Circus and its Allied Arts: the Broad Galaxy of Circus at Edinburgh Fringe
The return of the Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in 2022 marks a continued evolution of how contemporary circus art is
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Contemporary Circus
In its Fifth Year, FIRCO Festival is a Treasure Trove of Ibero-American Circus Talent
Already an established presence in the international circus scene, the Ibero-American Circus Festival (FIRCO) returns to the ring to celebrate
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Contemporary Circus Thrives at the Upcoming Mirabilia Festival
From August 31st to September 4th, the 16th edition of the Mirabilia Festival brings the best of cutting-edge European contemporary
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“What Can I Offer You Today?”: a One-Woman Show for One
A brand-new show with an unusual twist provides advice and inspiration to circus artists with a dream of flying solo.
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Circus Voices: Circus Reimagined with Johnathan Lee Iverson Ep.2. – Lisa B. Lewis from Omnium Circus
Brought to you by the Circus Voices podcast, the “Circus Reimagined” series sees host Johnathan Lee Iverson sit down to
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“Bodies,” An Exploration of Relating to Ourselves Through the Circus Arts
Another show taking the stage at this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival, “Bodies” uses contemporary circus to let its cast relate
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Circus Voices: Circus Reimagined with Johnathan Lee Iverson Ep.1. – Juno Nedel from Cia Fundo Mundo
And now Circus Voices Presents Circus Re-Imagined. In this four-part episodic series, we invite industry leaders who are boldly and
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Avignon en cirque: How the Avignon Festival Shows Off the “Ins” of Circus
It’s no wonder why the Avignon Festival has become one of the circus world’s premier annual events. Each summer, companies
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LetnĂ LetnĂĄ Festival Proves Czech Contemporary Circus Is in Fine Form
If you want to see the very best of Czech contemporary circus, you simply cannot miss the 19th LetnĂ LetnĂĄ
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A Powerhouse of Contemporary Circus in the Baltics â An Interview with Riga Circusâ MÄra PÄvula
Riga Circus, locally known as RÄ«gas cirks, is a contemporary art centre where different disciplines of art â circus, theatre,
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Scuse: Radical Postcircus by Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Letâs talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
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Generalists vs Specialists
Since the dawn of the new century, a shift has been happening in the circus world, and multidisciplinary circus artists
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Act in a MomentâLookingglass Alice
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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BETA CIRCUS – Addressing New Trends in Contemporary Circus
Launched by four European partners, the Beta Circus project lays the groundwork for contemporary circus practice in partnered countries by
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Alberta Circus Arts Festival Soars to New Heights in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
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From Nairobi to the UK, The Black Blues Brothers Bring Old Soul into Modern Circus
When five Kenyan acrobats studying at the Sarakasi Trust met producer Alexander Sunny, they came together to form The Black
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Cirkuliacija Festival Brings Together the Local People with Circus Professionals in Kaunas â An interview with Gildas Aleksa
The International festival of contemporary circus Cirkuliacija is a platform that breaks stereotypes about the circus and becomes a meeting
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Perfection Wipes Away the Person – Interview with Jarkko Lehmus
Now that Dramatic Fields has come to an end, we wanted to give all of you who couldnât join an
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In Latest Show, Cirque Mechanics Brings Modern Circus âUnder Canvasâ
Across the USA, circus practitioners work to ensure the traditions of great American circus thrive into the modern day. Chief
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Weaving Together Edinburgh Fringe 2022; 4 Offerings from British CircusÂ
As the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
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How the Contemporary Taiwanese Circus Artist Innovates: TsiĂș-tsiÄnÂ
As part of our continued exploration of the Taiwanese circus industry, question-setter Stella Tsai and interviewer Wen-Ling Lui recapture a
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How One New England Circus Pulled Through the Pandemic
With the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
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New Funding Means Big Plans from Circostrada Network
Circostrada, the European network for contemporary circus and street arts, has been awarded three more years of funding by Creative
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LEME Recognized as Remarkable Arts Festival
LEME, an innovative Portuguese arts festival, brings new forms of circus and expression to audiences around the Ălhavo municipality. The
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Head into Moln [in English “Clouds”] with Viktoria Dalborg
After a time of pandemic-induced limbo for theatres, the latest show from the Kompani Giraff, Clouds, hits the stage of
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Don’t Miss This Year’s Edition of a French Favorite: Entre2 BIAC Festival
Fans of French circus rejoice: after a downscaled 2021 edition of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) festival,
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What Does Contemporary Circus Look Like in Palestine?
