officially launched Scotland’s first Learning Theatre on Friday 19 September 2014. The launch event, which saw representatives from UWS, the Gaiety, as well as the National Theatre of Scotland in attendance, marks the first stage in the development of the partnership Learning Theatre, which will provide a centre for education, training and research in the area of performance and theatre craft. UWS enjoys close links with the Gaiety and the University’s new BA Technical Theatre degree, delivered in conjunction with the Theatre, had its first intake in September. The course offers thorough vocational training for those looking to work in stage management and theatre production. Students will gain professional knowledge of the industry and will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities from small-scale theatres to large multi-media events, venues and festivals. The course is aimed at those with a range of theatre, performance, production and related HND qualifications to enable them to build to a degree award in Technical Theatre. Students from the University's undergraduate Performance programme also make regular use of the theatre's facilities. References External links The Gaiety Theatre Ayr Gaiety Twitter UWS Images from the final Show in the Gaiety Theatre Gaiety Big Band Gala - final show in the Gaiety Theatre with Jon Ritchie's That Swing Sensation Big Band, George Rodger's Gypsy Jazz and The South Ayrshire Jazz Band - article by Paul Iles about the closure of the theatre Theatres in Scotland Buildings and structures in Ayr Category B listed buildings in South Ayrshire Theatres completed in 1902 Listed theatres in Scotland Tourist attractions in South Ayrshire Arts organisations based in Scotland