For its 10th edition, taking place in May 2027, and as part of the programme of Culture Moves Europe, POLIS Teatro Festival launches an open call for performing artists from Creative Europe countries for an artistic residency dedicated to the figure of Teodorico, the Ostrogothic king who made Ravenna the capital of his kingdom, to celebrate also the 1500th anniversary of his death.
The residency will have a duration of 28 days, from 12 April to 9 May 2027.
Performing artists are invited in Ravenna to develop a research-based project inspired by Teodorico’s legacy and the political vision of his reign, often considered an early example of multicultural coexistence. Participants will have the opportunity to explore historical sites connected to his history and engage with the local context through research, interviews, and dialogue with scholars and experts from different fields.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be residing in eligible countries under the Creative Europe programme, excluding Italy;
- Applicants must be 18+ years old;
- Applications are accepted from already established performing arts groups or collectives of maximum 5 people;
- The call is open to artists working in performing arts (including hybrid and multidisciplinary practices), with a clear connection to contemporary theatre;
- As the residency is part of Culture Moves Europe Call for Residency Hosts, applicants are not eligible to participate as residents in another residency project funded under any Call for Residency Hosts running from 2025 to 2028;
POLIS will cover travel expenses, provide accommodation and per diems, working spaces, artistic mentoring and production support, with the aim of developing a new work to be presented within the programme of the festival, which will take place from 4–9 May 2027.
