The Made in Scotland Showcase 2025 has officially launched, unveiling a whirlwind of sixteen exceptional Scottish productions set to take the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by storm.
Backed by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund, the showcase is delivered in partnership with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Federation of Scottish Theatre, Scottish Music Centre, and Creative Scotland.
Since its inception in 2009, Made in Scotland has supported 299 shows, with over 130 of those touring internationally to more than fifty countries across six continents.
This year’s programme spans theatre, dance, music, and multidisciplinary work, offering audiences a vibrant and ambitious celebration of Scotland’s creative spirit.
Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, said:
“The Made in Scotland showcase is all about highlighting the best of our new talent to the world. Year-on-year Scottish artists have capitalised on the opportunity Made in Scotland provides, so I am delighted that this year’s programme is bringing more shows than ever to international audiences of all ages.
“The Scottish Government is proud to support this year’s Made in Scotland showcase with £540,000 of funding through our Expo fund, which aims to help festivals innovate and maximise national and international opportunities for the artists who contribute to them. I have no doubt those artists featured this year will enhance Scotland’s culture sector by forging new connections across the world.”
Tony Lankester, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, added:
“The support we receive from the Scottish Government’s EXPO Fund is truly transformative for Scottish artists. It gives them the opportunity to showcase their extraordinary work on an unparalleled platform at the Edinburgh Fringe, and then to take those shows to audiences around the world.
“The EXPO Fund’s commitment to nurturing Scotland’s cultural talent ensures that artists have the space to do what they do best, and to thrive on the world stage. The Fringe Society is privileged to help deliver this opportunity and we look forward to celebrating their success with them.”
Laura Mackenzie-Stuart, Head of Theatre at Creative Scotland, said:
“Once again, the Made in Scotland Showcase serves up a dizzying array of Scottish talent. This August, audiences in Edinburgh will get advance sight of work which we are confident will be gracing international stages for years to come, following in the footsteps of the exceptional and select 299 shows which have been worthy recipients of Made in Scotland funding since 2009. We wish everyone enormous success this Fringe!”
Alex McGowan, Interim CEO of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, commented:
“The Federation of Scottish Theatre is delighted to continue its association with the Made in Scotland showcase. Thanks to the continuing funding support of the Scottish Government, it’s fantastic to see such a diverse range of work being given this vital platform for connecting Scotland’s artists with the world.”
Gill Maxwell, Executive Director of the Scottish Music Centre, said:
“We are thrilled to be part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2025, presenting world-class music shows that celebrate the rich talent, creativity, and aspirations of composers, songwriters, musicians, and artists working in Scotland today.
Made in Scotland at The Fringe is not just a celebration of creativity; it’s a stepping stone—an extraordinary opportunity to share Scotland’s music with the world. This year’s showcase offers an incredible selection of work from across the country, full of invention, fresh ideas, multidisciplinary performances and striking visuals.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
