We’ve been supporting and uplifting community and amateur theatre since 1926.
Why join SCDA?
Updates on legislation relevant to our organisation
An invitation to our annual Social AGM weekend with voting rights
Networking opportunities with our member community
Discounts on play-scripts and books
What our members say

SCDA played a very active role in my life growing up in a West Highland village.

Drama has really helped me grow as a person.

I’ve been involved with SCDA for over 60 years.
Join SCDA or renew your membership
- Take advantage of our special pricing for new individual / joint members (up to 50% off for the first year) and new clubs (free for the first year).
- For existing individual and joint members as well as clubs there is an early bird renewal offer until 30 th June 2023. See renewals below for details.
Annual membership
To join the SCDA, please download the appropriate joining application form and return by email to hq@drama.scot or to the postal address displayed on the form
To renew membership, you can use the appropriate renewal form (if there are any changes), otherwise please feel free to transfer the funds by BACS / send a cheque (quoting your name and post code).
While we set up our new website, online payment is temporarily unavailable. To join SCDA, download our application form and return by email to hq@drama.scot or to the postal address displayed on the form.
Application forms to join SCDA
Individuals - Joining
Join the SCDA as an individual, joint, youth, student or life member. A discount is offered to new individual and joint members”
Clubs - Joining
Join the SCDA as an club (adult / youth) with the first year being free
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Individual £17.50
1 adult aged over 18. Renews at £35/year.
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Youth £12.50
1 young person aged 18 or under. Renews at £25/year.
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Student £12.50
Anyone in full-time education. Renews at £25/year.
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Joint £25.00
2 adults living at the same address. Renews at £50/year.
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Clubs Free
Drama clubs and groups. Renews at £50/year or £30/year for youth clubs.
Application forms to renew SCDA membership
Individuals Renewing
Renew membership –
- Individual = £35
- Joint = £55
- Students and Youth = £10
Clubs Renewing
Renew membership of SCDA as an organisation –
- Clubs = £55
- Youth Clubs = £30
Life membership
If you are over 55, you can become a lifetime member of SCDA with a one-off payment. To purchase, contact hq@drama.scot.
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Ages 55-59 £550
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Ages 60-64 £440
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Ages 65-69 £330
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Ages 70-74 £200
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Ages 75+ £100
Change your details
If your contact details have changed, please let us know how to get in touch with you by completing the appropriate change of details form below and then sending it back to hq@drama.scot.