We are Split Second, two producers who share a passion for innovative performance. We collaborate with artists who are blurring the lines between circus, dance and theatre. Our ambition is to push the limit of what performance can be and create new and exciting experiences for artists and audiences, in the UK and internationally.
We founded Split Second in 2020, moved by the desire to create new opportunities for artists and allow them to widen their reach and the scope of their art. We work closely with a small number of artists, supporting their artistic development and building networks of supporters to facilitate their growth. We explore ways of experiencing art & culture in new and meaningful ways, including engaging, taking part and sharing responses.
Beyond the support we are offering to artists, Split Second is also our platform to challenge the norm: we want to create original, groundbreaking and sometimes challenging work for indoors, outdoor and digital spaces. We want to curate platforms for artists to showcase their talents. We want to be the voice of a scene that needs to be heard and recognised.
Photo credit: Samuel Buton (banner)
What we do
Producers
We work with artists and companies in a bespoke way responding to the support needed. We provide producing and company development support across many areas including:
Project scoping and timelineing
Managing company and project finances
Fundraising to make projects happen
Shaping creative teams
Building marketing plan, copy and image assets
Technical and production support
Tour booking and management
And ongoing company strategy and development
Explore the productions we are currently working on on this page.
Sector support
We support the development of independent producers and artists through creating opportunities to build new skills, share resources and network. We work to strengthen the sector through consultations and being an active voice in international networks.
We are running a series of free development opportunities for artists and producers called Focal Point. The programme includes:
1:1 artist mentoring sessions
Growing a digital support network for independent producers
Hosting a series of professional development labs on topics relevant to the shifting arts landscape
These free activities will assist with future planning, develop new skills and share resources to build resilience.
Consultants
We work with a wide range of organisations to bring our expertise on various topics. Our recent projects include:
Creation of a Practical Guide to Brexit for Xtrax. This guide is aimed at UK outdoor artists who are touring the EU post Brexit.
Team
Axel Satgé
Producer & Co-Director
Born in France, Axel (he/him) has worked internationally in the physical and visual theatre sector at an international level for the past 10 years.
He first discovered contemporary circus and artists like Circa Tsuica, Compagnie XY and Phia Ménard, when he was a producer at Les Halles de Schaerbeek, a multi-disciplinary venue in Brussels, Belgium.
In 2014, he moved to London to work with Crying Out Loud. During his time at Crying Out Loud, Axel met with Nikki & JD. Together, they brought Knot to several UK and international venues, including Seoul (Korea) and Tottori (Japan).
In 2019, Axel became an independent producer working with companies like Nikki & JD and Gandini Juggling as well as festivals such as Shubbak and Manchester International Festival.
Picture: Camilla Greenwell
Kevin Wratten
Producer & Co-Director
Kevin (he/him) is a producer with a focus on creating high quality, innovative experiences across circus, dance and outdoor spectacles.
Since 2013 Kevin has worked in socially engaged contexts and with professional artists at leading venues Sadler’s Wells, Jacksons Lane and most recently the Roundhouse where he led a programme of social circus and artist development opportunities including training, masterclasses and producing new work with emerging artists in partnership with established companies including NoFit State (2019) and Barely Methodical Troupe (2020).
In 2019 Kevin started to work independently; producing Compagnie XY’s Les Voyages at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2019 and joining hip hop circus company Simple Cypher as their producer.
Picture: The Duke LDN
Networks
We are members of UK and European networks to exchange and share knowledge with our colleagues from other organisations and build pathways for international collaboration and touring. We want to add the voice of the artists we are working and of the wider British scene to the discussions on circus.
Contacts
For more information on our productions, general requests and to find out how we can support your project, please email us on:
Connect@splitsecond.org.uk - General enquiries
Kevin@splitsecond.org.uk - Simple Cypher enquiries
Axel@splitsecond.org.uk - Nikki & JD enquiries