The Life of Circus Lady Josephine Demott
In 2016, Milner Library received one of its largest grants ever to collaborate with Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and The John…
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Cirque Ăloize at Opening of World Men’s Handball Championship Egypt 2021
Recently, Cirque Eloize took on an international circus contract, one of the few in existence during the height of a…
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The Pivot: Episode 3 – Canât Stop an Artist From Being an Artist with No Stage No Problem
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 26: The Uncle Junior Project – Founder Veronica Blair
For this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in…
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A New City Point Residency Gives Aerialists and Acrobats A Chance
For aerialists like Kyla Ernst-Alper, life during the pandemic has felt pretty precarious. Ernst-Alper, whose job â using her airborne…
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Show Spotlight: A.Lone Brings Laughter to COVID-Weary Audiences Through Digital Circus Performance
CircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the…
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‘Our Mission is to Ask What’s Possible’: Acrobats Reach New Heights at Sydney Festival
Theyâve had to jump through hoops to get here but, after flight cancellations and border closures, Circa Contemporary Circus has…
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 96 – Aloysia Gavre, Co-Founder of Cirque School LA
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a…
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Tributes Pour in for Showman Gerry Cottle Who Died After Contracting Covid-19
‘He was someone who loved Torbay. Covid has taken another great star.’ People from across South Devon have paid tribute…
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DU MA XI Collaboration: The Hard Times in Circus–A World Overview from CircusTalk 2020
DU MA XI  is the first circus media in Taiwan, founded in 2020 as a quarterly magazine whose mission it is…
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Circus Immersion–Wrapping Up and Dropping Down
The crowd keeps on cheering and clapping for the tamer stealing an extra bow as lions and tigers exit one…
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Circus For Every Body–The Extraordinary Bodies Story So FarÂ
We set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We…
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The Show Must Go On! Reimagined Cruise Acts Blend Entertainment with Protocols
Passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, which launched service from Singapore on Dec. 1, have been treated…
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David Maas, Half of âQuick Changeâ Magic Act Famous for Halftime Performances, Dies of COVID-19
David Maas, half of a husband-wife magic act that achieved YouTube stardom, performed on some of televisionâs biggest stages and…
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New NECCA Director Hails From Texas
After a nationwide search that included reviewing dozens of applications, New England Center for Circus Arts has hired its next…
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What Rambo Circus’s Death-Defying Comeback Teaches Us About Life
âWe are dedicating this show to the people – some known to us, others anonymous – who kept us alive…
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Siegfried Fischbacher, Half of Large-Animal Magic Team Siegfried & Roy, Dies at 81
Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the magician team of Siegfried & Roy known for their glittering costumes and extravagant illusions involving…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 25: Launching âTalesâ App with Creator Arpit Agarwal
Celebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal…
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Brexit Barriers for the Arts ‘Heartbreaking’
Brexit barriers facing the arts are “heartbreaking” and “confirm worst fears”, industry leaders have said. Extra paperwork, costs and uncertainty…
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Circus Building in Budapest Celebrates 50th Anniversary Amid Pandemic
The circus building in the heart of Budapest celebrates its 50th anniversary. The pandemic and COVID restrictions haven’t stopped the…
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Circus Seizes the Zeitgeist
The pandemic presents a unique set of challenges. But turning obstacles into opportunities is what circus does best, write Billy…
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Kerri-Anne Kennerley Hospitalised After Trapeze Fall During PIPPIN Performance
On Wednesday evening, Kerrie-Anne Kennerley was rushed to hospital after falling 4.5 metres during her trapeze number. The actress, who…
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Lack of New Year’s Eve Celebrations Impact Performer’s Pockets
The pandemic made ringing in the new year less of a bang, and more of a fizzle, and for some…
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The Pivot: Episode 2 – Industry Crash? No – Itâs Time to Create! With Lara Jacobs
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 95 – Francois Girard, CEO of Dragone
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus…
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Les 7 Doigts 2020 Reflection
After a year full of ups and downs, Les 7 Doigts offers a digital reflection that aims to honor what…
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Dale Circus 2020 with Francisco Olviedo
In this video, Dale Circo Program promotes their campaign to create new members in order to further their initiative of…
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âSo Cool to Watchâ: At-Risk Youth Empowered by Circus Training During COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has been especially tough for families already struggling with other difficulties. As Gil Tucker reports, some young Calgarians…
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What Teaching in an American Circus Taught Me About Life: A Teacher From Kerala Writes
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus shut its doors after 146 years, in 2017. Before that, for a good…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 24: @Cirque_Psych Founder Janelle Peters
On this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder…
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A Traveling Circus and Its Great Escape – Overheard at National Geographic
National Geographic explorer Tomas Ayuso encountered a traveling circus stranded in Honduras amid the coronavirus lockdown and chronicled the performersâ…
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âThe Magic Stickâ Show: A Fitting Combination of Circus and Vietnamese Opera
âWas it a circus or a âcai luongâ (Vietnamese reformed opera?â and âHow could the artists swing from ropes while…
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 6, Bernice Collins
The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work…
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Zip Zap Circus Cancels Shows as Western Cape Infections Soar
Weeks after resuming its shows which were halted by the lockdown, the Zip Zap Circus School is halting its season…
