FL!P Circus Announces Its 2024 Tour Bringing the Fusion of Tradition and Thrills Under the Big Top
FL!P Circus, has been winning over audiences since debuting in 2022. This intimate big top experience, created by the Vazquez
Leer másFL!P Circus, has been winning over audiences since debuting in 2022. This intimate big top experience, created by the Vazquez
Leer másThe Circusstad Festival in Rotterdam is gearing up for its eleventh iteration from May 1 to May 5, featuring the
Leer másOn January 15, 2024, North America’s circus hub welcomed the Montreal Circus Academy (Académie de Cirque de Montréal), whose 35-foot
Leer másWe live in a world where everyone has advice to give, and where the occasional “Audition Tips” article pops up
Leer másThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling) Circus Museum’s next act, The Greatest Show On Earth Gallery
Leer másAs the YOUNG STAGE International Circus Festival gears up for its 15th edition from May 2-6, 2024, we had the
Leer másCirque du Soleil Hawai‘i Debut: Led by Native Hawaiian Creatives, a Unique Blend of Tradition and Wonder Takes Shape at
Leer másWe are pleased to announce an important transition within our newly-formed company StageLync as our esteemed CEO, Stacy Clark, assumes
Leer másSince the very first year of the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Circus Sarasota show 26 years ago (except for the interruption
Leer másJacksons Lane, renowned as the UK’s leading arts and cultural venue dedicated to showcasing circus arts, is reaching out to
Leer másCircus Talk and TheatreArtLife are thrilled to announce their merger, an evolution and expansion of their platforms. This strategic alliance
Leer másIn the spirited ambiance of an Olympic year, the 5th edition of Entre2 BIAC 2024 unfolded from January 25 to
Leer másWorld Premiere at the Chamäleon Berlin: With their talent show satire “Showdown”, the British company Upswing combines sharp wit with
Leer másIn June 2022, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) launched its award-winning podcast, ARTS. WORK. LIFE., a platform dedicated to
Leer másThe Circus International Film Festival stands as a vibrant celebration of the mesmerizing world of circus arts through the lens
Leer másThe 3rd Edition of AMERICAN CIRCUSFEST will be held MARCH 26-27 under Circus Vazquez’s Tent at Riders Field in Frisco,
Leer másCircomedia are throwing open the doors to their St Paul’s Church venue to and inviting local families and community members
Leer másEstablished in 1988, The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation was founded to formally recognize Sarasota, Florida’s vibrant circus heritage and
Leer másAs part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, world-renowned school for contemporary circus and physical theatre, Circomedia, is throwing a very
Leer másIn a dynamic collaboration with schools and families, UK’s award-winning contemporary circus company Upswing, under the direction of Victoria Dela
Leer másEn Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM), is thrilled to
Leer másSince its establishment in 2020, The Circus International Film Festival (CIFF) has evolved into a global hub for the Circus
Leer másAt 65, after retiring, a group of women started practising aerial acrobatics and dance… When thinking about the cultural hobbies
Leer másThe 2024 American Performing Arts Professionals conference in New York City asserted itself in a recent press release as the
Leer másGlynis Johns, after 100 years on Earth, has passed away. While the British actress became best known for her role
Leer másLadies and gentlemen, children of all ages… it’s time! On February 10, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of
Leer másCircostrada, the European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts, has released an informative resource document focusing on “Touring, Programming,
Leer másFrom January 17 to 20, 2024, the boundaries of contemporary circus will be explored through a captivating program of circus,
Leer másIn a recent announcement, the Circus Historical Society (CHS) is delighted to share that all incumbents seeking re-election to the
Leer másOutdoorArtsUK is pleased to announce Sho Shibata as its new Director, starting in February 2024. OAUK’s Co-Chairs, Camille Ben Soussan and
Leer másExperience the Laughter League’s ‘Cool Fool School’—a specialized physical comedy workshop with renowned instructors coming to Alliance Theatre Atlanta from
Leer másSARASOTA, FL – Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC)’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global
Leer másThe 15th Budapest International Circus Festival is set to kick off on January 10, showcasing a spectacular gathering of over
Leer másSo much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed! With circus, the art is usually left
Leer másThe 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals will be held at Midtown Hilton in
Leer másEnvisioned as a journey to document the interconnected Latin American circus network, the Está Pasando (“It’s Happening”) project’s path has
Leer másAs a traveling art form, circus—not to mention those who create it and help produce it—has a unique power to
Leer más“I just need more confidence.” This is probably the one sentence I hear most when speaking to performers. And I
Leer másAt the core of the PRO membership is our Job Board, which showcases two types of listings: those posted directly
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced the annual awards show will take place on February 10, 2024, @ 4:30
Leer másOne of the world’s leading performance companies, the Brisbane-based Circa Contemporary Circus has announced the appointment of Ann Sherry AO
Leer másLa TOHU is pleased to announce the promotion of Aaron Marquise to the position of Deputy Director of Circus Arts
Leer másAt the turn of the year, Tilde Björfors will end her role as artistic director of Cirkus Cirkör, an organisation
Leer másNext year’s Adelaide Fringe promises an explosion of creativity with over 1,300 shows spanning across 500 venues, transforming Adelaide into
Leer másThe PuSH International Performing Arts Festival in Vancouver, Canada, has revealed its lineup for the next annual event, set to
Leer másCircus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
Leer másIn December 2022, the inaugural New Horizons Summit took the international circus community by storm, bringing together professionals and captivating
Leer másRWS Global, the world’s largest producer of live experiences, announces the appointment of former NBCUniversal CFO of Production & Operations,
Leer másWhether you need a launching pad to jumpstart your ambitious circademic research or inspiration for your next creative endeavor, a
Leer másDragone’s Board of Directors has appointed James Tanabe, an experienced live entertainment executive, as CEO, effective August 1, 2024. The
Leer másIn honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is proud to announce and recognize
Leer másFor its 30th anniversary, Cirque Éloize proudly presents a signature show that encapsulates the very essence of the company’s origins,
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announced today a new offering with the launch of the Cirque du Soleil Artist Influencer
Leer másThe Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
Leer másCircus, as an art form, has always been about pushing boundaries, defying gravity, and challenging the norms. LEME, the contemporary
Leer másFeld Entertainment®, a family-owned company and worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, is days away from kicking off the highly
Leer másBuilt from steel and rope and held aloft with floating invisible tension, ‘In Common’ is a free work as part
Leer másJoin the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), the pioneering organization at the forefront of contemporary circus arts training in
Leer másThe board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
Leer másWhile the University Town Center/Nathan Benderson Park area in Florida is already home to sports, shopping and dining, there is
Leer másNutcracker, Bluey’s Big Play, Christmas Actually, The House with Chicken Legs, Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back, Adam and Joe: The
Leer másFrom street shows to performing at Kensington Palace, this German artist carved out her own unique place in the circus
Leer másChamäleon Berlin has been named one of the four recipients of this year’s Federal Theater Prize, according to an announcement
