Under Construction

• Two weeks access to agreed space and equipment
• Advice, feedback and mentorship from the FFFC team
• $5,000 cash seed funding for the project, and in-kind support of up to $5,000
• Free accommodation in our Circus House (4 bedrooms), a five minute walk away, subject to negotiation of dates
• Basic technical support for a work-in-progress showing in the Borderville Theatre.
• Access and inclusion support

• Two weeks access to agreed space and equipment
• Advice, feedback and mentorship from the CCM team
• $5,000 cash seed funding for the project, and in-kind support of up to $5,000
• Access and inclusion support

• Two weeks access to agreed space and equipment at Circus Centre Melbourne from 11 – 22 January 2027
• Advice, feedback and mentorship from the CCM team
• $2,500 cash seed funding for the project
• Access and inclusion support
• Marketing and publicity support from Adelaide Fringe for 27 Fringe season* valued at $2,000 (based on event registration *optional)

In addition, for 1-2 artists:

• Artist fee of $3000 per artist, plus 12% superannuation
• Per Diems at $100 per day per artist (max. 14 days)
• Return flights from Adelaide including checked luggage
• Accommodation for 2 weeks in Melbourne

Please note: Funding provisions inclusive of this residency will be provided for up to 2 artists, however larger groups will still be considered.

• A contribution to our FFFC/CCM community and young artists through skills sharing, knowledge and experience.
• One informal showing or artists talk about your work to the FFFC/CCM community (staff, students and invited guests) during your residency, or a ticketed performance. Ticketed performances will be on a door split agreement, with a $500 guarantee to the artist.
• Your positive creative energy.

Albury: Under Construction is open to individuals or groups living in Australia with an independent arts practice in circus or physical theatre.

Melbourne: Under Construction is open to individuals or groups living in Victoria with an independent arts practice in circus or physical theatre who are making new work.

Adelaide Fringe Partnership Residency (Melbourne): This Adelaide Fringe x Under Construction Residency is open to individuals or groups living in South Australia with an independent arts practice in circus or physical theatre.
Please note: Funding provisions inclusive of this residency will be provided for up to 2 artists, however larger groups will still be considered. Adelaide Fringe and Circus Centre Melbourne will require additional information from groups of more than 2 artists on how extra funding will be sourced to support the larger group.

Applications will be assessed on:

• The idea (is it interesting, innovative, bold?)
• The proposed use of time for creative development
• The track record and/or quality of the artists involved
• The benefit of the residency to the advancement of your project and/or careers
• The future potential of the project
• Individuals/groups whose team includes artists who are First Nations, Culturally Diverse, d/Deaf and Disabled, Regional and LGBTQIA+ will be prioritised.

We will also ask you to provide artist bios and links to past work as part of your application.

• Our next round (opening July 2026) will be for residencies between January and December 2027. All residencies in this round must be completed by 5 November 2027 in Albury and 17 December 2027 in Melbourne.
• Dates are flexible and scheduled based on the applicants and venue availability.
• For the Adelaide Fringe Partnership Residency dates are fixed, and it will be hosted at CCM from 11-22 January 2027.
• Occasional space changes may occur depending on technical requirements
• Applicants must provide current Public Liability Insurance to cover all artists on site.
• If applying for a residency based in Albury a Working With Children Checks (WWCC) will be required.
• In Albury, accommodation is shared (two-bedroom units with kitchen, lounge, bathroom).
• If selected for a Flying Fruit Fly Circus based residency, prepare to coordinate travel to Albury.

Applications Open: Monday 27 July 2026

Applications Close: 9am on Monday 10 August 2026.

Applicants will be notified of assessment outcomes by Tuesday 25 August 2026.

Applications are now closed.

If you are unwell or experience an unexpected interruption that means you will not be able to meet the closing deadline, please get in touch to discuss an extension.

Access and Support
We encourage anyone who needs specific services, support or would like to discuss how they can fully engage with the application process or residency program to contact us on 02 6043 0777 or email residencies@fruitflycircus.com.au

This includes those who may need an alternative to the linked application form below (eg. word document application) or 1:1 support to complete the form.

Applicants are encouraged to talk through their applications with us before submitting. You can request a meeting (in person, by phone or video) by emailing residencies@fruitflycircus.com.au