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 94 – Dolly Jacobs, Queen of the Air and Co-Founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 23: âExotic Aerialist â Candace Cane
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,…
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Eight Acrobats Are Paid $52.5 Million After Suffering Life-Altering Injuries When Rigging Suspending Them by Their Hair Plummeted to the Floor During Circus Act in Rhode Island
Eight acrobats severely injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance…
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The Pivot: Episode 1–The Highs & Lows of Living through 2020: Facing Our New Normal with Chris Nobels
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
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Circus in Process with Casus Circus–Episode 3, Cluster Arts
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this…
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Saving the Circus
Covid-19 dealt a death blow to Rambo Circus, one of Indiaâs most popular circus companies. Then, live streaming came to…
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Highwire Act Grounded by COVID Returns Home to Teach Next Generation at Tasmania’s Slipstream School
As the doors of the Slipstream Circus burst open, a girl scoots past on a unicycle as another crosses the…
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Adelaide Social Circus Group Helping Improve Vulnerable Children’s Development
When the coronavirus pandemic first struck, it sent the members of a small Adelaide community circus into a spiral. Lolly…
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New Series Vegashitshow Documents the Return of Absinthe and Vegas Circus
In Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened…
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 93 – Pedro Reis, Founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and Legendary Performer
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover…
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020âWhat’s Up with Circus in Australia?
Australia has a unique role in the circus world where both traditional and contemporary circus flourish, and the international touring…
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Telling Tales in Circus–A Storytelling Workshop That Kept Performers Connected
Mid-September, Mid-Pandemic I wish I could say we gathered in a dusky church basement or on a sprung floor of…
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The Easy Path-Martin Riedel Explores Grief with Circus
On April 13th 2020, award-winning circus artist Martin Riedel‘s father Andreas Riedel passed away. It was a complicated relationship, exacerbated…
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Cirque du Soleil Remains Committed to Entertainment in Las Vegas
About a year ago, Cirque du Soleilâs aquatic landmark âOâ shifted to a seven-night schedule, a first for the dream-like…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 22: âMystĂšreâ Red and Yellow Bird Christopher Phi
On this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews âMystĂšreâ Red and Yellow Bird…
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In Center Ring – Ep. 29: Jen Bricker-Bauer: Everything Is Possible
In Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the…
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Celebrating Outstanding Achievement at the 2020 National Arts and Disability Awards
Emily Crockford, Gaelle Mellis and Abbie Madden have been named recipients of the 2020 National Arts and Disability Awards, presented…
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El Vuelvo Circular, a Pandemic-Driven Documentary
On Thursday, December 10th, the online premiere of the documentary “El Vuelo Circular” (The Circular Flight) will take place. It…
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Otava Circus Project (Digital Reflection)
Otava Circus Project has released a short film interpreting the world of Seven Brothers. This short film celebrates the 150th…
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After Nightmare Trip to France, Circus Artists Accuse Bay Area Promoter of Streaming Scam
When Nina Sawant, Natalie Rhae Briggs and Colin Creveling returned to the Bay Area from France in July 2019, they…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 21: Founder & Creative Director of SOAR Aerial Dance Gena DuBose
This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative…
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Circus Performers Ready to Get Back to the Studio After Training at Home
Two circus performers said they are âreadyâ to get back into the studio, after resorting to practising their skills at…
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Incredible! German Circus Uses Holograms of Wild Animals: VIDEO
With help from 11 projectors, the public can see elephants, chimpanzees, fish, and wild horses. Circo Roncalli brings their spectacle…
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When the Circus Can’t Leave Town – French Family Show Stranded in Belgian Car Park
The exotic animals are confined to small paddocks, the acrobats have been grounded, and the clowns arenât able to make…
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Bronx Native Back to Circus Ringmaster Duties After Surgery, Participates in Macy’s Parade
Bronx native and Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Storm Marrero participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday. She is…
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Hispanic Marketing and Life Under the Big Top at Florida State University
This year has brought a lot of changes, developments, and new initiatives to CircusTalk. One thing we want to focus…
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Circus for Change-Equity and Inclusion in Circus Questionnaire-North American Results
Abstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online….
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In Center Ring – Episode 28: Lisa B. Lewis: A Mission Of Joy
In Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa…
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 92 – Edesia Moreno Barata, Acrobatic Choreographer & Judge on the CirqueLIFE Project
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a…
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Concussion Risk in Stunt Performers
Dr. Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training within the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, is…
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Where Have All the Sword Swallowers Gone?
In 2020, you would be hard-pressed to find a sword swallower. Well, any sideshow act, really. In the age of…
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Confirms Closing of Sale Transaction and Emergence from Creditor Protection
MONTREAL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group closes previously announced Purchase Agreement with its secured lenders and…
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The Future of Dance and Performing Arts in Montreal
Few sectors have been forced to as grinding a halt or been shrouded with more uncertainty than the performing arts….
