The Circuit is a UK-wide network and collaboration space, owned by all, led by UK Fringe Festivals and World Fringe. It’s designed to connect and strengthen the routes that make small-scale touring possible across the UK.

Theatres, festivals, rural touring, community venues, and outdoor spaces are vital to the UK’s live performance ecosystem. But touring opportunities have become fragmented, and artists face increasing barriers.

The Circuit exists to join the dots, supporting touring to be more viable, collaborative, and sustainable for everyone involved.

This is not about starting from scratch, the infrastructure exists. The Circuit is about better connections, shared resources, and collective action to support artists, presenters, festivals, and audiences.