Massive Eight-Meter Tall Structure Comes to Life at the Melbourne Fringe Festival
Built from steel and rope and held aloft with floating invisible tension, ‘In Common’ is a free work as part
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Australian Circus Summit is Moving the State of Circus
Join the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), the pioneering organization at the forefront of contemporary circus arts training in
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Nadia Drouin Appointed Executive Director of En Piste
The board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
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Nik Wallenda and Circus Arts Conservatory Brings Performing Arts to Florida
While the University Town Center/Nathan Benderson Park area in Florida is already home to sports, shopping and dining, there is
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Southbank Centre Presents its 2023 Winter Show Line-up
Nutcracker, Bluey’s Big Play, Christmas Actually, The House with Chicken Legs, Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back, Adam and Joe: The
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Chamäleon Berlin Receives the German Federal Theater Award
Chamäleon Berlin has been named one of the four recipients of this year’s Federal Theater Prize, according to an announcement
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Big Apple Circus Partners With Europe’s Beloved Circus-Theater Roncalli In A First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration
The 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
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Inductees for the Class of 2024
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today four new inductees for the Class of 2024. The four inductees are:
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Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences
Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in
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FIRCO In Its Sixth Edition Remains Steadfast In Its Core Mission
The FIRCO, short for the Ibero-American Circus Festival, stands as a pivotal event in the global entertainment landscape, despite its
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World Acrobatics Society Inducts Class of 2023 Into Hall of Fame
Las Vegas, NV (9/9/2023) – – The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 27th anniversary (1996-2023) at its annual “Hall of
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Montreal Circus Company Performs to the Limit at the New England Center for Circus Arts
Montreal based acrobatic circus duet Agathe et Adrien is set to wow Brattleboro audiences with their show N.Ormes on Saturday,
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UK’s biggest festival of contemporary circus is back
Bristol in England’s status as an internationally important centre of circus theatre excellence will get a further boost next month
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Hideaway Circus Announces U.S. Tour of Jay Gilligan’s solo Juggling Show ‘Reflex’
Master Juggler and Visual Artist Jay Gilligan Unravels 4,000 Years of Juggling in Unparalleled Performance October 11–22 at Baruch Performing
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Kristóf István, Founder of the Budapest Circus Festival Died
Kristóf István, a Hungarian circus performer with numerous national and international accolades, including the Silver Clown from the Monte Carlo
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21st CINARS Biennale’s Call for Applications is Now Open
CINARS is announcing the commencement of applications for their official 2024 programming! They invite you to submit your application now
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3AM Theatre Announces Inaugural 2023 Fall Season
3AM Theatre has opened a studio in Long Island City, dedicated to offering performing artists from multiple disciplines the opportunity to
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PRO Talk: Talent Casting for “Live Moments” with RWS
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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Five Entertainment Industry Veterans and Former Dragone Top Talents Join Forces to Form New Entertainment Company
Five entertainment industry veterans and former Dragone top talents join forces to form a new entertainment company, Our Legacy Creations
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Career Lab ROUNDUP – Career Lab Sessions
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a collection of curated professional content centered around careers in
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Art Meets Science at the Circus
It’s called the “Circus of Knowledge”, and at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, it is designed to transform
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Circus Campus Presents Spectacles, Circus And Community: 16 Circus Arts Shows And Workshops During Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Circus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
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Circomedia Welcomes Zannah Chisholm As New Chief Executive Officer
Circomedia, Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre in Bristol, today announced the appointment of Zannah Chisholm as their new
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Spiegelworld: New YouTube Docu-Series “Circus Town” Looks Under the Big Top
Launched on YouTube and Facebook, this new docu-series from Spielgelworld exposes all the thrills and spills of a new frontier
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Partnering Up: Using Tech to Streamline Casting with JamarGig CEO Andrew Busutill
With the recent announcement of the strategic partnership between CircusTalk and JamarGig, we were eager to sit down with JamarGig
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher
From Toronto, Ontario, Yasmine Mucher is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. She started training
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Hot Jam Puppet Slam heats up NECCA
BRATTLEBORO, VT– North Star Puppets and New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) team up to present a festival of
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NECCA’s Performance Boot Camp Crafts New Circus Acts Culminating in Aug. 4 Show
New England Center for Circus Arts hosts Performance Boot Camp every summer, offering three weeks of act creation mentorship and
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Cannonball Takes the Plunge into Third Year with Over 150+ Shows at Philly Fringe
The Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
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The Online Resource in the Netherland, Circusweb.nl Upgrades Its Look
In early 2023, Frens te Kiefte took over the platform ‘Circusweb.nl.’ After more than twenty years, Circusweb is now in