What is contemporary circus, and what does contemporary circus in Palestine actually look like? When did it start? What do
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Colombian Circus Offers an Alternative Festive Celebration
Fresh from Colombiaâs capital city, circus company Circolombia promise an uplifting on-stage party at Brighton Dome this Christmas (December 17-27).
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Portuguese Circus Festival LEME Returns to Ălhavo in December
After a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
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Australia Makes Good Circus, But Itâs Rare to See A Show This Moving
If circus speaks in the language of wonder, the essence of contemporary circus is to make poetry from it. Australia
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Review Round-Up on The 7 Fingers Show “Dear San Francisco”: Looking Back and Moving Forward
The 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collectiveâs newest show, âDear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,â opened
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Circus Abyssinia – Ethiopian Dreams
Brothers Bibi and Bichu started Circus Abyssinia, the first circus created entirely by Ethiopian artists, to celebrate Ethiopia’s extraordinary cultures
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Japanâs All New Circus Team âCIRQUEWORKâ Debuts in Tokyo this Month
If youâve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I
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Practitioners and Academics Unite! A Sneak Peek into Circus and Its Others, 2021
Iâve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
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CircusTalk Criticsâ Choice Award Goes Digital in 2021 at the International Circus Awards
In 2021, no matter what has happened in the circus world, I can always say I did a thing–and that
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International Circus Awards Recognize the Art of Our Craft
Q. What do a clown and a pandemic share in common? A. Responsibility for the International Circus Awards (ICA) becoming
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St. John’s International CircusFest 2021 — What You Need to Know
In its 4th year already, St. Johnâs International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
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Keeping the Lights On During the Pandemic in Taiwan: From Policy to Private Sector–PRO Exclusive
After a short period of pandemic early this year, life in Taiwan almost went back to normal in springtime. Since
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Gravity & Other Myths Will Bring the Pulse to Darwin Festival This Month
Award winning contemporary circus and physical theatre phenomenon Gravity & Other Myths will return with their show The Pulse at
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Lost in Translation
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Nouveau Sud Traces Migrantsâ Route to a New Life in âLa Bestiaâ
In a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
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Hideaway Circus Launches Northeast Tour of Stars Above Circus
The announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 107 – Maxim Laurin, Cofounder of Machine de Cirque
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
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Cambodian Circus Adopts ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Attitude in Bid to Break Record
Choub Kanha, started her circus career at age 9, recently performed for more than 24 continuous hours in an attempt
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Heliopause (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I End And You Begin
The Radiohead song âWhere I End and You Beginâ comes to mind while watching Circadiumâs new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
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Circadium Graduates: Who Are We?
This June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
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Phare Circus Attempts World Record, Wins International Awards
CircusTalk would like to congratulate Phare Circus on setting the world record for longest circus performance, and winning 3 international
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 103 – Cedric Walker, Founder and CEO of Universoul Circus
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York
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A well known circus creator has reportedly inked a deal to take over Club Fugazi in North Beach, the longtime
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Criss Angel, Franco Dragone Club It Up With Mr. Smiles & Molly
Martin & Lewis. Siegfried & Roy. Allen & Rossi. Penn & Teller. Donny & Marie. And now, Mr. Smiles &
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On Saturday, famous circus artist Yuan Bourgeois denied suspicions of plagiarism after an anonymous video clip showed similarities between more
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New Circus Space in Stockholm; Future Opportunities for Contemporary Circus in Sweden!
A new partnership between Kristofferscenen and CirkusPerspektiv opens up for a new circus space in the western Stockholm area. âWe are
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Circus Bodies: Meaning Makers and Culture Creators
Circus bodies, as a topic, is enormously complex. The angles from which one could approach the subject are limitless. Circus
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‘Our Mission is to Ask What’s Possible’: Acrobats Reach New Heights at Sydney Festival
Theyâve had to jump through hoops to get here but, after flight cancellations and border closures, Circa Contemporary Circus has
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New NECCA Director Hails From Texas
After a nationwide search that included reviewing dozens of applications, New England Center for Circus Arts has hired its next
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Where Have All the Sword Swallowers Gone?
