Supracasa is a programme supporting artistic creation in the field of the performing arts in Portugal. It is dedicated to the public presentation of original, previously unpresented projects by emerging artists and collectives, fostering original artistic languages that engage with themes shaping our contemporary experience. Originally conceived as part of Braga 25 Portuguese Capital of Culture, Supracasa welcomes Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente and Teatro das Figuras as partners for its third edition. Their involvement increases the programme's overall support and expands touring opportunities for newly created works.

Supracasa takes its name from a term coined by Sebastião Alba. Born in Braga, the poet spent part of his life in Mozambique and lived his final years experiencing homelessness in the city where he was born. He used the term as a metaphor to describe an imaginary space – a place that transcends the physical world.

In previous editions, Supracasa has supported artists and projects including Hide to Seek by Júlio Cerdeira; Duelo by Joana Providência; Hei de Reparar. by Raquel S./Noitarder; Búzio by Ana Baptista; Adoçar by Ana Isabel Castro; GoldenLady by Mercedes Quijada; Capra – or how to say hello to fear by Roxana Ionesco; and Assimétrico by Beatriz Valentim.

For the 2026–2027 edition, Supracasa is divided into two separate open calls: one for the creation of work for children and young audiences, and another for general audiences. Proposals must fall within the fields of theatre, contemporary dance, performance, contemporary circus, or interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary practices.

The open call for the creation of a performing arts project for children and young audiences is a partnership between Theatro Circo and Teatro das Figuras, in Faro. One project will be selected and awarded €25,000, including artistic residencies at both Theatro Circo and Teatro das Figuras, with performances scheduled at both venues in October and November 2027.

The open call for the creation of a performing arts project for general audiences is a partnership between Theatro Circo, Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente, and Teatro das Figuras. One project will be selected and awarded €30,000. The selected artists will undertake residencies at the three partner theatres, and the production will premiere in October 2027, with performances at all three co-producing venues.

The open calls are aimed at emerging artists and organisations, defined as those who have created and publicly presented between one and four artistic works to date. Full details are available in the two Supracasa regulations (see here).

For the open call for general audiences, the written proposals will be assessed by a jury comprising Cristina Planas Leitão, curator, choreographer and current Artistic Director of Materiais Diversos; Fátima Alçada, curator and Artistic Director of Comédias do Minho; Maria Inês Marques, Performing Arts Programmer at Theatro Circo; Gil Silva, Artistic Director of Teatro das Figuras; and Sílvio Correia Santos, Director of Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente.

For the open call for children and young audiences, the written proposals will be assessed by a jury comprising Susana Menezes, Artistic Director of LU.CA – Teatro Luís de Camões; Gil Silva, Artistic Director of Teatro das Figuras; and Sara Borges, Mediation and Participation Programmer at Theatro Circo.

The application timeline is available in the regulations. For any questions regarding the regulations or the submission process, interested applicants may send their enquiries by 10 October 2026 to the official email address: participacao@theatrocirco.pt.