Gerry Flanagan is to join Greentop in the new role of Associate Creative Director, as part of a new 3-year Arts Council England Lottery funded project to support local artists. Greentop Chief Executive Craig Gamble Pugh said:

"I can't think of any better way to kick-start our new 3 year lottery funded programme 'Circus North', than with the announcement that a practitioner of Gerry's calibre is on board"

Gerry will continue to teach and direct on Greentop's flagship foundation course, Circus in Performance, and will also spearhead a new artist development programme , Hot House.

"It's really great to be able to work with Greentop through this new role," commented Gerry, "and I look forward to collaborating with local performers to practically develop their artistic vision".