Touring, Programming, and Funding Big Tops in Europe

The cover of the publication with an illustration of a circus tent.

Circostrada presents the network’s latest resource focusing on Touring, Programming, and Funding Big Tops in Europe. This hands-on guide stems directly from the first edition of SPARK, a transdisciplinary laboratory organised by Circostrada, in collaboration with Festival Circolo, which took place in 2022 in Tilburg, the Netherlands.

Aimed at artists, producers and venues wishing to produce shows in a big top in European countries, readers will find inside practical tips and in-depth articles on:

  • administration
  • financing
  • organising tours in Europe
  • technical, logistics and security
  • parenting
  • disability
  • diversity
  • advice from experts for artists and presenting partners

This guide was written by Axel Satgé and Déborah Boëno and illustrated by Vasco Maio.