Scottish Theatre Archive

Introduction

The Scottish Theatre Archive's role is to help preserve and promote interest in Scotland's theatrical heritage. It forms part of the Special Collections Department of Glasgow University Library. The Archive is open to anyone with an interest in Scottish theatre. There are also strong links with the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.

To search for specific items within the archive go to the Scottish Theatre Archive Catalogue (see also our guide to finding material in the archive)

For a general overview of our collections browse through our Collection Descriptions

There is also an introduction to the history of the archive.

Reprographic services

Photocopies, photographs, slides and microfilms can all be produced from material within the archive, subject to copyright legislation and condition of the original material. For pricing guidelines and further details, please consult the general reprographic services guide of the Department of Special Collections.

Material Supporting Courses

• Twentieth-century Scottish Theatre (Junior Honours: Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies)

Other links of interest

• National Theatre of Scotland
• The Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society: incorporating the Sir Harry Lauder Society
• Theatre Record
• Mark Fisher's Scottish Theatre Links page: includes information on theatre buildings, festivals, touring theatre companies, etc.
• AHDS Performing Arts : Performing Arts Data Service (supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources related to music, dance, theatre, radio, film, television, and performance)
• Playwrights' Studio, Scotland: a new national initiative designed to directly engage the people of Scotland with new playwriting and raise the standard of plays for presentation to the public