Show Development Residency
The Roscommon show development residency is back, but make that two!
The Show Development Residency 2026 is the continuation of the exciting partnership between Roscommon’s newest residency space Motion Chapel (MC), and Roscommon Arts Centre (RAC).
In 2026, we are proud to offer two show development residencies, supporting two companies to either finish creating or to remount an existing show for an indoor stage.
Suitable for companies or artists who would like time to remount a piece of work or develop existing work further with support of a residency time and space in MC and time to work on technical aspects within the RAC’s studio/workshops space and auditorium.
Suitable for artists/companies in the process of creating or remounting an indoor show for theatres/arts centres, open to circus, dance, movement, theatre or multidisciplinary art-forms. Please note there is the option of an aerial tripod rig of 6m in Motion Chapel, and rigging available in Roscommon Arts Centre’s auditorium.
27th April – 1st of May 2026
Creation Residency at Motion Chapel – both companies concurrently
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5 hours access to the Chapel for Creation, unlimited access to the communal working areas
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5 nights accommodation for up to 3 people (2 artists, one extra creative staff if needed) in a shared dorm
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Self-catered breakfast and lunch, optional communal dinner provided
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500€ artist stipend per artist
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500€ production support per company
August 2026:
Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th August
Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd August
Creation/Rehearsal time in RAC
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Access to studio, workshop, auditorium (RAC)
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Tech/Producer support/resources
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€500 Artist stipend per artist
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€500 accommodation stipend, per company
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€50 travel stipend, per artist
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self catered
4th/5th December 2026:
Friday, 4th December: half day get in/rehearsal each company
Saturday, 5th of December: Double bill work in progress showing of both companies on the residency in Roscommon Arts Centre.
300€ documentation stipend.
Key Criteria:
Companies should apply with an already very well developed concept for an indoor show, or a show that needs remounting. This can be ground-based or aerial, and should show previous creation time already invested. It is open to circus, dance, movement, theatre or multidisciplinary art-forms.
The suggested company size is up to two artists, based on budget limitations. Do speak to us if more artists are involved.
Companies must be confident that they can deliver a very well developed work in progress showing of a minimum of 20 minutes by the end of the creation and rehearsal time, and be able to be part of a double bill work in progress showing in Roscommon Art Centre in November 2026.
Partnership with Motion Chapel, Roscommon Arts Centre and Roscommon County Council Arts Office, with support from Arts Council of Ireland.
Application process:
Fill out a short application form here, upload a show dossier and upload a short video of the shows material so far.
If you experience barriers to completing this application due to access needs, please let us know by email to contact@motionchapel.com or phone to 0838916976. We are happy to offer alternative ways to submit your responses, such as by phone, audio, video, or through assisted submission.