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Agit-Cirk Dance/Circus Show ‘Insomniac’s Fable’ to Hit Edinburgh Fringe
Appearing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s annual Finnish arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Imsoniac’s Fable by the company
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Stars Above: an all American Open Air Circus Comes to Brattleboro
Brooklyn based production company Hideaway Circus is set to stage its open-air family-friendly circus, Stars Above, in Brattleboro, VT in
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From Start to Finnish and Race Horse Company Present: Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus
Part of the annual Finnish performing arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus, Race Horse Company‘s
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Tours Northeast with “Communitas”
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, Philly’s favorite contemporary circus company/festival producer is set to take their signature, award-winning work of acrobatic
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Nominee Finalists for the Class of 2024
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today the eleven (11) finalists for the class of 2024 induction. Voting to
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A Powerful and Unique Outdoor Dance by Loom Ensemble at NECCA in Brattleboro July 22 & 23
For more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
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Voloz Collective Hits Edinburgh Fringe: The Sporadic Life of Jess Wildgoose
Back for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with another hard-hitting circus production, Voloz Collective will present its newest show, The Life
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CircusTalk and JamarGig Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Casting Talent in the Entertainment Industry
CircusTalk, the leading online career and casting marketplace for the circus and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, and JamarGig, a cutting-edge
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The Black Blues Brother Are Back for Edinburgh Fringe 2023
The acrobatic celebration that’s thrilled the world returns again to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Taking place from Thursday, August 3
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Circus Juventas Professional Students Land First Paid Gig at Circus World’s Opening Weekend
t’s showtime for performers in Circus Juventas’ professional training program based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Seven elite contemporary circus performers
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The National Circus School in Montreal Receives a Historic Donation from Cirque du Soleil
It was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
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Brainfools’ “Lucky Pigeons” to Take Stage at Underbelly Circus Hub
Coming soon to The Beauty at Underbelly’s Circus Hub 2023, the family-friendly circus show Lucky Pigeons marks the Edinburgh Fringe
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Notre Dame De Paris: Reviving a Classic Story Through Song, Choreography, and Circus
International musical hit Notre Dame De Paris, written by Luc Plamondon and composed by Richard Cocciante, has been making its
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Cast of Musical “Water for Elephants” Features an Array of Circus Artists
The Alliance Theatre is presenting the world-premiere musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling novel, WATER
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Underbelly Announces 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Circus Hub Programme
World-renowned production company Underbelly is preparing to conquer the Edinburgh Fringe Festival once again this year as they gear up
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Star of Circus and Television, Bello Nock, Brings Star-Studded New Production “Bello’s Circus EXtreme Variety Show” to Audiences Again
Star of Cir“Bello’s Circus EXtreme Variety Show” premiered on June 16th at the Wisconsin Dells As seen on “America’s Got
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For Ninth Summer, TOHU’s MICC Brings Circus World a Full Marketplace of Ideas
Every July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
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Circus Historical Society Bandwagon Internet Archive Collection Celebrates One Year
One year ago, Circus Historical Society (CHS) unveiled the Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society collection on
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Tree Dancing: Aerial Dance Meets Outdoor Adventure Meets Spiritual Journeying
Bring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
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Festival Spoffin 2023 Bringing Italian Art to Amersfoort
The 14th Festival Spoffin will take place from 25 to 27 August 2023 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Keep reading to find
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PRO Talk with Dan Bolton, Founder and CEO of ECHO: The Growing Market and Job Opportunities in the Middle East
PRO Talks are live virtual events focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations feature industry influencers and experts from different
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Now on the Circus Jobs Market: Disney, Cirque, Feld and More Large Productions
As a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive index of job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts,
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Circus Gets Bolder in Boulder: Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival Announces 2023 Program
Celebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
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Mesmerizing Cirque Éloize Performances to Headline Entertainment Aboard New Sun Princess Cruise Ship
In a brand-new effort, Princess Cruises is collaborating with renowned entertainment group Cirque Éloize to create three Uplifting, Playful, and
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Hideaway Circus Announces the 2023 Northeast Tour of Starts Above
Founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
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From Migration to Circulation: the 2023 Cirkuliacija Contemporary Circus Festival Gets Truly International
With artists coming from its native Lithuania and well beyond it, the International Contemporary Circus Festival Cirkuliacija announces its 2023
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Building Circus History: Steve Ward’s Next Book Explores Sights and Sites of 19th Century Circus
The ‘Big Top’ is an iconic image of the circus. But the Big Top was a relatively recent invention. In
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Circus Center in San Francisco Presents Theatrical Adaptation of “The Secret Garden”
Immerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
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Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr Nominated For Drama Desk Award
On April 27, 2023, Cirque Mechanics’ show Zephyr at the New Victory Theater in NYC was nominated for the Drama
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Montréal Complètement Cirque Announces 2023 Lineup
Make way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
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And That’s a Wrap! The Closing of the 2023 Circus International Film Festival
Since its inception, the Circus International Film Festival has been at its core a dedication to the love of circus
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SUNSET CIRCUS Returns to NYC
Following a New York City premiere at Lincoln Center in the fall of 2022, Parallel Exit presents SUNSET CIRCUS from
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Circus Flora Names Jack Marsh as Executive Director
The Circus Flora Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jack Marsh to Executive Director. A familiar
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Climb Aboard the S.S. Talent: Cruises Seek Circus Artists for Summer Contracts
As a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
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Cirque Du Soleil’s ECHO Premieres After Pandemic Delay
Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO launched in Montreal under the big top in the Old Port after a long postponement. ECHO (three years
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Alisan Funk is Appointed to Head of Subject for Circus at SKH
The Circus Department at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH – Stockholms konstnärliga högskola) has announced Alisan Funk’s appointment to
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Kevin Beverly (USA)
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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NECCA Youth Troupe Opens for Northampton Circus Show “One Man’s Trash” by Cirque Us
Northampton, MA-– The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts school in the United States, brought
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Dan Bolton Announces the Launch of Echo
The new holding company will become an ecosystem of like-minded creatives embracing the power of collaboration to achieve positive and
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“The Pulse” Hits Montreal: Gravity & Other Myths Brings 60 Artists to TOHU July 5 to 8
Montreal, April 19, 2023– Australian company Gravity & Other Myths will return to Montreal this summer for the North American
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Out Now! View The Full-Length Show of The 2023 Circus Ring of Fame 35th Anniversary Induction Ceremony Now on Video!
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ was created to formally honor and recognize those persons who have made a significant
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Mädir Eugster’s Last Balancing Act
WATTWIL, SWITZERLAND—On the night of March 11th to March 12th, 2023, Mädir Eugster, the founder of the Wattwiler Rigolo Swiss
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Updating Membership Structure and Prices to Bring You More
Dear Members, We hope that you find your CircusTalk PRO membership beneficial. We are adding more membership options and updating
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Lucho Smit, New Artistic Director of Festival Circolo
From 1 April, Lucho Smit will become the new artistic director of Festival Circolo, the largest contemporary circus festival in
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International Director Joins NECCA’s Educational Team to Create High-Flying Circus Tour
The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
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Passing on the Torch at CINARS
CINARS announced today the departure of Nassib El-Husseini from the Board of Directors and the appointment of Claude de Grandpré
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PRO Talk: Casting for Theme Parks – Conversation with Ian Jenkins, Casting Director & Project Development at Europa Park Germany
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers, and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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Spiegelworld’s Absinthe Las Vegas Introduces Spectacular New Act Developed in “Circus Town” to Celebrate Ukrainian Acrobats
Spiegelworld, the circus and live entertainment trailblazers whose shows include the Las Vegas institution ABSINTHE, today announced the debut of
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UK’s Without Walls Festival Announces Exceptional Outdoor Programme for 2023
Without Walls has announced the 13 artists included in this year’s programme, who are due to tour throughout England this
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Miniball Festival Returns to Put Artists on Fast Track to Philly Fringe
From April 1-8, the Miniball Festival, presented by Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, returns this spring to lay the groundwork for
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PS21 in New York State Announces New Season with Notable Circus Arts Representation
PS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
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What to do in an Emergency! Dragone COO Anna Robb Shares Her Wisdom
People working in the performing arts pride themselves on believing that they possess high emergency and survival skill sets. In
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New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) Students Win Top Prizes in Las Vegas
New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts training center in the nation, is creating employment opportunities
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Circus is Officially Recognized as an Art Form in Germany
Circus has been officially recognized as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO in Germany. After the Netherlands, Hungary, Chile and Finland,
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Johnny Kim (USA)
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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Zephyr Brings Thrilling Circus To New York’s New Victory Theater
From March 24 to April 16, Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr will bring a free-wheeling theatrical circus experience to the New Victory
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World Circus Day 2023 Coming Soon – Registration for Events Now Open
Now entering its 13th year, World Circus Day promises to bring with it in 2023 a slew of international festivities
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New Jobs for Performers: Opportunities That Combine Work and Play
