop hands-on technical skills, and gain practical tools for embedding innovation in their practice. Each day culminates in an evening artist showcase, open to students and the wider community. The programme concludes with a two-day sprint, where teams develop a short digital-infused performance or prototype with expert mentorship.
Key Info
- Duration: 5 days (attendance required for all sessions)
- Dates: 15 & 29 January; 5, 24 & 25 February 2026
- Location: Glasgow, venue TBC
- Spaces: 20 places for freelancers and industry professionals; additional spaces reserved for RCS and partner participants
- Support: £500 subsidy for freelancers/individual applicants
- Eligibility: Main programme open to non-students; students welcome at evening showcases
- Deadline: Applications close 12:00, Monday 15 December
Programme Highlights
- EXPLORE – 15 January
Meet the technologies reshaping performance today.
Artist Showcase: Rachel Maclean
- PLAY – 29 January
Get hands-on with AI and digital tools for theatre, choreography, music, and scenography.
Artist Showcase: Maria Sappho
- AMPLIFY – 5 February
Discover platforms, audiences, and routes to market.
Artist Showcase: TBC
- 2-DAY SPRINT – 24 & 25 February
Collaborate to create a tech-driven performance or prototype with full mentorship and support.
Split Screen is an invitation to push boundaries, test ideas, and imagine the future of live performance – today. Applications are now open.