Leer másThe Big Apple Circus is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Europe’s beloved, and Andy Warhol-approved, Circus-Theater Roncalli for
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today four new inductees for the Class of 2024. The four inductees are:
Leer másBluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in
Leer másFrom September 21 to 25, 2023, the Salieri Festival will mount its third edition and rock the town of Legnago,
Leer másThe FIRCO, short for the Ibero-American Circus Festival, stands as a pivotal event in the global entertainment landscape, despite its
Leer másLas Vegas, NV (9/9/2023) – – The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 27th anniversary (1996-2023) at its annual “Hall of
Leer másBristol in England’s status as an internationally important centre of circus theatre excellence will get a further boost next month
Leer másModern Vaudeville Press’s new book The Contemporary Circus Handbook, written by Eric Bates and edited by Kim Campbell with Benjamin
Leer másA new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology in Châlons-en-Champagne reflects upon the ongoing debate about the
Leer másMaster Juggler and Visual Artist Jay Gilligan Unravels 4,000 Years of Juggling in Unparalleled Performance October 11–22 at Baruch Performing
Leer másCINARS is announcing the commencement of applications for their official 2024 programming! They invite you to submit your application now
Leer más3AM Theatre has opened a studio in Long Island City, dedicated to offering performing artists from multiple disciplines the opportunity to
Leer másFor Britons of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the music hall promised an evening of fun, leisure, and variety
Leer másWith rising temperatures and the global summer heat wave on everyone’s minds, the Avignon Festival took a new approach to
Leer másFive entertainment industry veterans and former Dragone top talents join forces to form a new entertainment company, Our Legacy Creations
Leer másIn the US, Labor Day weekend always signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall routines. Vacationers get
Leer másIt’s called the “Circus of Knowledge”, and at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, it is designed to transform
Leer másScientific studies have shown that many effects of music can be seen in the brain. Multiple observations have demonstrated some
Leer másCircus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
Leer másCircomedia, Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre in Bristol, today announced the appointment of Zannah Chisholm as their new
Leer másLaunched on YouTube and Facebook, this new docu-series from Spielgelworld exposes all the thrills and spills of a new frontier
Leer másBy developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project “Together! A Circus
Leer másWith the recent announcement of the strategic partnership between CircusTalk and JamarGig, we were eager to sit down with JamarGig
Leer másOn the “flip side” of typical city living is a remarkable event that showcases and celebrates some of Singapore’s finest
Leer másFor one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
Leer másBRATTLEBORO, VT– North Star Puppets and New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) team up to present a festival of
Leer másNew England Center for Circus Arts hosts Performance Boot Camp every summer, offering three weeks of act creation mentorship and
Leer másEvery year around the world, another slew of circus performers emerge from their cocoons as full-fledged artists and enter the
Leer másThe Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Leer másCircus is a part of showbusiness. In the Shadow of the Big Top: The Life of Ringling’s Unlikely Circus Savior
Leer másAppearing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s annual Finnish arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Imsoniac’s Fable by the company
Leer másWith the appearance of Tainan City’s first-ever big top tent earlier this year, a week of fun and celebration was
Leer másPart of the annual Finnish performing arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus, Race Horse Company‘s
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today the eleven (11) finalists for the class of 2024 induction. Voting to
Leer másBack for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with another hard-hitting circus production, Voloz Collective will present its newest show, The Life
Leer másCircusTalk, the leading online career and casting marketplace for the circus and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, and JamarGig, a cutting-edge
Leer mást’s showtime for performers in Circus Juventas’ professional training program based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Seven elite contemporary circus performers
Leer másIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
Leer másThe Alliance Theatre is presenting the world-premiere musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling novel, WATER
Leer másWorld-renowned production company Underbelly is preparing to conquer the Edinburgh Fringe Festival once again this year as they gear up
Leer másMarceau Bidal, a student from the National Circus School of Montréal, developed a new type of circus equipment, called asymmetrical
Leer másEvery July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Leer másThree years of pandemic, a war, and an event partner’s death won’t stop this conference from showing the entertainment world
Leer másThe 14th Festival Spoffin will take place from 25 to 27 August 2023 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Keep reading to find
Leer másAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive index of job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts,
Leer másCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
Leer másIn a brand-new effort, Princess Cruises is collaborating with renowned entertainment group Cirque Éloize to create three Uplifting, Playful, and
Leer másWith artists coming from its native Lithuania and well beyond it, the International Contemporary Circus Festival Cirkuliacija announces its 2023
Leer másAs they tour the continent, the Esta Pasando project is taking us along for the ride to map out the
Leer másAs Northern Hemisphere people watch May flowers bloom, we here on the CircusTalk staff are watching our community and collaborators
Leer másThe ‘Big Top’ is an iconic image of the circus. But the Big Top was a relatively recent invention. In
Leer másOn April 27, 2023, Cirque Mechanics’ show Zephyr at the New Victory Theater in NYC was nominated for the Drama
Leer másMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
Leer másSince its inception, the Circus International Film Festival has been at its core a dedication to the love of circus
Leer másFollowing a New York City premiere at Lincoln Center in the fall of 2022, Parallel Exit presents SUNSET CIRCUS from
Leer másThe Circus Flora Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jack Marsh to Executive Director. A familiar
Leer másAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
Leer másThis past March, Ben Yehuda Press published Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism and Bible, edited by Professor Ora Horn Prouser,
Leer másCirque du Soleil’s ECHO launched in Montreal under the big top in the Old Port after a long postponement. ECHO (three years
Leer másThe Circus Department at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH – Stockholms konstnärliga högskola) has announced Alisan Funk’s appointment to
Leer másNorthampton, MA-– The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts school in the United States, brought
Leer másThe new holding company will become an ecosystem of like-minded creatives embracing the power of collaboration to achieve positive and
Leer másMontreal, April 19, 2023– Australian company Gravity & Other Myths will return to Montreal this summer for the North American
Leer másOne of the most widely recognized platforms helping to propel emerging circus talents into great careers in this day and
Leer másThe Fédération Mondiale du Cirque created World Circus Day in 2009. Celebrated each year on the third Saturday of April,
Leer másLast September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ was created to formally honor and recognize those persons who have made a significant
Leer másWellington Lima—or Palhaçada, as many know him—is a world-renowned circus performer with over 25 years of Cirque du Soleil experience.
