News and events
Edinburgh Fringe Set to be Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Sources told the Edinburgh Evening News that planning for the annual festival, which has become the world’s biggest arts festival,…
Reviews
Vietnamese Bamboo Circus Bursts with Boundless Invention
This inspired circus from Vietnam draws upon twin impulses in the contemporary art form to create something stunning, immersive and…
Advice
Urgent Concerns-Panel Talk: Circus & Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
During this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical…
Meet the Organization
Under the Big Top with Escuela de Circo Carampa in Madrid
In October of 2019, CircusTalk went to Spain to participate in FIRCO and we made it a point to visit…
Opinion
An Open Letter from Erwan Tarlet on Circus as a Political Art Form
Just over three years ago, Erwan Tarlet left his work to embark on an artistic career. He is 26 years…
Research
Circus as a Healing Art: What Polyvagal Theory Teaches Us About Why Circus Works
If you’re involved in the circus world, you’ve likely heard people talk about the healing power of circus, whether they’re…
Podcast
Circus Voices Podcast–see u down the road Series: Episode 3 Aerialist & Contemporary Dancer Léah Wolff & Others
Circus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series called see u down the road with…
History
Showbiz & The Spanish Flu: Lessons from Last Century’s Pandemic
The entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%…
Meet the Artist
Act in a Moment–Marco Motta
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually…
Education
8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Where to Study Circus
Ah spring, with longer days ahead, flower buds blooming, and… circus school auditions! Yes, audition season is upon us, with…
Social Circus
Skills and Thrills of the Circus Giving Belfast’s Over-55s a New Zest for Life Thanks to Lottery Handout
A stilt-walking 70-something and a lady just shy of 90 who just can’t stop practising her juggling skills – those…
Videos we like
Press Release–New Victory Theater’s “New Victory Arts Break” Online Arts Curriculum for Students
Through an initiative called New Victory Arts Break, New Victory Theater is inspiring families to learn performing arts skills from…
Obituary
Nell Gifford, Owner of Giffords Circus, Dies of Breast Cancer
Despite illness, co-founder appeared in shows over the summer before her death at 46 Nell Gifford, the owner and co-founder…
