In the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the globe, bigger productions tour nationally, and even larger shows tour internationally. Yet this inherent need for travel has far-reaching consequences. With this being the case, the way the circus industry treats the Earth has a big impact. On this Earth Day, we focus on what one company is doing about it.

. Cirque Barcode is stepping up and setting an example for how the circus industry can help make the world a better place by highlighting the climate crisis through the circus arts while increasing the sustainability of their shows. Their innovative new show Branché challenges everything from what it means to tour, to what qualifies as a stage. ...