DIVE INTERNATIONAL TOURING TOOKLIT: UK

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Written By Axel Satgé

We’re proud to share that the first edition of DIVE: International Touring Toolkit is now available to read and download. Commissioned by Circostrada and co-authored by Déborah Boëno and Axel Satgé, DIVE is a series of practical guides designed to support contemporary circus and outdoor arts artists and companies seeking to present their work internationally.

Each guide focuses on a specific country, offering concrete advice and strategic recommendations around logistics, funding, sustainability, accessibility, and intercultural dialogue. The goal: to encourage more inclusive, effective, and environmentally responsible touring practices across borders.

This first edition looks at the UK context and includes insights from experienced artists, presenters, and producers working in and with the British scene.

Authors: Déborah Boëno & Axel Satgé
Illustration: Aïcha El Beloui
Video editing: Alice Underwood
With contributions and input from:

Nicole Acourt Sturart (Bristol Circus City), JD Broussé (Nikki & JD), Max Calaf Sevé, Rachel Clare & Minnie Boardman (Crying Out Loud), Steve Cowton (The Lowry), Danielle Devery (Aurora Nova), Jan Lennox (Watermans Arts Centre), and Collectif Malunés.

Coming soon:

  • France – June 2025

  • Introduction to International Touring – October 2025

  • Romania – June 2026

  • Sweden – February 2027

  • Tunisia – October 2027

  • Latvia – August 2028

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