Leer másAs part of the 10th International Theater Olympics, which runs from April 15 to June 24 in Budapest, Hungary, the
Leer másWATTWIL, SWITZERLAND—On the night of March 11th to March 12th, 2023, Mädir Eugster, the founder of the Wattwiler Rigolo Swiss
Leer másPeople who dedicate their lives to a career ought to be able to support themselves through their work… yet this
Leer másFrom 1 April, Lucho Smit will become the new artistic director of Festival Circolo, the largest contemporary circus festival in
Leer másThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
Leer másCINARS announced today the departure of Nassib El-Husseini from the Board of Directors and the appointment of Claude de Grandpré
Leer másSpiegelworld, the circus and live entertainment trailblazers whose shows include the Las Vegas institution ABSINTHE, today announced the debut of
Leer másWithout Walls has announced the 13 artists included in this year’s programme, who are due to tour throughout England this
Leer másFrom April 1-8, the Miniball Festival, presented by Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, returns this spring to lay the groundwork for
Leer másPS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
Leer másNew England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts training center in the nation, is creating employment opportunities
Leer másCircus has been officially recognized as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO in Germany. After the Netherlands, Hungary, Chile and Finland,
Leer másFrom March 24 to April 16, Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr will bring a free-wheeling theatrical circus experience to the New Victory
Leer másNow entering its 13th year, World Circus Day promises to bring with it in 2023 a slew of international festivities
Leer másAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
Leer másQuat Props and Hula-Hoop Integral teaching training courses have arrived back in Europe and are now available for bookings and/or
Leer másFor the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
Leer másThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose very steep increases to some of its filing
Leer másMorning Armor. I woke up thinking about this publication: an article about women in circus to be published in alignment
Leer másIn less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
Leer másWhether you are new to the idea of bringing a live art form onto video or are an avid watcher
Leer másI’m always a little jealous of circus scholars that can begin their articles by describing what it felt like to
Leer másIn this short mockumentary, Upswing goes behind the scenes of their latest show, “Common Ground,” with Artistic Director Victoria Dela
Leer másChicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
Leer másIn the more than four decades since its inception, Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has become one of
Leer másDragone Creation TERHAL will open in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on March 2, 2023. International cultural creation and experience design company
Leer másEstablished in 1988, The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ was created to formally acknowledge Sarasota, Florida’s rich circus history and
Leer másIn a return to form for the conference itself and a first for Colombian circademics, the fourth Circus and Its
Leer másDaring Dames – Europe’s only all-female circus festival – is putting women circus artistes in the centre stage. Over the
Leer másWant to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
Leer másWith an extensive 30-year history working in the circus arts under her belt, Juliana Neves will partner with Circus Center
Leer másToday, En Piste, The National Circus Arts Alliance of Canada, has announced the resignation of Executive Director Christine Bouchard. Bouchard
Leer másSeeking new circus books to read and came up empty? Let writer-scholar-juggler Morgan Anderson help you build out your reading
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced today that applications for the Class of 2024 are now being accepted through
Leer másFor leaders, practitioners, and friends of youth circus projects throughout the world, the year 2022 was both a return to
Leer másAs they approach the start of its third edition on March 14, the crew behind the Circus International Film Festival
Leer másLAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — When Cirque du Soleil created its first permanent Las Vegas production Mystère™ at Treasure Island Hotel &
Leer másThe full cast was announced today for Waldo’s Circus of Magic and Terror, the brand-new musical from Extraordinary Bodies, who
Leer másThis edition of Circus History Live! was broadcasted live from the 45th International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival and explores the event
Leer másStart your February off strong by tuning in online to the first FE.EM Festival, a brand-new digital showcase of emerging
Leer másGet ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
Leer másPlanning your first foray into the circus world? Join Movement X, the unique preparatory circus program at Norway’s Fjordane Folkehøgskule
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
Leer másThe Creative Collective was established after the tragic and unexpected passing of Dragone’s dear founder and Artistic Director Franco Dragone
Leer másYou may have seen Wesley Williams riding on one wheel high above the crowd on TV talent shows such as
Leer másLumo Company, a contemporary circus company from Finland, is launching its first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection. The collection includes a
Leer másAfter two years of postponement due to the pandemic, the 42nd edition of Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain
Leer másSince 2020, Germany’s CircusDanceFestivalhas worked to help young talents promote themselves and share their work with a public audience… and
Leer másSpiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
Leer másFor more than 15 years, Stockholm’s Subtopia art center has been one of the central hubs for the contemporary Swedish
Leer másPerformer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex – she tours
Leer másEl documental se rodó durante el ciclo Sin Red de 2021 organizado por la concejalía de Cultura con colaboración del
Leer másWhether your goal is joining a world-class production company or getting accepted to a prestigious circus school, the San Diego
Leer másCircusTalk PRO Talks are virtual live events led by industry influencers and experts that delve into some of the pressing
Leer másThe Russian-Ukrainian war makes it impossible to hold the Yaskrava Arena Dnipra International Youth Circus Festival in Ukraine, so at
Leer másFrequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
