Co-productions
Production, rehearsals, support
Thanks to several years of concept funding from the City of Zurich, Zirkusquartier is able to co-produce around four creations a year, one of which is from Zirkus Chnopf. In addition to contributing to the production budget, we provide advice and support and make our infrastructure available to the companies for research and rehearsals. As a rule, the ZQ co-productions celebrate their premiere with us.
Co-production
Artists who are based in Switzerland or have a strong connection to Zirkusquartier can apply for a co-production at Zirkusquartier. As a rule, artists or groups who have already done a residency or a show at Zirkusquartier are selected. Production experience is an advantage. We can support two regular co-productions per year and are therefore very selective.
Application
For an application we need:
- A dossier with project description, timetable, ideas for diffusion, possible partners and residencies and biographies of the team (maximum 10 pages)
- A short explanation of your connection to Zirkusquartier and your motivation to do a co-production with Zirkusquartier (maximum 1 page)
- A draft of your production budget
If you have sketches, inspirational photos or videos, please feel free to attach them.
It is possible to arrange a meeting with Nik and Charlotte before applying to talk about a possible co-production.
There are two application deadlines each year: July 15 and December 15
Co-productions require a longer lead time than guest performances or residencies. It takes around 1.5 years from the application to the premiere of a co-production.
Start-up co-production
The start-up co-production is intended for artists at the beginning of their career who want to establish themselves in Switzerland and realize their first full-length production. In addition to a co-production contribution, the ZQ also offers further support and accompanies the process. There is one start-up co-production per year.
The start-up co-production format includes:
- A financial contribution to the co-production
- Rehearsal rooms for 3-5 weeks at the ZQ
- Support and technical hours for the development of a lighting concept
- Support with dossier work
- Dramaturgical consulting
Application
For an application we need:
- A project description with timetable and biographies of the team (maximum 5 pages)
- A brief explanation of your motivation for doing a start-up co-production at Zirkusquartier (maximum 1 page)
If you have sketches, inspirational photos or videos, please feel free to attach them.
It is possible to arrange a meeting with Nik and Charlotte before applying to talk about a possible co-production.
The application deadline for the start-up co-production is December 15.
Co-productions require a longer lead time than guest performances or residencies. It takes around 1.5 years from the application to the premiere of a co-production.