Scotland’s Musical Theatre Festival
Bringing together performing arts schools and youth theatre groups for a spectacular celebration of young performers.
Community. Creativity. Collaboration.
📍 Hamilton Town House
📅 Saturday 23 January 2027
Applications Now Open
At a Glance
🎭 Perform
🎤 Industry Workshops
📸 Professional Photography
👕 Festival T-Shirt
🌟 Evening Showcase
About Ovation
Ovation Festival is a non-competitive musical theatre festival bringing young performers together from across Scotland.
Designed for performing arts schools, theatre schools, dance schools and youth theatre groups, Ovation provides the opportunity to perform on a professional stage, take part in industry workshops and celebrate a shared love of musical theatre.
The Ovation Experience
🎭 Industry Workshops
Learn from professionals and develop new skills alongside young performers from across Scotland.
📸 Professional Photography
Every moment captured to celebrate your festival experience.
🎤 Dress & Technical Rehearsals
Experience life behind the scenes as you prepare to perform on a professional stage.
🌟 The Ovation Showcase
Take to the stage in a spectacular evening celebration of musical theatre.
Who Can Participate?
Open To
- Performing Arts Schools
- Theatre & Stage Schools
- Dance Schools
- Youth Theatre Groups
Ages 7-18
Each group will perform a musical theatre piece featuring singing and dance.
Key Dates
• Expression of Interest Deadline: 30th June 2026
• Successful Schools Notified By: 10th July 2026
• Participation Fee Deadline: 31st July 2026
• Performer Fees Due: 1st September 2026
• Music Submission Deadline: 1st December 2026
Get in touch
E-mail: hello@ovationfestival.com
Address: Ovation Festival
c/o DPA Studios
2 Barn Street Mews
Strathaven
ML10 6NA