Application Deadline:  Tuesday 6th August

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Surge and Articulation are offering a place on the renowned two week street arts training at SPASA, in Tàrrega, Catalonia. Applicants must be based in Scotland and have an interest in creating outdoor arts performances.  

 

Specialising in the theoretical and practical disciplines of street theatre performance, SPASA will train attendees in the practical work and tools used by different internationally recognised companies and professionals in the sector.

 

Attendees will be trained by –

 

• Eléctrico 28 - https://www.electrico28.org/

• Joan Catala - https://www.joancatala.pro/

• Le G. Bistaka - https://bistaki.com/en/

• Adrian Schvarstein - https://adrianschvarzstein.com/ 

 

What the training offers:

 

• 4 sections taught by four companies specialising in different disciplines of street arts. 

• Immersions at the FiraTàrrega (https://www.firatarrega.cat/) and Aquelarre events to learn about the organisation and preparation of the performers.

• Organised talks and workshops

• Attendance at rehearsals and pre-performances of acts participating in Aquelarre de Cervera and FiraTàrrega

 

This placement is open to professional performers working in or interested in street arts and performance arts students.

 

The course will be taught in English. Included is shared accommodation in Cervera, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, transport between Cervera and Tàrrega and full attendance at all SPASA activities

 

Up to £200 towards travel to Catalonia will be provided by Articulation. 

 

Please do not apply through the SPASA website as this will incur full cost to you for the course and travel.

 

To apply:

 

Please email a few paragraphs including a short biography and why you think this would be beneficial to your professional development (max. 500 words) to Alan Richardson – alan@surge.scot

 

For more details on the course - https://www.spasa.cat