0. General outline of the dossier

Part I : my own experience.

1. Stating the obvious, some preliminary remarks
1.1. always give priority to the artistic content
1.2. donWt forget to develop a strong home base
1.3. to work internationally is not an obligation but a choice

3. Keys to successful partnerships
3.1. co-production = a form of matrimony
3.2. the written and unwritten rules of hospitality : the etiquette of international
touring

4. The importance of clear communication

5. A question of return
5.1. symbolic capital
5.2. real cash return
5.3. \extra curricularW activities

6. Some examples

Part II : Comments & interviews with producers

1. Farooq Chaudry D Akram Khan (GB)
2. Guy Coolen D Music Theatre Transparant (B)
3. Dietrich Grosse D Independent producer (E)
4. Walter Heun D Joint Adventures (D)
5. Lieven Thyrion D Les Ballets C de la B (B)
6. Jaap Van Baasbank D Julidans (NL)

III. Appendix

Example of a co-production contract