Venue 13

The Time is Now!

Launched in 2015, Climate Change Theatre Action is a worldwide festival of short plays about the climate crisis presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations COP meetings.

For 2025, Venue 13 hosts a special series of CCTA plays, marking 10 years of bold, climate theatre. Across 20 events, audiences will experience a curated selection of short plays including 40 of the audience’s favourites from the past festivals, alongside 10 new works in a final set of commissions. This international showcase brings together artists, activists and change-makers to explore the climate crisis through urgent and inventive storytelling. In partnership with Culture for Climate Scotland and the Traverse Theatre, the CCTA at Venue 13 offers a resonant and reflective send-off to a transformative global project.

Co-host an event with us!

Want to co-host or participate in a CCTA event? We are looking for groups or individual artists interested in co-hosting/co-planning or participating in these events. Please note that we are unable to provide financial support. This opportunity is meant for those already planning to be in Edinburgh during the festival and/or with access to their own funding.

Please fill out this form to indicate your interest. We’ll start reviewing and contacting partners after May 16, 2025.

If you’re planning to present an event, download the CCTA Guidelines and Resources and contact us at ccta [at] artsandclimate.org to gain access to the plays.