Fit-up

A fit-up is a style of theatre or circus where companies of travelling performers tour towns and villages in the provinces of Ireland, Britain and elsewhere, particularly throughout the 19th century.

The term is also theatre slang to describe a stage or tent that can be transported and erected quickly for shows.

[1][2][3] Fit-up companies were particularly prevalent in 19th century Ireland and a study of the performance histories of these has been made by Irish academics.

[4] The company of the actor Anew McMaster formed in 1925 continued this earlier tradition and travelled to the remote parts of Ireland to perform until the middle of the 20th century.

[4] Theatrical companies would travel to often remote locations and fit up the local theatres or halls.