Circus Hub

Each summer, we open up the building and invite circus artists and producers in: to make, train, test ideas, develop skills and spend time together. No heavy outcomes or demands, just space, time and a supportive environment.

Residencies and Free Space

During the Hub, the JL Theatre is home to a rotating group of resident companies, while the studios are available for work, training or creation through a free workspace lottery. The free workspace lottery is open to artists of all levels and disciplines, who can apply for free, in-kind studio space. We open up applications in the early part of the year.

Alongside this, each week includes masterclasses, key sector conversations, sharings and time to connect… in the bar, in the studios and in between.

Professional Development and Practical Skills

Friday is Focus Day with valuable discussion sessions to upskill your offstage abilities as circus artists and producers planning, developing and funding work and making it ready for the touring and development. This is followed by the weekly sharing in the theatre, before we all head to the bar.

The JL Summer Circus Hub is practical way to spend time with other artists, develop ideas and be part of what’s happening in the building over the summer. If you’re not working in circus, feel free to join the sharings and come to the conversations. Everyone is welcome.

The JL Summer Circus Hub 2026 was supported by the Garrick Charitable Trust