Call for applications: Fleetstreet Theatre residency in Germany

The programme, which started in 2011, is courtesy of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Hamburgische Kulturstiftung and Rudolf Augstein Stiftung.

The residencies are designed to support young groups that create productions suitable for smaller theatres. Each residency will last for one to three months.

If the selected group does not live in Hamburg, studio apartment, which includes three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, will be provided. A cash grant for the group equal to €1 000 ($1 200) per month will also be paid out.

Additionally, Hamburger Kulturstiftung and Rudolf Augstein Stiftung together will grant all groups €1 000 each per month.

Who should apply?

The programme is open to all groups of artists working in the following artistic disciplines.

• Music
• Performing arts
• Visual arts
• Film

How to apply

• Interested groups of artists may submit online applications to bewerbungen@fleetstreet-hamburg.de.
• Applications must be combined to two PDF files. The file sizes should not exceed 3MB.

The first PDF should contain:

• A fact sheet (download the template here).
• Applicants must name the file after the group or project.

The second PDF should contain (application documents in German or English):

• A description of the project proposals with meaningful visualisation in the form of sketches, photos, maps (may include ideas for communication, workshops, etc.).
• A detailed budget for the projects (download the template here). Applicants who require technical support can request assistance from the Fleetstreet Theatre technician. In this case they should include the cost of €300 per day in their budget.
• Self-presentation of members of the group of artists/of the artist.
• Documentation of completed projects (e.g. links to Vimeo or the like).

The application deadline is 30 September.

For more information send an email to info@fleetstreet-hamburg.de. 

View the original call here.