Un-Conference – An Innovative Way to Engage with Your Circus Community During Lockdown
At the beginning of July, CircusWorks, the UK Youth Circus Network, launched an online community event for learning, listening, debating,…
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Custom-Built Circus Centre to Open in Brisbane in 2021
A custom-built circus training centre, operated by Queensland’s largest youth arts organisation Flipside Circus, is set to open in Brisbane…
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The Spectacular Tale of a Stranded Circus—and its Great Escape from Honduras
Eduardo Segovia was eating at a restaurant in a small coastal town in Guatemala when he met Telma Nineth Segura…
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Horrifying Moment Circus Performer PLUNGES 5 Metres into the Audience after His Hands Slip from ‘The Wheel of Death’ in Helicopter ER – but Escapes with Minor Injuries after a Spectator Breaks His Fall
Air ambulance crew told of the moment they had to rush to the aid of a circus performer after he…
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91-Year-Old Irish Circus Star Survived COVID after Three Heart Attacks
Tom Duffy, of Duffy’s Circus in Ireland, tested positive for the virus in April. Since his diagnosis, the former ringmaster…
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Circus Futures 13: Creating Circus in Unconventional Spaces
During, and post, COVID-19, site work is coming to the fore. Zeb Hunter chairs a panel on this boundary-pushing part…
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The Next Wave in the #METOO Movement, Listening to Victims’ Voices in Circus
Content warning: emotional, physical, sexual abuse and harassment. The creators of Victims_Voices in Quebec must have sensed the change in…
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Tumbling, Balancing and Soaring Together: Creating Circus in the Time of Covid
This Sunday 36 acrobatic performers and dancers will come together for the first time at the Circa Contemporary Circus’s rehearsal…
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Ireland’s First Outdoor Flying Trapeze School Opens
Ireland’s first outdoor flying trapeze school has opened in Dublin offering classes in the art of the famous circus act….
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Quartier des Spectacles is Now a Huge Art Installation-Covered Terrasse with Circus Acts
Ever think there isn’t much to do outside beyond picnics in parks? You’re dead wrong, Montreal. During a ‘normal’ summer,…
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Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico–Proporcionando refugio de la tormenta
La Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) es una organización sin fines de lucro que fue fundada el…
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Whangārei Fringe Festival Made Possible Thanks to $46K Grant
An array of art events will liven up the streets of Whangārei in October thanks to a $46,000 grant to…
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Coronavirus: Equity Warns of Councils Refusing to Honour Circus Bookings
Local authorities have been accused of refusing to honour site bookings previously made by circuses, despite permission having been given…
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Circus Smirkus Holds Annual Summer Camp with New Rules
Ella and Kyle Catanzaro are especially looking forward to this year’s Circus Smirkus summer camp. Most of the teenagers’ spring…
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I Started Flying Trapeze After I Was Sexually Assaulted. The Sport Has Saved My Life.
Like many people, I like being in control. I’m also very afraid of heights. I was not a child who…
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Cirque du Soleil Under the Eyes of Creditors, Lenders & TPG
The situation with solving Cirque du Soleil’s debt situation and getting back to a functional company is complex and ever-unfolding….