Leer másAs life and art return to normal after the pandemic, circus has marched forward into the future—as has the CircusTalk
Leer másIn the pop-up performance series “Bench Invasion,” (circus) artist Dieter Missiaen of Belgium’s Compagnie Krak is creating community in different
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® induction ceremony will take place Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the Circus Sarasota Big
Leer másThis December, The Revel Puck Circus is coming to Lewisham with its fantastic five-star winter showcase, The Wing Scuffle Spectacular,
Leer másCirca, Australian Contemporary Circus Company, is excited to welcome Criena Gehrke as Group Executive – Strategy and Impact. Criena is
Leer másAlmanac Dance Circus Theater’s Cannonball Festival is bringing back Fringe Favorites, showcasing new works in the return of the condensed
Leer másFrom Thursday, December 1, 2022, to Sunday, December 4, the 1st edition of the Italian Circus Talent Festival will take
Leer másThrough a unique blend of juggling with dance and movement arts, the Gandini Juggling company has slowly made its name
Leer másLegendary Entertainment company Dragone will now be led artistically by a group of leaders from within the Dragone organization referred
Leer másPLAY it again! With Play, a guest performance series of contemporary circus set for 2023, the Chamäleon presents the complex
Leer másThe associations of CircusInformation Finland and Dance Info Finland have decided to merge their activities. The new Circus and Dance
Leer másAlready in its first year, the Beta Circus project aims to help European circus artists gain professional skills in cutting-edge
Leer másThe Afghan Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) is a traveling educational entertainment group in Afghanistan. MMCC accepts children aged 5–17 to learn
Leer másin 2022, New York City’s premier variety arts ensemble, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, brought Flatbed Follies to neighborhoods across all
Leer másMuch like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® and CircusTalk are happy to announce the finalists for the CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award.
Leer másLet’s give a warm welcome to the newest member of Team CircusTalk: aerialist Julia Grace Lumpkin, our social media intern!
Leer másOn February 1, 2023, Kajsa Giertz will take over as the new CEO of Cirkus Cirkör. Giertz most recently comes
Leer másOmnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, announces Disabled and Capable: Omnium
Leer másSTREB EXTREME ACTION is pleased to bring shows back to their home space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the STREB Lab for
Leer másThe 2023 Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) will take place in the South of France from 12 January
Leer másA new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more
Leer másThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Cirque du Soleil’s NexGen
Leer másThe American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
Leer másThird-generation circus performer, producer, and animal trainer, Ian Garden Jr., was presented with the honor of a star on The
Leer másWatch innovative circus artists from across the globe grace the cyber stage in the New England Center for Circus Arts’
Leer másDriven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the
Leer másIt started as a small local event but quickly grew into a large popular international showcase. Subcase has filled an
Leer másThe second edition of DIVE – Deep Learning Activity – will take place from November 30th to December 2nd in
Leer másThe 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and the 10th New Generation will be presented in an exceptional event in 2023,
Leer másWe wave goodbye to Subcase and welcome new times and ways to meet in the Swedish circus field. Subtopia looks
Leer másChristopher Patfield and Jose Triguero performed “Gibbon” at the 2022 Tendenza Clown Festival, which was held at the Franco Parenti
Leer másArtists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,
Leer másA new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative
Leer másCirko – Center for New Circus, founded in 2002, is a prominent contemporary circus venue and artistic development centre in
Leer másOmnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
Leer másCircusTalk and the Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation have partnered up to launch the first-ever CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award as
Leer másSeptember 27, 2022 (New York, NY) – The Big Apple Circus is back for its 45th anniversary season and invites
Leer másThe return of the Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in 2022 marks a continued evolution of how contemporary circus art is
Leer másAn evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
Leer másThe board of the Center for New Circus Cirko has chosen Jarkko Lehmus as the new director. Lehmus has been
Leer másCirque Musica returns this holiday season with “Holiday Wonderland,” a circus experience for the whole family. Learn more about the
Leer másOn the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
Leer másCirque Vida is a contemporary circus company rooted in ensemble circus, acrobatics, and dance, it aims to tell meaningful human
Leer másEvery year in Italy, the Mirabilia festival provides a place—or several different types of them—where bold, inventive circus and theatre
Leer másCirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
Leer másThe World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
Leer másThe world-renowned Cirque Musica has signed a global rights deal with The Juan Gabriel Estate for the creation and production of “Cirque Musica Presents Querida”
Leer másAlready an established presence in the international circus scene, the Ibero-American Circus Festival (FIRCO) returns to the ring to celebrate
Leer másBrought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFTs, Web3 and the Performing Arts” will have series
Leer másPerformers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
Leer másActing for Climate Scandinavia presents “Ripples – The Sailing Circus Performance” at Ofelia Plads, Copenhagen, in September 2022. The seed
Leer másWhile writing this series I’ve realized something that I’m a little abashed to admit: when I think of a designer’s
Leer másDid you know that 1 in 2 LGBTQIA+ workers still feel they need to be closeted in the workplace? This
Leer másFrom August 31st to September 4th, the 16th edition of the Mirabilia Festival brings the best of cutting-edge European contemporary
Leer másA brand-new show with an unusual twist provides advice and inspiration to circus artists with a dream of flying solo.
