COMPASS is aimed at emerging Swiss compagnies whose professional practice is based in Switzerland and who have already received support by Pro Helvetia for guest performances.
There are numerous platforms in Switzerland for initial or short productions by emerging companies, or for participation in national residency or touring programmes. At an international level, however, emerging companies often lack the know-how needed for the negotiation and organisation of a performance tour or the financial means to develop a stable structure within the company and a long-term strategy.
COMPASS enabled four companies a year to plan international tours in cooperation with experienced persons or institutions, to strengthen their international network, develop a touring strategy and set up the structure accordingly. COMPASS is aimed at emerging Swiss compagnies whose professional practice is based in Switzerland and who have already received support by Pro Helvetia for guest performances.
Selected Compagnies for COMPASS 2023
- Cie Julian Vogel, Lucerne Julian Vogel (@julian_vogel_artist)
- Cie des Marmots / Collectif Ouinch Ouinch, Geneva (@ouinch_ouinch)
- Cie A M A / Anna-Marija Adomaityte, Geneva (@annamarijaadomaityte)
- Cie SUMO / Mélissa Guex, Lausanne (@mel_gx)