Circuit Breaker is a brand-new pilot programme to support the artistic development of a Global Majority-led performing arts company from Oxfordshire.
- Applications have now closed -
Circuit Breaker is an opportunity for an Oxford/shire-based Global Majority-led performing arts company with an existing track record to develop a project with support from three Oxford venues over 18 - 24 months, with the exact timeline to be agreed with the company.
The programme is a partnership between The North Wall, Oxford Playhouse and Pegasus Theatre as part of their commitment to and with support by the Oxford Cultural Anti-Racism Alliance (OCARA).
What are the benefits of taking part?
- £8000 seed funding over 2 years
- Production week at The North Wall with technical support
- Research & Development space at The North Wall, Oxford Playhouse and Pegasus Theatre
- Meeting space at Oxford Playhouse
- Hot-desking space at Pegasus Theatre
- Networking opportunities linked to The North Wall, Pegasus, Oxford Playhouse
- Participation in artistic planning and programming meetings of the three theatres
- Mentorship from the Oxford Playhouse artistic team
- Support from all three organisations in their specialist areas such as: touring, fundraising, dramaturgy, new writing, workshop development and facilitation skills, working with young people, community engagement, marketing etc
Who can apply?
Circuit Breaker is open to applications from performing arts companies based in Oxfordshire that are led by a person or people from the Global Majority and want to develop a new or existing show over the next 18 - 24 months.
Company: you can be a company or an individual who works with a group of people to make work. We will not consider applications by people who make work as solo artists.
Oxfordshire-based: You or your company is based in Oxfordshire.
Global-majority led: We use the term Global Majority here to refer to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, African, of dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south and/or people who have previously been referred to as ethnic minorities, representing over 80% of the world’s population. We are seeking applications from companies who are led by a person or people from the global majority.
Please note: This scheme is not aimed at supporting a new company. It is for a company that has already made work, and the support offered would take them to the next level. This scheme is not a training scheme for artists/companies starting out.
How do I apply?
Applications have now closed. We will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted soon.
If you have any questions about Circuit Breaker, please contact artistdevelopment@oxfordplayhouse.com