Leer másAt this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
Leer másHosted by the Stockholm University for the Arts, the online Alliances and Commonalities Conference will get you pondering the hows
Leer másWant to kick off your career by practicing circus arts at a world-class institute? Beginning this September, Australia’s National Institute
Leer másHere’s something you may not know about academic philosophy: subjects such as philosophy of art, philosophy of sport, or philosophy
Leer másLaunching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the top ten (10) finalists for the class of 2023. Voting to
Leer másIt’s no wonder why the Avignon Festival has become one of the circus world’s premier annual events. Each summer, companies
Leer másIf you want to see the very best of Czech contemporary circus, you simply cannot miss the 19th Letní Letná
Leer másIf you are anything like me, you’ve looked up from your busy life to see we’ve come to the end
Leer másFollowing over two years of delays, circus educators from across Europe spent five days together in Lappeenranta, Finland, for the
Leer másThe 12th edition of Spoffin festival in Amersfoort, Netherlands, will take place during the last weekend of August 2022. The festival
Leer másDragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
Leer másYou may know him as the Artistic Director of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and Cirque Phénix, but
Leer másTo provide a space for artists from across Queensland, Australia, to explore their cultures through physical theatre, Circa is launching
Leer másAlmanac Dance Circus Theatre, the award-winning, internationally recognized, Philadelphia-based performing arts ensemble dedicated to creating genre-defying art, has selected the
Leer másThere’s a common adage that the essence of circus is innate to humans and human existence. Depending on who you
Leer másLaunched by four European partners, the Beta Circus project lays the groundwork for contemporary circus practice in partnered countries by
Leer másThe new feature enables talent seekers to conduct detailed searches, allowing them to identify specialized or multidisciplinary artists. CircusTalk, the
Leer másThe burgeoning discipline of functional juggling recently hit a milestone! Practitioners and professionals from around Europe gathered in Budapest, Hungary,
Leer másLifeLine, a part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2022 programme, is Europe’s largest highwire spectacle, performed over the River
Leer másWith its community struggling against poverty, the pandemic, and environmental perils, the Brazilian social circus school Circo Crescer e Viver
Leer másAs circus companies look to bring disabled people into their casts and audiences, they turn to accessibility strategies and tools.
Leer másThe article below is a reflection from Cirque Bijou’s Artistic Director Julian Bracey about their production UNITY, part of the
Leer másEdmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
Leer másThe International festival of contemporary circus Cirkuliacija is a platform that breaks stereotypes about the circus and becomes a meeting
Leer másFor festival artists, jurors, and spectators– not to mention the organizing team and their terrific volunteers– it was another big
Leer másOn April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
Leer másIn a world increasingly obsessed with measuring and showing success, it is refreshing, radical even, to have a discipline dedicated
Leer másAfter a four-month period of exchange, the six creative companies partnered under Big Village–Digital have created a Manifesto for Action
Leer másCircus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
Leer másIn our Pro exclusive video series, 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens, Stacy Clark hosts conversations with international industry
Leer másCircusTalk, the career marketplace for circus and the performing arts, provides you the full spectrum of career development, from career
Leer másWhen our Ukrainian peers cried out, the global circus community swept in to offer support. But over two months after
Leer másAcross the USA, circus practitioners work to ensure the traditions of great American circus thrive into the modern day. Chief
Leer másAs the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
Leer másAt the conception of CircusTalk in 2015, one of our biggest challenges was finding valid data for the size of
Leer másThe École de cirque de Québec (ÉCQ), a member of the Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) and
Leer másJohnathan Lee Iverson brings his commanding presence and top-tier vocal skills to Central Florida theatergoers this spring. From May 18
Leer másThe Circus Cabaret Night is back, freshening the blood flow of Scottish Circus Arts. Created by Edinburgh-based company Delighters to
Leer másThis week we share a few opportunities in circus education and a great opportunity from the circus school in Spain,
Leer másFollowing the sold-out and extended run of their smash hit Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming, the Hot Clown Company
Leer másFusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
Leer másStill not sure where you’d like to go for your next gig? Straight from the CircusTalk Jobs board, we’ve rounded
Leer másThe Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has recently announced the 12th World Circus Day, to be held on Saturday, April 16th,
Leer másWith the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
Leer másIn my winter message, I concluded by saying that as a global community we share creativity, passion, and a steadfastness
Leer másAt long, long last, the Spring Edition of our quarterly festival newsletter has finally reached the length it was before
Leer másWe are excited to announce the premiere of a new CircusTalk Original series, The Circus Designer, available exclusively to CircusTalk
Leer másFor twenty years, the Afghanistan branch of nonprofit social circus organization MMCC Global has worked hard to empower Afghan children
Leer másIn this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
Leer másExtra! Extra! Step right up to see the first festival of its kind, a spectacle that has become a place
Leer másRight after the Russian invasion, the circus world came together in a show of unprecedented unity and camaraderie for Ukraine.
Leer másAfter this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
Leer másAs part of an effort initiated by the European Theatre Convention (ETC), Circostrada has signed a letter to encourage national
Leer másOn behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
Leer másDragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced the
Leer másOn this LIVE episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow artists Vita
Leer másCircostrada, the European network for contemporary circus and street arts, has been awarded three more years of funding by Creative
Leer más¡Nos complace compartir que la base de datos de talentos de CircusTalk ha sido mejorada! Los campos de información nuevos
Leer másFrom February 21 to 23, the youth organization CircusWorks is bringing the Circus Rising Festival to Circomedia and the Lost Horizon
Leer másLEME, an innovative Portuguese arts festival, brings new forms of circus and expression to audiences around the Ílhavo municipality. The
Leer másLaunching its first tour in March, FLIP Circus is the latest offering from the renowned Vazquez family. Created to run
Leer másFans of French circus rejoice: after a downscaled 2021 edition of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) festival,
Leer másA conversation with Anna-Sophie Jürgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
Leer másSetting out to redefine how performing art works can reach audiences in more fair, inclusive, and sustainable ways, Perform Europe
Leer másIn Europe, the traditional circuses of Finland (2018), The Netherlands (2013) and Hungary (2016) have already been taken into the
Leer másDue to the rapidly developing situation with the Omicron variant and tightened health restrictions, the organizers of the Festival Mondial
Leer másThe Latvian Ministry of Culture has appointed Mara Pavula, the former head of Riga Circus School (Rīgas Cirka Skola), and
Leer másGenís Matabosch, circus historian, collector, president of the Circus Arts Foundation in Spain, and founder of the Golden Elephant Circus
Leer másDance Info Finland’s international Erasmus+ project Digital Leap strives to build up the digital competence of dance and circus artists.
