New Sauce Scratch Night
South Asian Artists in Scotland are seeking proposals from four artists of South Asian heritage to showcase 10–15 minute extracts of new work for their New Sauce Scratch Night at the Citizens Theatre on 08 October. This is a chance for artists to share a new idea and see what works in front of a live audience.
All forms of storytelling are welcome – theatre, performance, music, movement, spoken word, comedy, film or something completely different. There are no restrictions on genre or theme; bold, playful, and experimental ideas are encouraged.
South Asian Artists in Scotland is a new volunteer grassroots labour of love run by creatives Niloo-Far Khan and Kal Sabir. Its goals are to champion artists of South Asian heritage through connections, collaborations, and call-outs, and to build bridges with existing networks and platforms in Scotland.
This event is curated and presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland in association with National Theatre of Scotland and Citizens Theatre.
Who is eligible to apply?
We’re looking for bold new work-in-progress pieces from Scotland-based creatives.
We are strictly prioritising and celebrating South Asian voices living and working in Scotland. This call out is specifically for people of South Asian heritage and diaspora, which includes: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, The Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Why apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to take creative risks, share your work, and connect in a supportive space.
Each successful applicant will receive:
- £450 fee
- A 10–15 min slot at New Sauce Scratch Night
- Technical support on the day
- Professional photography of their live piece
- Audience and peer feedback to elevate each performance/project
How do I apply?
To apply, please fill out this short online form, telling us about the new idea you’d like to test in front of an audience.
Submission deadline 05 August, with decisions made by 21 August
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact violet.vincent@citz.co.uk
Key Dates
- Submission deadline 05 August
- Decision made by 21 August
- Line up announced 01 September
- Technical rehearsal day and evening performance 08 October
Tickets will be available to book over the summer period, ahead of the lineup announcement.
