TRAPEZI PRO CATALAN ARTS
Wednesday, May 14
Welcome Coffee
9.00 a.m.
Cal Massó
An ideal meeting point for circus professionals attending the fair. A moment to connect, share, and prepare for a day full of opportunities. Come have a coffee and start the fair on the right foot!
ADGAE (in)FORMA | Capsules of Good Practices in Performing Arts Distribution
9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Cal Massó
Spanish
Limited capacity
In collaboration with COFAE and ADGAE
Training workshop aimed at performing arts professionals interested in developing good practices in distribution, with special attention to performing arts for children and young audiences. A theoretical and practical session to improve distribution and contribute to a more ethical and sustainable performing arts market.
Focus Québec | The Circus Ecosystem in Québec and the MICC
11.30 a.m.
La Palma
Spanish | English
In collaboration with the Québec Office in Barcelona
Discover the richness and diversity of Québec's circus ecosystem and the impact of the International Market of Contemporary Circus (MICC). With the presence of a North American delegation, we will explore collaboration opportunities and strategic connections.
11.30 a.m. – Talk: The Circus Ecosystem in Québec (MICC)
12.00 p.m. – Showcase Performances Québec:
- Acting for Climate · QQJF
- The Hung Up (Los Colga-dos) · Second Hand
- Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard · SCUSE
- People Watching Collective · Play Death (Aurora Nova)
1.30 p.m. – Focus Québec Vermouth
Official opening
5.00 p.m.
Castell del Cambrer
Catalan
Official opening of the 29th edition of Fira Trapezi by the city council and the fair's organization, followed by a performance by the company Tripotes.
Thursday, May 15
Welcome Coffee
9.00 a.m.
Cal Massó
Catalan | Spanish | English
An ideal space for professionals attending the fair. Connect, share, and prepare for a day full of opportunities. Start the fair on the right foot and with a coffee. See you there!
Circo a Escena 2025. Presentation of the 5th Edition
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cal Massó
Language: Spanish
Activity organized in collaboration with INAEM
Presentation of the fifth edition of the national circus circuit Circo a Escena 2025 by the Head of the Circus Commission of La Red and the Deputy Director of Theatre and Circus at INAEM.
Circo a Escena aims to increase the presence and visibility of all circus formats in public venues, strengthening the circus sector and showcasing its diversity through projects that promote the circulation of shows, audience development, and community-engaged circus activities.
Mercartes 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cal Massó
Language: Spanish
Why attend Mercartes? Because I want to open new markets, learn about touring projects, invest in branding, hold business meetings, increase the visibility of my project, boost sales, co-produce, strengthen professional ties, find a distributor, build partnerships, understand my competition, incorporate technological improvements in management, seek new funding opportunities, and more.
PRO Tables
11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
La Palma
Catalan | Spanish | English
In collaboration with APCC and CircoRED
Activity aimed at showcasing circus proposals from Catalan and other Spanish companies to local, national, and international programmers. Meetings will be organized by thematic tables according to the type of artistic proposals (target audience, stage requirements, etc.). Each table will include programmers and companies who will present their shows.
The goal is to facilitate awareness of the diversity of existing circus proposals. These are initial contacts intended to foster and facilitate professional relationships between companies and theaters, municipalities, and festivals.
PRO Vermouth
1.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
La Palma
Catalan | Spanish | English
After the professional meeting, a vermouth will be offered. It will be the perfect time to start new conversations or continue pending ones in a more relaxed atmosphere. This gathering is open to all registered participants.
Assertive Feedback Workshop
4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cal Massó and Parking Sant Francesc
Spanish
Activity facilitated by Maria Folguera
In collaboration with the Municipalities measure of the second Circus Promotion Plan of Catalonia.
After attending the Dolce Salato show by the Circo Carpa Diem company, this workshop is proposed where artists and professionals will be able to analyze the performance in a space of constructive dialogue. Through the active exchange of opinions, critical reflection on artistic expression, the work and social context is encouraged. The aim is to improve the scenic proposals through respectful and enriching feedback.
Trapezi Nights
10.00 p.m.