Leer másThis new year, PRO Talks are back! PRO Talks are live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts, focussed
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
Leer másWe just received the announcement from the Organizing Committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo and share this sad
Leer másCirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
Leer másOn behalf of their integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies, Diverse City is to receive £69,940 from the third round of
Leer másAround the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
Leer másStéphane Lefebvre is to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as of December
Leer másAfter a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
Leer másThe Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
Leer másThis winter, Hideaway Circus, Brooklyn-based circus, dance, and multi-media producing company, presents the world premiere of REFLEX, a new solo show from the
Leer másLas Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
Leer másCircusTalk would like to congratulate Lotta Nevalainen on her recent promotion to Acting Manager Director of CircusInfo Finland. Lotta Nevalainen,
Leer másCaravan, the international youth and social circus network of schools from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has
Leer másFestival international du cirque Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère, which was canceled last year due to the health crisis, will make a comeback
Leer másDrawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
Leer másThe new Salieri Circus Award in Italy refreshes the concept of circus acts as competition, elegantly challenging the notions of both
Leer másThe Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin has approved the appointment of Peggy Donck as director of the National Circus Arts
Leer másThe 12th Young Stage International Circus Festival is to be presented in person in Basel, Switzerland from November 5-9, compliant
Leer másIn this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
Leer másThe 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
Leer másMontréal, Quebec, October 15, 2021 – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live
Leer másThe International Circus Award winners are announced! In the vein of the Tony Awards® and the Academy Awards® came the
Leer más¡Ya tenemos los resultados! FIRCO 2021, la edición “después de la pandemia,” tuvo lugar este octubre. El festival es una
Leer másIn 2021, no matter what has happened in the circus world, I can always say I did a thing–and that
Leer másCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Charles Batson on Audio Explorations with
Leer másAPAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
Leer másNew York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
Leer másCircus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
Leer másDespués de las dudas, la anticipación, y la cancelación del COVID-19, la edición 2021 de FIRCO, Festival Iberoamericano de Circo,
Leer másLast week the World Acrobatics Society (WAS) held their annual Congress & Banquet, celebrating the newest round of inductees into
Leer másMontreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
Leer másQ. What do a clown and a pandemic share in common? A. Responsibility for the International Circus Awards (ICA) becoming
Leer másIn its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
Leer másNew Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
Leer másAfter a short period of pandemic early this year, life in Taiwan almost went back to normal in springtime. Since
Leer másNow is the time to celebrate circus! This year marks the first annual International Circus Awards, organized by Aaron Marquise
Leer másIn her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
Leer másMany dark months have passed on stages around the world. And suddenly a sign in circus– Cirque du Soleil announced
Leer másWhat do the circus and the Olympics have in common? There are obvious answers like action and excitement, suspense and
Leer másEvery year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
Leer másCircusTalk desea felicitar al artista callejero, director de escuela, y artista de circo desde hace mucho tiempo, Donald Lehn, por
Leer másWe’ve been through the most arid era in recent circus history. We all did our best to do what we
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about some odd news related Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Delta Covid-19 variant
Leer másFunambulism: the art of walking on a wire with a balancing pole. Galway Community Circus is hosting a conference on
Leer másThe announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
Leer másFestivals are back! With COVID-19 restrictions loosening and circus re-emerging, artists and fans alike are eager to share their love
Leer másDear Members, Partners and Friends, It is my pleasure to share with you the exciting news that Stacy Clark is
Leer másFeld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Leer másIn exciting news for the circus sector, the International Circus Awards have been announced, opening for applications on June 1st.
Leer másFrom June 19 to July 4th, this historic festival will reunite classic and contemporary artists from Italy, Ukraine, Russia, Germany,
Leer másCircusTalk Jobs is the fastest-growing circus arts job board in the world. Opportunities have been pouring in from all corners
Leer másIn breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
Leer másCircusTalk would like to congratulate the Great Moscow State Circus for reaching a milestone! This circus celebrated its 50th anniversary on April
Leer másCINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
Leer másBeing nomadic is part of the nature of the circus. Yet the era of the epidemic has exiled artistic and
Leer másCircusTalk would like to congratulate Menno van Dyke on his recent promotion to Artistic Director of the Circusstad Festival. Starting
Leer másMeet Emily Holt, Monarch of Marketing Emily Holt started as an intern at CircusTalk in February 2020 and has recently
Leer másIn this new podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s
Leer másThe CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest growing international, online job recourse for the circus, specialty act and multidisciplinary performing arts
Leer másPrior to this year, there was no space specifically dedicated to circus films. Circus filmmakers struggled to be recognized for
Leer másIn the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
Leer másIn 1982 Brazil joined the international movement inaugurating its official circus school. The decision came from the desire of some
Leer másWhat happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
Leer másCircusTalk would like to wish a very happy 11th World Circus Day to our wonderful circus community! The holiday was
Leer másAt the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed we all experienced a collective creative block. Restrictions and social distancing not
Leer másCircusTalk would like to offer congratulations to Gaby Merz, accomplished visual artist who found a passion for circus photography. We
Leer másWe are very excited to see how the circus job market is slowly awakening, as well as how companies have
Leer másCircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
Leer másSummer Camps are still hiring. This week we had two posts looking for trapeze instructors in the US. Driftwood Day
Leer másSubcase Cyber Live took place this 15th -21st of February in Sweden and in home offices around the world. This
Leer másIn this new podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s
Leer másIn celebration of Black excellence in circus, Veronica Blair has produced a video premiere featuring Black women aptly named The Crown.
