Sign upIf you are interested in being part of the new season of Positive Stories for Negative Times fill out the form below. Group/school nameGroup/school addressPostcodeCountryScotlandEnglandWalesNorthern IrelandRepublic of IrelandOtherOther CountryLead contact first nameLead contact surname*Lead contact email*Join mailing listLead contact phone numberNumber of groups/classes participating: 12345678910Name of classes/groups (for example S1-3 youth theatre, Drama Juniors etc,): Number of young people participating:Age range of young people participating:Project Route RemoteFestivalGroup Biography This is your opportunity to tell us a little bit about your group. This will be featured on the interactive map on our website Group Picture You can upload a picture from a previous production, or workshop that will go on our interactive map. Please note this is not mandatory.Did you participate in Season 1, 2, or Season 3? Season 1Season 2Season 3Which script/s would you like to work on. Please note that you can select more than one script if you have signed up with more than one group.Roman Cardboard SwiftCareful What You Wish ForWe Ain't MovinThe Book of SpinHold Me Closer Bunny BaxterWhat work will you create with the script?Full stage productionInformal sharingRecorded performanceCreative writingArtAudio drama/podcastSet/costume designsCreative workshopsOtherIf other, please let us know more details belowWhen do you see yourself finishing up your Positive Stories process? Please note you have until September 2025 and even a rough estimate of a date is fine What interested you in participating in Positive Stories for Negative Times? How did you hear about Positive Stories for Negative Times? Wonder FoolsOur websiteSocial mediaTraverse TheatrePressWord of mouthOther (please state)If OtherWere you aware of Wonder Fools prior to signing up for Positive Stories for Negative Times?YesNoAre there any other comments you would like to make or anything else you feel it is useful for Wonder Fools to know about your group?The Positive Stories Festivals are taking place in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dumfries & Galloway, and Stornoway. Selected groups will only perform at 1 of the 4 festivals, please tick all festivals which you would be willing to be a part of (Glasgow and Edinburgh Festival deadline has now passed):THEATRE ROYAL DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 28-29 JUNE 2025AN LANNTAIR, STORNOWAY 4-5 JULY 2025Wonder Fools have bursaries available for groups performing at PSFNT festivals. Bursaries can be used to cover costs including; travel, accommodation, food, performance materials etc. If your group would like to apply for a bursary, please let us know what your financial barriers will be for your group in coming to the festivals and if there’s anything in particular you would need a bursary for. Groups that are selected to perform at PSFNT festivals will have the opportunity to be supported by an Associate Artist. Your designated Associate Artist will join 3 rehearsals to support the development of your show. What kind of support would be useful for the development of your group’s performance? (For example; director, movement director, choreographer, sound designer, costume designer, props maker etc)What does your rehearsal timeline look like for your PSFNT performance? Please include, start date, frequency of sessions etc. It’s OK if it’s not concrete at this stage.Please tell us what you hope to get out of the experience of participating in the Positive Stories festival?Everyone who has applied to perform at the Positive Stories Festivals will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 6 December. If you have any questions about the application process or the festivals as a whole, please contact jen@wonderfools.orgThrough our Wonder Fools EDI strategy, we prioritise engaging individuals from the following communities:SIMD 1 and 2 postcodesCommunities/people of the global majorityLGBTQIA+ communitiesDisabled individualsCare-experienced individualsThis extends to those who self-identify as being from:Low socio-economic backgroundsLocations that may limit opportunities for engagementIf your group specifically works with young people from any of these communities, please let us know. This helps us ensure that our project reaches the people we aim to support. Additionally, we offer ongoing opportunities, including ticket offers, workshops, and bursaries, for these priority individuals and groups. It is absolutely fine not to share this information, and not a requirement of the form.I agree to the terms and conditions (opens in new tab)Δ