Perform Europe Announces Live Program for 2022
Setting out to redefine how performing art works can reach audiences in more fair, inclusive, and sustainable ways, Perform Europe
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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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Martin Riedel & UliK: Techno-Circus
A conversation with Anna-Sophie Jürgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
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Proud Supporters of EPIC, the Performing Arts Conference
We were proud to be a session sponsor at the Entertainment & Performing Arts Industry Conference (EPIC), the largest-ever online
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Chilean Circus Tradition Named as Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Europe, the traditional circuses of Finland (2018), The Netherlands (2013) and Hungary (2016) have already been taken into the
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The Fabric of Circa
Ten years ago, Libby McDonnell walked through our studio doors as Circa’s newly-appointed costume designer. 2010 had been a challenging
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PRO Talk: Everything You Need to Know About Festival Casting
PRO Talks are live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts, focussed on career-building topics. PRO members will gain
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BREAKING NEWS: The 42nd Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain is Canceled Due to Latest Health Restriction Protocols in France
Due to the rapidly developing situation with the Omicron variant and tightened health restrictions, the organizers of the Festival Mondial
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CASTING AND JOB ALERT: Performing Opportunities Worldwide
Although we are still in the midst of the pandemic and many shows have unfortunately been forced to close their
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Congratulations to Mara Pavula, the New Head of Riga Circus
The Latvian Ministry of Culture has appointed Mara Pavula, the former head of Riga Circus School (Rīgas Cirka Skola), and
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Spain Honors Genís Matabosch with Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts 2021
Genís Matabosch, circus historian, collector, president of the Circus Arts Foundation in Spain, and founder of the Golden Elephant Circus
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 5, Charlie Truscott
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Luis Raluy Tomàs, Circus Legend, Dies at the Age of 79
Luis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long
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New Scarabeus Video Sheds Light on Gender Dysphoria and the Parent-Child Bond
Scarabeus Aerial Theatre has released a teaser trailer for their upcoming production, Emerging. The new show highlights the struggles and
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 6, Emma Khourey
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Digital Leap – Staying One Step Ahead Of Digitalisation
Dance Info Finland’s international Erasmus+ project Digital Leap strives to build up the digital competence of dance and circus artists.
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Farewell to Lokru Srey Bandaul, Co-founder of Cambodian Arts School and Social Circus Phare Ponleu Selpak
Thousands gather online and in person to celebrate the life of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of the Cambodian arts school
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The Circus Ring of Fame Announces Historic Firsts Along with New Date and Location of 2022 Ceremony
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
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Monte-Carlo Circus Festival is Canceled for 2022
We just received the announcement from the Organizing Committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo and share this sad
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Building Bridges between Asia and North America – the Weiwuying Circus Platform 2021
Under the wings of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), Taiwan’s premier performing arts center, the Weiwuying Circus
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JOB ALERT ROUND UP: Circus Coaching and Teaching Positions
The CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest-growing international, online job resource for the circus, specialty act, and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, offers
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New Cirque Éloize Show Residency in Their Hometown, Montréal
Cirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
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Re-Staging of “Human” by Extraordinary Bodies Was Made Possible by the UK Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
On behalf of their integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies, Diverse City is to receive £69,940 from the third round of
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New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Gets Funding to Provide FREE Holiday Entertainment
Around the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
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Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre Steps Down
Stéphane Lefebvre is to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as of December
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Portuguese Circus Festival LEME Returns to Ílhavo 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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The Circus Project Welcomes New Program Director, Amaya Alvarado
The Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
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New Juggling Show by Hideaway Circus Starring Jay Gilligan
This winter, Hideaway Circus, Brooklyn-based circus, dance, and multi-media producing company, presents the world premiere of REFLEX, a new solo show from the
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Criss Angel and Franco Dragone Launch New Show, ‘Amystika’ On The Strip
Las Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
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Caravan, Social Circus Network, Appoints New President, Taina Kopra
Caravan, the international youth and social circus network of schools from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has
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19th Festival du Cirque Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Isère is Back in Grenoble Next Week
Festival international du cirque Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère, which was canceled last year due to the health crisis, will make a comeback
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Peak into Cirque Du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” Creation Process and Act Rehearsals
Drawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
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Farewell to Editor Kim Campbell
We announce today that Editor-in-Chief Kim Campbell has left CircusTalk. Like many during the pandemic, Kim has re-evaluated their priorities and is
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Peggy Donck Appointed as Director of the National Circus Arts Center (CNAC)
The Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin has approved the appointment of Peggy Donck as director of the National Circus Arts
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Meet the Cast of the 2021 Young Stage International Circus Festival
The 12th Young Stage International Circus Festival is to be presented in person in Basel, Switzerland from November 5-9, compliant
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FIERI – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Visit Malta Announce New Production Created Exclusively for Malta
Montréal, Quebec, October 15, 2021 – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live
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Circus Marches to the Beat of a Different Drum in New Short Film
Editorial Note: The film discussed has premiered since the writing of this press release. Zambian and European circus styles meet
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Announcing the International Circus Award Winners of 2021!