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 20: Alegria Hula Hoop Icon Elena Lev
For this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor…
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In-Person Performances Return to Boost Civic Engagement
With COVID restrictions still in place, many artists are only holding events virtually but a few groups have found creative…
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In Center Ring – Episode 27: Jenny Vidbel: Animals Are Family
In Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel…
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Cirque Nocturne Calls On Arts Patrons To Invest In The Arts
After a year that has been devastating for the arts industry, Adelaide circus company Cirque Nocturne are set to bounce…
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OK, Maybe You Should Run Your Franchise Like a Circus
Recently I wrote an article called âStop Running Your Franchise Like a Circus.â I used circus acts as metaphors for…
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COVID-19 Theatre: La Putyka Circus Puts on Performance for Two
La Putyka Circus is opening a new âcultural windowâ, where they will perform short pieces for just one or two…
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 91 – Joel Gershon, Director of Cirque Du Cambodia
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the…
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Mapping Contortion in Japan– Part Three: Cultural Heritage & The Lion Dance
Following up with part one of my series, Mapping Contortion in Japan, I continue exploring the history of contortion and body…
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Cirque du Soleil Closes âZumanityâ for Good, Vows to Bring Back Other Las Vegas Strip Shows
In breaking news that is a mixed bag for Las Vegas circus, Cirque du Soleil announced their the tough decision…
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Circus Voices Podcastâ Circus in Process with Casus Circus, Episode 2
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus….
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Play-Along Plink and Boo Review â Circus Duo Upend Gender Bias
Taking children to the theatre always feels like an adventure. How can you create that spirit and excitement for lockdown…
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In Center Ring – Ep. 26: Jason Span: Talent Transcends
In Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens…
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Arts Centre Loses Fight to Remain at its Stratford Base
Stratford Circus Arts Centre is due to vacate the building later this month after nine years in Theatre Square. Lucy…
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A Transport-Related Accident May Have Caused the Death of Hungarian Circus Elephants
âA transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,â was a recent statement published by the Hungarian…
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Circuses âAre Reluctant to Give Up Their Animalsâ
Europeâs first elephant sanctuary near Limoges is ready to home former circus elephants, but know itâll take time. News that…
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Londonâs Street Performers Face a Crackdown
At the height of the pandemic, during a time when nearly every performer worldwide is unemployed, this local council in…
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 19: The King Charles Unicycle Troupe Director Kip Jones
On this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how…
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Jacksons Lane Starts Redevelopment Program
In early 2020 Jacksons Lane secured the funding needed to begin its ambitious capital redevelopment project and transform the building…
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The Uncle Junior ProjectâEpisode 5, Paris
The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work…
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Aerialists in Lockdown–Advice from a Seasoned Performer
“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination…
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: Transitioning from Social Circus to Professional Circus
This panel is part of CircusTalkâs Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, documentarian and director Joel Gershon, and social…
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Finding Agency for Circus with Swedensâ First Circus Agency, IllimitĂ©
Mette Klouman wanted to be an actress, but she ended up being a publisher for a while instead… until the…
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WA Circus Festival Postponed in Wake of COVID-19
Organisers of Karridale’s long running WA Circus Festival have said that a heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2021 event is…
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Outdoors is the Future of Live Performance, and itâs Time to Get it Right
They say thereâs no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Nevertheless, contemplating a winter aiming to enjoy…
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Circus with 80% Foreigners to Stay in Japanese City for 11 Months Due to Pandemic
IIZUKA, Fukuoka – Happy Dream Circus, now being held at a former fish market site in this southwest Japan city,…
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Australian Financial Woes Will Not Affect NZ Buskers Festival, Organisers Say
The Australian parent company behind the Bread & Circus â World Buskers Festival has gone into liquidation, but organisers say…
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Cirque du Cambodia–Social Circus Artists Shine in New Documentary
Cirque du Cambodia is a documentary film that follows the circus education and emerging careers of two circus artists (Dina…
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Circus Immersion–Juggling: It’s More Than Just Throwing Objects in the Air
In this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the…
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Women of America: Ida B. Wells
Veronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this…
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Fern Street Circus Keeps San Diego Neighborhood Tours Alive with Drive-Thru Performances
As a car pulls into a drive-thru food distribution site at Chollas Mead Elementary, circus performers give the family inside…
Read moreThe 25 Major Theme Park Projects Now Officially Cancelled, Delayed or Slimmed Down (October 24, 2020)
What is the state of theme parks in the USA during the latest wave of coronavirus? In this update from…
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Auckland Magician’s Stolen Circus Props Mysteriously Returned
An Auckland magician who had thousands of dollars worth of circus props stolen from his van while he slept has…
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ARTS Magic Under the Big Top â Carl Krone’s 150th Birthday Anniversary
There is no doubt, according to Frank Keller, the man responsible for animal welfare at the world-famous Circus Krone, that…
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