Thursday | Friday | Saturday
Lo Submarino de Reus
The perfect space to disconnect and share in a relaxed atmosphere. After a day full of professional activities and shows, we meet to dance, talk, and celebrate circus in a more casual way. Music makes this an unmissable event. Dive in and enjoy the night!
Friday, May 16
Welcome Coffee
9.00 a.m.
Cal Massó
Catalan | Spanish | English
A meeting point for circus professionals at this strategic fair. A time to meet, exchange ideas, and face a day full of opportunities. Enjoy a coffee and let’s start together!
Fresh News!
9.30 – 11.00 a.m.
Cal Massó
Catalan | Spanish
Short presentations about the latest news in the Catalan and Spanish circus sector that you can’t miss:
- Café de las Artes: El SIC · Ibero-American Circus Showcase 2025
- ADGAE Search Engine: From Professional to Professional
- Circulem Project
- Book Presentation: Piti Español, La pista africana
- 1st Professional Conference Brots de Circ
Showcase Catalan Arts
11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
La Palma
Catalan | Spanish | English
Presentation of excerpts from shows in creation or recently premiered:
- EIA · Secrets
- BotProject · Sublunar
- Nacho Flores · Doma
- Circ Pistolet · Quan torni la primavera
- Toti Toronell · No tireu ànecs al riu
- Roseta · La vida taroidal
PRO Lunch
2.00 p.m.
La Palma
Catalan | Spanish | English
Informal lunch to stimulate professional meetings, open to accredited people previously registered for the activity.
Living Circus Archive
4.30 p.m.
Cal Massó
Catalan | Spanish
Activity led by La Central del Circ, within the second Strategic Plan for Circus in Catalonia.
Sectoral meeting to share progress in the creation of the digital archive of Catalan circus and discuss the memory and heritage of the sector. A space to exchange perspectives and collectively build a preservation tool.
Trapezi Nights
11.00 p.m.
Thursday | Friday | Saturday
Lo Submarino de Reus
A festive space to end the day with music and good company.
Saturday, May 17
Trapezi Nights
11.00 p.m.
Thursday | Friday | Saturday
Lo Submarino de Reus
The perfect meeting point to end the day. A space to share experiences in a festive and relaxed atmosphere.
P.O.N.T de Cirk: Open Thinking for New Territories
360º Accompaniment Circuit of the Second Strategic Plan for Circus in Catalonia
Activity organized in collaboration with La Central del Circ and the Rogelio Rivel Circus Arts Centre.
This activity is exclusively aimed at emerging circus artists and students from the Rogelio Rivel Circus Arts Centre.
The second edition of the training meeting Esperit Crític is part of the Knowledge Transmission and Professionalization Program of the 360º Accompaniment Circuit. Its objective is to develop analytical and critical thinking tools applied to contemporary circus, to foster spaces for dialogue and collective reflection among artists, students, and professionals in the sector, and to link criticism with artistic practice, exploring its application in stage creation. A joint work is proposed with artists to delve into creative processes, stage discourses, and dramaturgical construction of the viewed pieces.
Monday, May 12
Meeting with the Artistic Directors of Fira Trapezi
Alba Sarraute and Cristina Cazorla will provide context about the participating companies, delving into their dramaturgies and sharing the keys to the artistic content of the festival.
Wednesday, May 14
Attendance at programmed shows at Parc de la Festa
This meeting aims to enhance the analytical gaze and critical capacity of participants. It will be a space for reflection and analysis of contemporary circus works.
Saturday, May 17
AKÍ Show Performance
5.30 p.m. | For audiences aged 6 and up
Parking de Sant Francesc
This artistic proposal is the result of the diversity and creativity of emerging artists working with techniques such as acro-dance, straps, rope, acrobatic hoops, Chinese pole, juggling, music, and Cyr wheel. This show culminates five days of residency within Fira Trapezi.
Tuesday, May 27
Analysis session with the companies
Joint work with artists to delve into creative processes, stage discourses, and dramaturgical construction of the viewed pieces.
TRAPEZI PRO CATALAN ARTS
Location
Cal Massó
C/ de Pròsper de Bofarull, 7, Reus
Opening hours
- May 14, 15, 16, and 17
- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contact
Bruno Valls +34 603 33 71 53
[email protected]