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A Fringe Reimagined: How We’re Supporting Venues and Artists During Crisis
Under hugely difficult circumstances, creatives from across the Fringe landscape will be bringing versions of their work to life digitally,…
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Walking a Tightrope: Circuses Warn They will Go Bust ‘Within Two Weeks’
The government is facing urgent calls to save Britain’s 250-year-old circus tradition with companies warning that they will go bust…
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Cirque du Soleil Creditors Preparing Proposal to Buy Insolvent Company
Cirque du Soleil’s creditors are finalizing an agreement that could replace the one put forward by the insolvent entertainment company’s…
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Cirque du Soleil Lenders Plan Formal Bid to Displace TPG Offer
Lenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are working on an offer to replace the bid made by TPG and…
Leer másColombian Street Circus Feeds People in Lockdown
A group of street performers in Bogota are using their show earnings to buy food and prepare soups for impoverished…
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Cambodian Artists, Art Groups are Facing Their Own Virus Crisis
Nov Sreyleak’s daily routine flowed as smoothly as her acrobatic movements. She would study English in the morning, after which…
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Circuses Left Out of Arts Rescue Package Hold Rally & Deliver Letter to Prime Minister Asking for Support
Performers delivered letter from all the UK’s top circuses Letter warns that industry faces collapse in as little as 2…
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Focus On Australia – Young Artists Imagine The Future Of Circus
Freyja Wild (CIRCA, Circus OZ, The 7 Fingers) Dylan Singh (Circus Oz, Casus, Company 2 Georgia Deguara (YUCK Circus) Dylan Phillips (Time in…
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Cluster Arts: Brisbane’s Circus Management Team Backstage and Taking Care of Business
Transcribing my conversation with Deb Wilks (Executive Director) and Kate Malone (Executive Producer) of Cluster Arts was like time travel. We spoke…
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As the Curtain Falls on Cirque du Soleil, Australia’s Circus Industry is Under Threat
As the curtain falls on Cirque du Soleil, Australia’s internationally renowned circus arts industry is also under threat. On Tuesday…
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Performing Arts Thrown Lifelines in Japan as Virus Puts Damper on Entertainment
Municipalities across Japan have been offering a range of novel financial aid measures to help those engaged in cultural and…
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A Lighter Version of Prague’s Favorite Annual Circus Festival will Take Place at Letná Park
Part of the festival had to be postponed to next year, but in response to the current easing of restrictions,…
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The World Circus and Stories Mapping Project Launches July 8th–And You Can Join In
On July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working…
Leer másBroadweigh Supports Monkey-Rigging for Record Breaking Tightrope Event in Ireland
Leading load cell company Broadweigh, will support the much anticipated Wires Crossed tightrope event in Galway, Ireland by supplying Monkey…
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Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Terminates 3,500
In a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s…
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Coronavirus – The Swiss Circus Scene Stands Still
Normally the seasonal premieres of the Swiss circuses are as much a part of spring as the first flowers and…
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Applause: Latest Funding and Awards Announced
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus has announced the five projects which will be supported through its COVID-19 seed funding initiative…
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Franco Dragone Prosecuted for Fraud and Money Laundering
Belgian director, Franco Dragone, is under pressure after a completed investigation by the Belgian public prosecutor’s office calls for “‘removal…
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Alright – BLM, A New Video From Paris the Hip Hop Juggler
Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you make your art socially relevant and reach a wide audience about your cause….
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Coronavirus: Cirque du Soleil Artists Hold Protest over Work Contracts they Say went Unpaid
On the day of the Cirque du Soleil’s 36th anniversary, some of its employees and artists gathered in front of…
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19th Edition of the CINARS Biennale Is Postponed to May 2021
CINARS, which has been organizing one of the most important international showcases for the performing arts since 1984, has decided…
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Police Remove Emaciated Lion from French Circus
French police have taken away an emaciated lion from a circus in Vironvay, western France, following complaints from an animal…
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Greenwich & Docklands International Festival 2020 Reimagined
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is set to return this summer after organisers have completely reimagined the 2020 event…
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The Circus Ring of Fame Revamps Itself, & Meet the 2020 Inductees
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The…
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The Ringling Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Florida State University’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been awarded a $30,000 grant by the National…
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this week in Circus, June 12, 2020
This week we’re covering circus artist Noeli Cherise Acoba’s video on racism in circus, Franco Dragone and Guy Laliberte joining…
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Circuses Stuck Around the World! Updated 6/10/2020
From self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the…
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Laliberte & Dragone Join Forces as Cirque du Soleil Weighs Buyout Offer
On Monday, Cirque du Soleil received a proposal from creditors “that would convert the company’s $900 million in debt into…
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Congratulations! You Graduated from Circus School…Now What?
