Enter the Hot House, Greentop's exciting new artist development project which will help grow, support and develop the creation of new work in the fields of circus and associated artforms (including street arts and physical theatre)in the north of England. This will be done by offering directorial input and support, and creation space in Greentop’s unique centre, to solo artists and groups.

Applications are now open for the Third Round of Hot House!

Hot House offers artists access to a range of support-

• An initial 3 day workshop with creative director Gerry Flanagan and up to 20 participants to explore and express ideas.

• At least eight days of devising/rehearsal/directing time with the project Director and HOTHOUSE participants.

• Up to five days use of Greentop’s Community Circus Centre as a creation space

• The opportunity to show and try out work in progress at a Scratch Night performance at Greentop

There will be a small fee for the initial workshop, after which the programme is fully funded by Arts Council England through the National Lottery

 Application and Selection Process:

There will be two rounds each year. The deadline for applications for Round 3 is September 7th 2012

All applicants will initially apply to attend a three day workshop to explore, share and present their work and their ideas with their peers and with Gerry Flanagan, Greentop’s associate Creative Director.

Assessment Criteria

• To what extent is this a new departure? What risks are being taken?
• Are there new collaborations?
• To what extent will this support help further the goals of the artist or artists?
• In what way will supporting this proposal help achieve the overall Circus North/ Hot House objectives, particularly how will it contribute to the development of circus in the North?

Future developments

Hot House is a new project and we will be reviewing and re-assessing the application process as it unrolls.

HOTHOUSE is evolving!

As a result of the views of the participants of the first round of HOTHOUSE there have been major adjustments to Hot House. Instead of applicants being in competition for HOTHOUSE time, all the attenders of the initial workshop days will be now participate together in an eight day HOTHOUSE.

In particular, we would like to involve local artists in assessing submissions, if you would be interested in this in subsequent rounds, please contact us.

What to do now

Apply to attend the Initial Workshop:

To apply to attend the 3 day workshop, please email lauren@greentop.org including:

1) Your name, email address, phone number and postal address (and those of others wishing to take part if you are applying on behalf of a group or collective)

2) Who you are and what you’re idea is, or what you’re planning- what stage is it at (a new idea, work you have tried and want to develop more…), whether you have performed it before, etc.

3) How you think your participation will contribute to developing circus in the north

The deadline for applications for this round of Hot House is September 7th 2012. Places are capped and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. A fee of £30 per participant will be taken to confirm your place. Drinks will be provided and participants will be encouraged to bring a small amount of food to share with the group for a communal ‘pot luck’ style lunch.

We look forward to seeing you in the Hot House very soon- and dont forget, Greentop's training space is available to professional artists, so come and train with us soon!

Circus North

Greentop's Hot House scheme is part of 'Circus North', our three year development project through which Greentop will act as a hub for circus by developing yout circus, circus education, and creative development in circus arts.

For more information, see our Circus North page