The International Circus Award winners are announced! In the vein of the Tony Awards® and the Academy Awards® came the
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals Receives Landmark Funding From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Support Reopening the Performing Arts Industry
APAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
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Daredevil Nik Wallenda And Cast Of Phenomenal Artists Set To Put A Modern Twist On The Big Apple Circus
New York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
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The École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Montreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
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St. John’s International CircusFest 2021 — What You Need to Know
In its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
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Cirque Du Soleil And Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date For Drawn To Life
New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
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Worldwide Arts Industry to 2030 – Featuring Smithsonian Institution, WWE and Cirque du Soleil Among Others
DUBLIN, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/– The “Arts Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This
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Cast Your Vote for the Inaugural International Circus Awards until August 30th, 2021!
Now is the time to celebrate circus! This year marks the first annual International Circus Awards, organized by Aaron Marquise
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Remembering Lokru Srey Bandaul, Co-Founder of Phare Ponleu Selpak
Last week, we were saddened to hear of the death of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak.
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 4, Jane Davis
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 2, Louise Clark
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Congratulations–and Farewell–to Donald Lehn
CircusTalk would like to congratulate busker, school director, and long-time circus performer Donald Lehn on his retirement! Originally from New
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Beyond COVID & Trump: Resuming Artist Visas, An Interview with Bill Martinez
IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
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International Circus Awards Submissions Are Open! Who, What, When, Why & How to Apply
In exciting news for the circus sector, the International Circus Awards have been announced, opening for applications on June 1st.
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The First Large-Scale Circus Festival After the Pandemic: Funambolika, in Pescara, Italy
From June 19 to July 4th, this historic festival will reunite classic and contemporary artists from Italy, Ukraine, Russia, Germany,
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JOB AND CASTING ALERTS: Opportunities from all Corners of the World
CircusTalk Jobs is the fastest-growing circus arts job board in the world. Opportunities have been pouring in from all corners
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COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens on Cirque du Soleil Campus
In breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
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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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50th Anniversary of Great Moscow State Circus
CircusTalk would like to congratulate the Great Moscow State Circus for reaching a milestone! This circus celebrated its 50th anniversary on April
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CINARS Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters
CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
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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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The Circus Arts – Engine Of A Fresh, New Beginning
This year’s World Circus Day marked over a year of life in a pandemic. Some circuses spent the holiday in
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JOB ALERT: Circus Job Opportunities Are Coming Back On- and Off-Stage!
The CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest growing international, online job recourse for the circus, specialty act and multidisciplinary performing arts
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Your Next Step is Entering the PRO Space–Free Trial in April
If you are looking for professional advice, industry conversations and circus connections–then join us at the PRO Space, a new
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Nordic Circus Film Screening Series–With Cirkus Syd & CircusTalk
CircusTalk recently partnered with our Nordic colleagues at Cirkus Syd to present a film series of Nordic circus films. The
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Auditions and Opportunities in Circus Education
We are very excited to see how the circus job market is slowly awakening, as well as how companies have
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Presenting: A New Future for Live Performance – The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment Announce Official Partnership
CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Summer Camps are Still Hiring, Festival Open Calls and Race Horse Company Job
Summer Camps are still hiring. This week we had two posts looking for trapeze instructors in the US. Driftwood Day
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Circus Voices Podcast Voted Number 1!