Congratulations graduate! You graduated from circus school and are ready to embark on a career in circus. Perhaps you will…
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Circa Contemporary Circus Launches Podcast PRODUCING HEROES
In a first for the pioneering Australian performing arts company, Circa Contemporary Circus is launching a podcast. In Producing Heroes…
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Unexpectedly Unemployed Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Ringmaster Kevin Venardos
Kevin Venardos is a dreamer. It’s big dreams that led him to try out for an unconventional job after college:…
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Gallery: Cirque du Soleil Returns
Famed circus producer Cirque du Soleil will reopen one of its shows in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on…
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Philadelphia Makes History Today as America’s First Diploma’s in Circus Arts Awarded
Students from across America will graduate tonight in a virtual graduation ceremony at one of the most interesting full-time professional…
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Czech Circus Act to Premiere a New Show Created Entirely During Quarantine in Prague
La Putyka Circus’ new production “Kaleidoscope,” which premieres on June 9, was developed entirely from a distance during the Coronavirus…
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this week in Circus, May 29th, 2020
This week we’re once again covering Cirque du Soleil and two surprising updates, an announcement from Circus Monti regarding their…
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Two Out of Three Circus Artists Consider Career Transition
A survey of 561 circus artists and companies across Canada reveals the great precariousness of the circus community, which is…
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Trapeze Artist, 29, Dies After Falling & Hitting Her Head During Practice Session while Trapped in Spain with Travelling Circus during Coronavirus Lockdown
A trapeze artist, trapped in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus crisis, has died after falling and hitting her…
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Cirque Du Soleil Founder Wants to Buy Back the Company & Quebec offers $200-Million Loan
It seems like everyone wants a piece of Cirque du Soleil and the competition to win a slice continues. In…
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Ringling Museum Cancels Summer Circus Spectacular in Sarasota
Days before The Ringling reopens after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus, the museum has…
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Circus Historical Society Announces Winner of 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize, Chris Berry
The Circus Historical Society has announced that Chris Berry has won the 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize. The Thayer Prize is…
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this week in Circus, May 22nd, 2020
This week we’re covering artists who are owed money by Cirque du Soleil as part of their financial saga, the…
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The Coronavirus Means Curtains for Artists
In attempting to understand the impact of the pandemic on artists and the arts, we need to start by recognizing…
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Wires Crossed Tightrope Walking Marathon Postponed to 2021
The much anticipated Wires Crossed event which would have seen hundreds of people tightrope walk across the Corrib this August…
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this week in Circus, May 15th, 2020
This week we’re covering a new contender in the ongoing Cirque du Soleil financial saga, the postponement of Young Stage…
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Will There Be an Audience When We Reopen?
In an update to their previous survey (published here originally on April 15th), Shugoll research suggests that many theatergoers nationally…
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Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberté Weighs Jumping into Fight for Troupe
Three months after cashing out of Cirque du Soleil, founder Guy Laliberté says he is weighing whether to jump into…
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Cirque du Soleil’s Woes Show No Arts Company is Too Big to Fail in this Crisis
Three months ago, Cirque du Soleil was considered one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world. From its…
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this week in Circus, May 8th 2020
This week we’re covering Cirque du Soleil and the ongoing financial story, online summer circus camps from Circus Harmony in…
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101 Outdoor Arts and Corn Exchange Newbury Announce Grants to Outdoor Artists
101 Outdoor Arts and the Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the successful recipients of a series of grants, available to…
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The Ringling to Broadcast ETHEL’s Circus: Wandering City
You may remember seeing the world premiere of Circus: Wandering City back in 2018, as the acclaimed ETHEL string quartet…
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Cirque Du Soleil will Return to Denver in 2021 with Alegría
The coronavirus pandemic has instigated worldwide cancellations of large-scale events, including 44 performances by the prodigious contemporary circus, Cirque du…
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Philip Glass’s New Opera with Cirkus Cirkör Premieres at Malmö Opera in 2021
In 2021, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere. A new opera by Philip Glass with libretto by…
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‘I Went Into A Show That Physically Maimed Me’: Australian Acrobat Prepares To Sue Cirque Du Soleil
A star acrobat who was once a poster boy for Cirque du Soleil, is now preparing to sue the company,…
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Cirque Du Soleil and a Handful of Heated Topics
With the eyes of the circus community already on Cirque Du Soleil‘s every move, what more is there to talk…
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2020 Summer Shows at Circus World, Big Top Parade Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Two of Baraboo’s signature summer draws, live shows at Circus World Museum and the Big Top Parade, have been cancelled this…
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this week in Circus, May 1st 2020
This week we’re covering an extended submission date for the Awaji Art Circus, the cancellation/postponement of performances at the Hand…
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I’m a Circus Artist. From Virtual Cabarets to Online Acrobatics Lessons, Here’s How My Industry is Pivoting to Survive
When one commits to the circus arts, it becomes more than a job — it’s a way of life. As…
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Cirque Du Soleil Corteo Rescheduled to Summer 2021
The Cirque Du Soleil Corteo dates set for this summer at Dublin’s 3Arena have been rescheduled to July 2021. It’s…
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Amid Pandemic, Charities and Nonprofits Face Huge Challenges
While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling….