In 2020, you would be hard-pressed to find a sword swallower. Well, any sideshow act, really. In the age of
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Cirque Nocturne Calls On Arts Patrons To Invest In The Arts
After a year that has been devastating for the arts industry, Adelaide circus company Cirque Nocturne are set to bounce
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COVID-19 Theatre: La Putyka Circus Puts on Performance for Two
La Putyka Circus is opening a new âcultural windowâ, where they will perform short pieces for just one or two
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Jacksons Lane Starts Redevelopment Program
In early 2020 Jacksons Lane secured the funding needed to begin its ambitious capital redevelopment project and transform the building
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MOVE IT! Episode 10 – Aerialists, Part 3
MOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 90 – Laurence Esteve & Brent van Rensburg, Founders of Zip Zap Circus
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well
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Antonella Casella Announces New Position & Deepens Her Commitment to the Circus Sector in Australia
Antonella Casella, an Australian circus advocate, producer, director, dramaturg and performer, has recently announced that she is stepping down from her
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Dancing With Gravity: Episode 34, Why ALL Artists Are Neurotic
Are they though? In this episode of the podcast, we examine where creativity comes from. You are about to enter
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 89 – Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, Stage Director of Cirque Du Soleil’s MESSI
On today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts
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Circus for the People
When Serenity Smith Forchion couldnât offer Nimble Artsâs normal two or three performances a week this year due to the
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Affected by a Central Force, Dancers Perform Implausible Bends on a Perpetually Spinning Stage
âCelui qui tombe,â or he who falls, is an illusory performance from self-described circus artist Yoann Bourgeois (previously) that opens
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Laura Bonner Talks Touring Childrenâs Circus
Flipside Circus and arTour are collaborating on one of the first large-scale tours since the COVID crisis hit Australia â
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 88 – Dawn Shepherd & Ryan Gray, Co-Founders of Breaking Circus
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how circus training is returning with new COVID safety precautions, a management shake-up at
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 87 – Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director of CIRCA
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows that are taking place even with a global pandemic, including a
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A Risky Circus Enterprise makes Beautiful Theatre at Belco
Thereâs no longer any need to run away to the circus. Instead, you can make your escape from this pandemic-riddled
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In Center Ring – Episode 17: Kristin Mass: “Make It Work.”
In Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
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MOVE IT! Episode 8 – Aerialists, Part 1
A look at some amazing circus aerialists, bringing joy and wonder to audiences all over the world. Part 1 of
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 85: Starting Contemporary Circus in the UK with Rebecca Truman
From a childhood history of designing costumes and “pratting about onstage” (7:05), Rebecca Truman began Skinning the Cat, one of
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Circus Voices Podcast– Zinzi Oegema, Understanding Circus Dramaturgy
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Zinzi Oegema as we launch our new
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In Center Ring – Episode 13: Joseph Pinzon: “Figure Yourself Out.”
In Center Ring presents the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 79: Circus Training in the 21st Century with Henri HĂ€nninen
The Artist Athlete Podcast was created in 2018 by circus artist Shannon McKenna. According to her website, by interviewing guests
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Press Release – Circus to the Schoolyard: NoFit State and Adamsdown Primary Celebrate Cardiffâs Refugee Community
From its explosive and bold beginnings in Cardiff, 1986, NoFit State is now the UKâs leading large-scale contemporary circus company,
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Vietnamese Bamboo Circus Bursts with Boundless Invention
This inspired circus from Vietnam draws upon twin impulses in the contemporary art form to create something stunning, immersive and
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Chasing Smoke Brings First Nations Experiences into the Circus Ring
âItâs an all-Indigenous circus show that has all the flavours typical of contemporary circus; youâve got trapeze, corde lisse, tumbling
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Leviathan Review: Circaâs New Production Explores the Ordinary, Extraordinary Mass of Humanity
As the audience takes their seats, two feet poke out from beneath the curtain. In hindsight, itâs the first trick
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The Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center in Troy, NY: An Example of Emerging Scenes for the Circus Arts in the US
What do an architect, a financial lawyer, an actor, a proprietor of a historic-home-turned-B&B, a professor of French and performance
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Dynamo Workspace Makes Big Noise for Contemporary Circus
Gry Lambertsen and RuneVadstrÞm Andersen started Dynamo Workspace a mere three years ago. In that short time, the venue has become
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âCircus Helped Me Realise that Academic Abilities Arenât the Be All and End All of Successâ
Luke Hallgarten grew up in Golders Green and attended Hampstead Garden Suburb primary and King Alfredâs before running away to
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New Contemporary Circus Academy Tollhaus to Host ATOLL Festival 2017
The Karlsruhe Cultural Center Tollhaus has founded an academy for contemporary circus. The center is converting an old slaughterhouse, with
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Finzi Pasca Announced the Death of Julie Hamelin
The circus world lost an extraordinary talent, an amazing person with tremendous potential. Julie Hamelin Finzi was a pioneer of
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