Hot House is Greentop's new artist development programme, offering an opportunity for artists to develop new work, ideas and collaborations Funded through Arts Council England's Circus North project, the scheme offers circus artists an opportunity to utilise Greentop's Community Circus Centre as a creation, rehearsal and devising space. The scheme also offers an opportunity to be awarded contact time with Gerry Flanagan in his new role as Greentop's first associate Creative Director.

Applications will open during July and an initial 2 day event will be held on 14th and 15th September to present these ideas to Gerry. Artists will then apply for time with Gerry to develop ideas, collaborations and new work. A second round of applications will be held later in the year, and the project will continue for a further 2 years. The initial 2 day event will carry a small charge, but the subsequent use fo the space and time with Gerry will be fully funded through Greentop's 'Circus North' project. For further details click here. Details on how to apply to the scheme will be online later in July.