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News and updates from the Scottish Society of Playwrights
Updates from the collective voice of Scotland’s playwrights.
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News
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SSP/FST New Standard Play Contract Published
Read More: SSP/FST New Standard Play Contract PublishedAnnouncing a new Standard Play Contract for commissioning in Scotland.
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A.I. Rights for Writers
Read More: A.I. Rights for WritersNew A.I. rights reservations seek to protect playwrights’ intellectual property.
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Making Tax Digital
Read More: Making Tax DigitalHMRC changes will impact some playwrights from April 2026.
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Fair Work Campaign
Read More: Fair Work CampaignThe SSP campaigns with fellow unions to improve freelancers’ conditions.
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Software Discounts for SSP Members
Read More: Software Discounts for SSP MembersMembers can claim discounts on a variety of software packages.
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SSP Member Discounts on Theatre Tickets
Read More: SSP Member Discounts on Theatre TicketsMany theatres in Scotland offer discounts with our membership card.
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Liz Lochhead appointed Honorary President of the SSP
Read More: Liz Lochhead appointed Honorary President of the SSPLiz Lochhead becomes the fourth Honorary President of the SSP.
Statements
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Statement from the Council of the SSP
Read More: Statement from the Council of the SSPThe Scottish Society of Playwrights utterly rejects the poisons of both antisemitism and Islamophobia, and resolves to oppose all forms of hate and discrimination in…