Leer másThis week we are excited to offer job opportunities from three different corners of the globe. Invisible Circus, based in
Leer másWhat an odd year for everyone in every corner of the world. In Taiwan, the art centers were closed for
Leer másWhile our industry is still dormant, and it is uncertain if live performances will happen over the summer of 2021,
Leer másIn this new article series, JOB ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming job opportunities worldwide. Stichting
Leer másMomentom es un colectivo de artistas de circo, profesores de yoga y emprendedores creativos en Canadá. La misión del colectivo
Leer másIn a recent letter to members, AYCO/ACE (American Youth Circus Organization and the American Circus Educators)released the details of their
Leer másRecently, Cirque Eloize took on an international circus contract, one of the few in existence during the height of a
Leer másCircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
Leer másEn Piste, the National Circus Alliance of Canada, released the results of their survey on the the impacts of COVID-19.
Leer másIn this new article series, CASTING ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming casting and job opportunities
Leer másThe circus building in the heart of Budapest celebrates its 50th anniversary. The pandemic and COVID restrictions haven’t stopped the
Leer másSince the pandemic began, the entertainment industry has been thrown into chaos. Every performer on the planet has been forced
Leer másIn Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened
Leer másIn an age when most circuses are folding up their tents, a new circus is emerging to fill the gulf
Leer másAbstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.
Leer más“A transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,” was a recent statement published by the Hungarian
Leer másArtcena, the French National Centre for the Circus & Street Arts has released a new guide for download to help
Leer másAntonella Casella, an Australian circus advocate, producer, director, dramaturg and performer, has recently announced that she is stepping down from her
Leer másIn Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, plans to develop a new circus center are underway and the organizers are reaching out
Leer másStaffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume, Artistic Director of Upswing, as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.
Leer másBruno Costa, co-director of Bùssola and co-organizer of LEME Contemporary Circus Festival in Ílhavo, Portugal, has reached out to CircusTalk
Leer másYou can be good at jumping from high altitudes but terrified to say “I love you.” What would the world
Leer másThe 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa will take place this October in Auch, France. Over a series of 10
Leer másExtraordinary Bodies, a partnership between leading circus production company Cirque Bijou and award-winning arts and diversity practitioners Diverse City, champions
Leer másGreenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) and Spoffin in association with OutdoorArts UK join forces to present an online pitching
Leer másSarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
Leer másAt the beginning of July, CircusWorks, the UK Youth Circus Network, launched an online community event for learning, listening, debating,
Leer másDuring, and post, COVID-19, site work is coming to the fore. Zeb Hunter chairs a panel on this boundary-pushing part
Leer másContent warning: emotional, physical, sexual abuse and harassment. The creators of Victims_Voices in Quebec must have sensed the change in
Leer másLike many people, I like being in control. I’m also very afraid of heights. I was not a child who
Leer másPerformers delivered letter from all the UK’s top circuses Letter warns that industry faces collapse in as little as 2
Leer másFreyja Wild (CIRCA, Circus OZ, The 7 Fingers) Dylan Singh (Circus Oz, Casus, Company 2 Georgia Deguara (YUCK Circus) Dylan Phillips (Time in
Leer másTranscribing my conversation with Deb Wilks (Executive Director) and Kate Malone (Executive Producer) of Cluster Arts was like time travel. We spoke
Leer másNormally the seasonal premieres of the Swiss circuses are as much a part of spring as the first flowers and
Leer másCINARS, which has been organizing one of the most important international showcases for the performing arts since 1984, has decided
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
Leer másThis week we’re covering circus artist Noeli Cherise Acoba’s video on racism in circus, Franco Dragone and Guy Laliberte joining
Leer másFrom self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Leer másThis week we’re once again covering Cirque du Soleil and two surprising updates, an announcement from Circus Monti regarding their
Leer másThis week we’re covering artists who are owed money by Cirque du Soleil as part of their financial saga, the
Leer másThis week we’re covering a new contender in the ongoing Cirque du Soleil financial saga, the postponement of Young Stage
Leer másIn an update to their previous survey (published here originally on April 15th), Shugoll research suggests that many theatergoers nationally
Leer másThis week we’re covering Cirque du Soleil and the ongoing financial story, online summer circus camps from Circus Harmony in
Leer másIn 2021, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere. A new opera by Philip Glass with libretto by
Leer másThis week we’re covering an extended submission date for the Awaji Art Circus, the cancellation/postponement of performances at the Hand
Leer másThis week we’re covering an update on Cirque du Soleil’s financial circumstances, the 1st Online Circus festival, online offerings from
Leer másINTERCULTURAL COLLABORATION AND CIRCUS How do we create safe spaces when collaborating in intercultural practice? Why is social change or
Leer másAaron Marquise, founder of CCIAC, shaved his head! And then he did Episode #2 of ‘this week in Circus’, just in
Leer másThere is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual
Leer másCircus Arts Hub is the brainchild of Australia’s Antonella Casella, an original member of Rock n’ roll and Vulcana Women’s
Leer másMoira Orfei Circus is releasing the documentary The World of Moira for free, live-streaming via Facebook on April 17th, 2020
Leer másthis week in Circus is another bright spot in a series of new circus media and productions popping up online
Leer másA profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
Leer másThere have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
Leer másCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
Leer másIn a letter from the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, many learned on March 25th of the cancellation of the beloved
Leer másFaced with the unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19, Cirque du Soleil temporarily laid off 95% of its staff, or 4,679
Leer másFrom its explosive and bold beginnings in Cardiff, 1986, NoFit State is now the UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company,