CircusTalk was honored to discover that our podcast Circus Voices was voted number 1 circus podcast in Feedspot’s Top 20 Circus
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JOB ALERT: Opportunities in the UK, Australia, and the USA
This week we are excited to offer job opportunities from three different corners of the globe. Invisible Circus, based in
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JOB ALERT: Summer Camps are Hiring Circus Instructors Now
While our industry is still dormant, and it is uncertain if live performances will happen over the summer of 2021,
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Australian Circus Festival: Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced
The 5th edition of the Australian Circus Festival is occurring this February. Due to COVID-19, the competition is virtual. The
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JOB ALERT: Circusstad is Looking for a New Artistic Director
In this new article series, JOB ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming job opportunities worldwide. Stichting
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Book Review: “Kicking Sawdust: Running Away with the Circus and Carnival” by Clayton Anderson
I have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
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CASTING ALERT: Artist Residency in Paradise with Momentum Collective
Momentom is a collective of circus artists, yoga teachers and creative entrepreneurs in Canada. The collective’s mission is to re-define
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American Youth Circus Organization Releases “Ethical Principles of Sexual Abuse and Harassment Prevention” Guidelines
In a recent letter to members, AYCO/ACE (American Youth Circus Organization and the American Circus Educators)released the details of their
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Cirque Éloize at Opening of World Men’s Handball Championship Egypt 2021
Recently, Cirque Eloize took on an international circus contract, one of the few in existence during the height of a
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Show Spotlight: A.Lone Brings Laughter to COVID-Weary Audiences Through Digital Circus Performance
CircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
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New Data Reveals COVID’s Devastating Impact on the Circus Sector
En Piste, the National Circus Alliance of Canada, released the results of their survey on the the impacts of COVID-19.
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CASTING ALERT: Hideaway Circus in New York is Casting
In this new article series, CASTING ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming casting and job opportunities
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Let’s Talk About Concussions
Concussions get a lot of attention in team sports like football, soccer, and rugby, but really, artistic athletes need to
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El Vuelvo Circular, a Pandemic-Driven Documentary
On Thursday, December 10th, the online premiere of the documentary “El Vuelo Circular” (The Circular Flight) will take place. It
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Act in a Moment–Jen Bricker-Bauer
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Circus–It’s Been a Year! 2020–Seeking Words & Videos of Support and Hope from Circus World for the New Year
Looking back on circus in 2020 might be a bit scary. We have been through so much since nearly all
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An Interview with World Acrobatics Society Member Panni Speirs
Panni Speirs is a contortion master coach, jazz musician, and motivational speaker who also holds the Guinness World Book of
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A Transport-Related Accident May Have Caused the Death of Hungarian Circus Elephants
“A transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,” was a recent statement published by the Hungarian
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Women of America: Ida B. Wells
Veronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this
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Launching CircusTalk PRO Special Series
While theaters and circuses are still mostly shuttered and the performing arts is still on hold, it is our mission
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Artcena Announces New Traveling Show Guide/Resource
Artcena, the French National Centre for the Circus & Street Arts has released a new guide for download to help
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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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Training, Employment & Culture–Ethiopia’s New Circus Center Aims to Provide It All
In Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, plans to develop a new circus center are underway and the organizers are reaching out
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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director
Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume, Artistic Director of Upswing, as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.
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New Documentary Follows the Journey of Tilde Björfors of Cirkus Cirkör
You can be good at jumping from high altitudes but terrified to say “I love you.” What would the world
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MediaSpace.Global Talks About the Challenges and Opportunities in the Performing Arts Sector with Andrea Honis
Our co-founder, Andrea Honis, has been recently interviewed by Mediaspace.Global, the UK-based, independent professional network for media, marketing, tech, law
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Circus From the Edge of the World– St. John’s International CircusFest September 25th-27th
The Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
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Extraordinary Bodies Features Marginalized Lives in Lockdown Film
Extraordinary Bodies, a partnership between leading circus production company Cirque Bijou and award-winning arts and diversity practitioners Diverse City, champions
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Do The Sofa Dance with Mimbre
The contemporary circus company Mimbre took their work to the couch with this fascinating collage piece titled The Sofa Dance.
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Act in a Moment–Susan Voyticky
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Virtual Pitching Session for Roundabout Europe Artists
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) and Spoffin in association with OutdoorArts UK join forces to present an online pitching
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation Announces Nominees for Upcoming Class of 2021
Sarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
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The Ringling Archives Celebrates the Life of Jean Rockwell Jacobs by Sharing Photographic Memories of Her
The staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the
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Circus World Report at MICC’s First Virtual Conference
As the International Market of Contemporary Circus (MICC) adapts itself to be an online event this year (in response to
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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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