Hangö Teaterträff, Tehdas Teatteri and the puppet theatre network Aura of Puppets are opening a residency for the creation of short performances!
What are we looking for?
- ideas for max. 20 min long performance
- independent works (e.g. not parts or demos of larger performances)
- performances in progress (e.g. not pre-existing works)
- solos or working pairs (e.g. max. 2 ppl.)
- technically and spatially light productions
- commitment to the residency schedule in its entirety
What do we offer?
- Working period in Hanko (week 8), together with the other residency artists
- Working period in Turku at Tehdasteatteri’s Jokistudio (1 week in May per artist/pair + last week of May together with the rest of the residency artists)
- Work-in-progress soiree in Turku Fri 28.5.2027
- Premier at Hangö Teaterträff 11.–13.6.2027
- Fee of 1800€/pers.
- Travel (within Finland) and shared accommodation
- Documentation of the show
- Feedback session in Hanko and Turku
Applying
Present yourself, your idea, and what interests you about the concept of a short-performance.
Attach your CV or portfolio. You can also attach links to websites or recordings of your previous work. Please also let us know which week of May you would prefer to work in Turku.
Who can apply?
We are looking for a diverse group of artists and especially take the following into consideration:
- Racialized artists
- Artists working with puppet-/ object theater
- Emerging artists (first 10 years of career)
There are no requirements to fulfill all three of these points, but we prioritize applicants that fulfill one or more.
Timetable
Send in your application 23.11.2026 at the latest, by filling in this form.
We notify all applicants of the decision by 1.12.2026 at the latest.