Leer másOn November 6, 2019, Gibney Dance, a prominent dance institution in New York City, hosted a Long Table discussion entitled
Leer másAs the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,
Leer másThe Festival Internacional del Circ Elephant d’Or Girona (International Circus Festival of the Gold Elephant) celebrated its 9th edition from
Leer másTwo long folding tables covered with white paper are arranged in the center of a studio at Gibney Dance. Colorful
Leer másWhat does UNESCO, the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural organization, have to do with circus? A lot, lately. UNESCO’s Intangible
Leer másCircus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series called see u down the
Leer másCirca, Australia’s contemporary circus company, keeps staying in the forefront on pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving
Leer másAt the 41st edition of Cirque de Demain on Thursday night in Paris, France our sources confirmed an accident in
Leer másFunded by the European Commission, the European Union has delivered an important report on the growth of the circus sector
Leer másIt’s official–the 2020 awards have been awarded by the jury at the Festival International du Cirque de Monte Carlo headed
Leer másThe Actors Gymnasium is expanding its nine-month Professional Circus Training Program to include a new concentration in clown, giving actors
Leer másBetween-Two- Biennales kicks off on January 16th and provides a month of excitement all around circus in the Marseille Provence
Leer másThis January 12th in Sarasota Florida The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation(an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) will officially induct the
Leer másAustralia’s national circus company, Circus Oz has announced exciting new artistic plans that will reposition the company within the new
Leer másThe closing ceremony for the 6th China International Circus Festival was held at Zhuhai Chimelong Hengqin International Circus City in
Leer másThe circusnext European pre-selection has announced the projects that they selected on November 14 and 15th which they will support
Leer másCirque du Soleil announced its 52nd original production, Cirque du Soleil NYSA, that is also the company’s first permanent show
Leer másPop House Productions and the Astrid Lindgren Company are celebrating Pippi Longstocking’s 75th anniversary in the summer of 2020 with
Leer másThe second Big Top Label ceremony was held in early October at the European Parliament in Brussels, supported by the
Leer másEvery other year, ARTCENA (The French National Centre for Circus, Street Arts and Theatre) and Circostrada host FRESH CIRCUS, followed
Leer másCircus City – the UK’s biggest festival of contemporary circus – returns to Bristol from October 17 to November 2
Leer másFor all of the ills and vices we are told social media elicits, every so often it does in fact
Leer másThe first annual San Diego Circus Festival, hosted by San Diego Circus Center and produced by Jean-Luc Martin, was a
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly
Leer másJamie Double began his circus journey at the age of 27 when he discovered Swamp Circus and Circo Kernow in
Leer másOf course people come to the European Juggling Convention to juggle, but they also attend to stock up on hard
Leer másHigh summer is here, and this August that means the European Juggling Convention is in high gear. For nearly 24
Leer másCircus Oz announces that Penny Miles is appointed as Circus Oz Executive Director. Circus Oz Chair, Nick Yates, explained that
Leer más“Politicians wish to be a real Circus, where empathy, teamwork is practiced, the impossible is achieved and we take care
Leer másEdinburgh Fringe’s biggest circus venue, Underbelly, offers 13 circus shows this August and features five premieres. Such a huge draw
Leer másThe European Juggling Convention (EJC) is one of the most revered annual juggling events in the world. Now in its
Leer másThis just in– good news from the Montréal circus venue TOHU announcing that the Deputy Director of Programming position has
Leer másFor our second article in the Adventures in Circus Research series, we hear from Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux, a pioneer of circus
Leer másHULL’s international Freedom Festival, on the east coast of England, returns for its 12th year in 2019 with extended programming
Leer másIn early April the local Chicago arts press was invited for a ‘hard hat tour’ of the still under construction
Leer másIn a recent press release,NoFit State made a big announcement about an initiative they have created to support up-and-coming circus
Leer másCircus Oz announces that Artistic Director and Co-CEO Rob Tannion will leave the company on Friday, 28 June 2019 as
Leer másCircusWorks, the umbrella organization for UK youth circuses, recently conducted a survey and interviewed 45 youth circus organizations to learn
Leer másOn May 27th, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec will induct 17 new cultural ambassadors from Quebec
Leer másThe En Piste AGM(Annual General Meeting) is a chance for the circus community to come together once a year to
Leer másThe 10th Annual World Circus Day will be celebrated around the world on Saturday, April 20th 2019. The Fédération Mondiale
Leer másCircus movies have a long and interesting history: From classics such as The Greatest Show on Earth to modern day
Leer másCircus Knie, which started 100 years ago as Switzerland’s National Circus, has found a rather unique way to celebrate their
Leer másWith the popularity of inter-disciplinary shows on the rise, it is common for circus shows to incorporate more dance and
Leer másBetween February 14th and 19th, around 80 artists participated at the 8th edition of the Golden Elephant Circus Festival in
Leer másIn February of 2020, The 7 Fingers will officially be moving in to a new market, cruise ship entertainment. Along with
Leer másLas mujeres de circo de España se han vuelto a reunir por segunda vez, del 10 al 13 de diciembre
Leer másThe winners of the Gold Clown at the 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo have been announced on Sunday
Leer másDavid Konyot, renowned circus clown, explains how the misuse of the terms clown and circus to make negative connotations about
Leer másIn an interview with the Le Figaro , Princess Stéphanie of Monaco has again stood up for the traditional circus.
Leer másEveryone has their own favorite reasons for going to Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain. For some it’s the iconic
Leer másIn many ways, 2018 has been a great year for circus. This is really saying something when you consider that
Leer másWe often hear stories of circus people coming forward to save the day–and New Victory Theater has as a good
Leer másIt is that time of year again–when Cirque du Monde, the social outreach division of Cirque du Soleil, choses it’s
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Leer másFrom November 12th until the 17th, 2018, Canada’s biggest performing arts showcase CINARS will unfold in Montréal, churning out 190
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