During this trajectory, circus makers are able to spend a time working on a short-term piece in a rehearsal space in Amsterdam. This could be used to go deeper into your artistic process, to try out new material or investigate theoretical or audience-related matters. The only condition is that the research relates in some way to the circus. During this period, we will provide you with support in relation to your production, artistic and technical requirements, supplemented by a modest production budget.

The research can have a range of outcomes: a first sketch for a new production; a complete new act; or the conclusion that it was a good attempt and that's it. A small presentation of your research, to a small audience, is part of the course.

This trajectory is suitable for all circus makers. Whether you are a recent graduate or have already enjoyed a long career. As long as you have a concrete idea of the research you wish to carry out. In the selection process, we look at the originality and feasibility of your research idea and how well it is supported. Read more about TENT's vision to get an idea of our working method. From 2025 onwards we. work in collaboration with Theater de Landinmg in Amstelveen.

MAKER OR A WEEK 2024 • Jakob Jacobsson • Insurgentes Company • If Circus • Michael Zandl • Berkey • Profondo Rosso

MAKER FOR A WEEK 2023 • Saar Rombout & Sianna Bruce • Fenja Barteldres • Samuel Rhyner • Susanna Paavola • Hanna de Vletter Lily&Janick

AKER FOR A WEEK 2022 • AREND DE JONGE • JORGA LOK • MARIA MADEIRA • PETRA STEINDL & FELIX ZECH • HARVEY COBB • JAM SHENANIGANS

MAKER FOR A WEEK 2021 • Liza van Brakel • Sinking Sideways • Jessica Hellmuth • Marth & Jan De Kinder • Luuk Brantjes • House of Circus 

MAKER FOR A WEEK 2020 • Joris de Jong • Eva van Boxtel • Emilie Weisse • Kolja Huneck • Paul van der Waterlaat • Maria & Hendrik

PHOTOGRAPHY 2023 Anahi Clemens 2022 Will Blenkin 2021 • Luuk Brantjes ©Manon Verplancke • Jessica Hellmuth ©Anahí Clemens Ramírez • Marth & Jan De Kinder ©Elliot Dehaspe • House of Circus, Liza van Brakel ©Jona Harnischmacher