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Clowning Around in Troy During Pandemic
Perhaps the perfect symbol for life during the “pause” is that of a clown. The image captures the pathos of…
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this week in Circus, April 24, 2020
This week we’re covering an update on Cirque du Soleil’s financial circumstances, the 1st Online Circus festival, online offerings from…
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TCAH: Intercultural Collaboration and Circus
INTERCULTURAL COLLABORATION AND CIRCUS How do we create safe spaces when collaborating in intercultural practice? Why is social change or…
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Photo Series Shows How a Travelling Circus Stuck in Lockdown is Coping During Coronavirus Outbreak
The Rony Roller travelling circus hasn’t been travelling anywhere lately amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has resulted in nationwide lockdowns…
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Rainbow Militia Circus Puts Eighty Denver Performers in the Center Ring
Circus performer Amber Blais has been busy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Denver. She’s been scrounging job opportunities for…
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this week in Circus, April 17th, 2020
Aaron Marquise, founder of CCIAC, shaved his head! And then he did Episode #2 of ‘this week in Circus’, just in…
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A Tasmanian Performer Teaches Students About Consent, Drawing on Circus Tricks
After running away to join the circus at the age of 21, the aerialist and trapeze artist has returned home…
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The Ripple Effect of Continued Conversation: People of Color in Contemporary Circus
There is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual…
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Circus Arts Hub Launches With Resources for the Circus World
Circus Arts Hub is the brainchild of Australia’s Antonella Casella, an original member of Rock n’ roll and Vulcana Women’s…
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Cirque du Soleil Discusses Loan With Co-Owner TPG
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is in talks with its private equity backer TPG regarding a loan after the coronavirus pandemic…
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Rare Documentary of Moira Orfei Livestreams Soon for FREE
Moira Orfei Circus is releasing the documentary The World of Moira for free, live-streaming via Facebook on April 17th, 2020…
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Introducing this week in Circus An Online News Series
this week in Circus is another bright spot in a series of new circus media and productions popping up online…
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Filmmaker’s Surprise as Movie Predicts Coronavirus Quarantine
A film about two people locked in a bathroom in east Belfast for a week – which mirrors so much…
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Help Wanted: Creative Producers for Circus
A profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals…
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Circus Aerialist Walking Again Months After Amsterdam Fall
Uzbek acrobat Kristina Vorobeva, who fell 10 meters during a circus performance in Amsterdam in January, can walk again, her…
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Special Skills: Teach Yourself Juggling, Handstands, and More Circus Arts at Home
Today, most of us have a bit more time at home on our hands than we are used to. Whether…
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Montreal Completement Cirque Festival Cancelled
MONTREAL — Like most of the other festivals that typically take place at the beginning of the summer in Montreal,…
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Can Cirque du Soleil Bounce Back on Shaky Ground?
There have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the…
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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,…
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Cirque du Soleil Launches Digital Hub to Fill the Void
Cirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect….
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In a letter from the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, many learned on March 25th of the cancellation of the beloved…
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Cirque du Soleil Explores Options Including Bankruptcy
(Reuters) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it…
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Schools Respond to COVID-19
During this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact on the physical, mental and economic health…
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Mayor of Newham Strongly Denies ‘Fake News’ that Stratford Circus Arts Centre is at Risk of Closure
The mayor of Newham has strongly denied claims that Stratford Circus Arts Centre is at risk of closure, accusing the…
Leer másCirque du Soleil Temporarily Laid off 95% of its Staff as a Result of Coronavirus Pandemic
Faced with the unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19, Cirque du Soleil temporarily laid off 95% of its staff, or 4,679…
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