As a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
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Quat Props Project Returns to Europe
Quat Props and Hula-Hoop Integral teaching training courses have arrived back in Europe and are now available for bookings and/or
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Australian Circus ‘Infamous’ Featuring Performing Legend Joseph Ashton Debuts in United States
The iconic Australian circus show “Infamous” made its debut in the United States on Thursday, March 9, under the Spiegel
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Miguel Garcia
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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The Lone Star Circus Launches 2nd Edition of American Circus Fest
For the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Proposes Steep Increases for Artists Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose very steep increases to some of its filing
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Izzi Kessner (USA)
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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Long Live the VIVA Fest: Vegas’ Biggest Circus Fling Sees 5th Edition
In less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
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Teen Luca Flores Shines at Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or
San Diego, CA – Sixteen-year-old Luca Flores shined at the Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or in Girona, Spain, with
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Upswing Mockumentary “Common Ground” Searches for New Global Majority Star of Circus
In this short mockumentary, Upswing goes behind the scenes of their latest show, “Common Ground,” with Artistic Director Victoria Dela
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“in_between” by Circo Aereo Starts Its Season at Chamäleon Berlin
With the premiere of “in_between,” the Finnish company Circo Aereo finally arrives at the Chamäleon. And shows the audience what
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PRO Talk: The Role of Competitions in an Artist’s Career – Conversation with Mike Rice, Executive Producer and Creator of the VIVA Fest
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts with a focus on career-building topics. Our
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Get Ready for the Windy City’s Newest Theatre Fest
Chicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
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Dragone Creation TERHAL Opens in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Dragone Creation TERHAL will open in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on March 2, 2023. International cultural creation and experience design company
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Circus and its Others Conference IV. Announced for 2024 – Call for Participation
In a return to form for the conference itself and a first for Colombian circademics, the fourth Circus and Its
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Daring Dames, Europe’s Only All-Female Circus Festival, Announces Lineup
Daring Dames – Europe’s only all-female circus festival – is putting women circus artistes in the centre stage. Over the
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Witness the Spectacular with New England Circus
Want to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
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Chicagoans Dare to Dream in Actors Gym’s Circus Quixotic
As part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS
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Circus Center Names Juliana Neves as First-Ever Head of School
With an extensive 30-year history working in the circus arts under her belt, Juliana Neves will partner with Circus Center
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Leadership Change at En Piste, The National Circus Arts Alliance of Canada
Today, En Piste, The National Circus Arts Alliance of Canada, has announced the resignation of Executive Director Christine Bouchard. Bouchard
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Books That Speak to Us: Announcing Morgan Anderson’s New Book Review Series
Seeking new circus books to read and came up empty? Let writer-scholar-juggler Morgan Anderson help you build out your reading
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces 2024 Candidate Applications Now Being Accepted
The Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced today that applications for the Class of 2024 are now being accepted through
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At VAULT Festival, “Cirque du Temps” is Contemporary Send-Up to Circus Classics
Created for the UK’s VAULT Festival later in February, “Cirque du Temps” is an aerial circus show produced by Air
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FL!P Circus Launches 2023 US National Tour With New Acts, New Highlights and New Fun In An Intimate Big Top Experience
NEW YORK, NY (February 2, 2023) – FL!P Circus, (www.FlipCircus.com), the big top experience that wowed audiences across the country when
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The First Cookbook of the Digital Leap Project Is Now Available
Digital Leap is an international two-year project that offers dance and circus professionals learning opportunities to help deepen their understanding
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The Year of Cirque du Soleil: Celebrating 30 Years of Wonder and Amazement in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — When Cirque du Soleil created its first permanent Las Vegas production Mystère™ at Treasure Island Hotel &
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Casting Announced for ‘Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror’ as Rehearsals Begin
The full cast was announced today for Waldo’s Circus of Magic and Terror, the brand-new musical from Extraordinary Bodies, who
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Tune Into Spain’s Newest Online Circus Festival
Start your February off strong by tuning in online to the first FE.EM Festival, a brand-new digital showcase of emerging
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Embrace the Old, Ring in the New: Celebrate the Circus Ring of Fame Awards!
Get ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
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In Stad, Norway, Fjordane Folkehøgskule Gives Young Adults A Line To Circus
Planning your first foray into the circus world? Join Movement X, the unique preparatory circus program at Norway’s Fjordane Folkehøgskule
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Entrapment To Entertainment: A Celebration of Blacks in American Circus
The Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
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Dragone Creative Collective Members Announced
The Creative Collective was established after the tragic and unexpected passing of Dragone’s dear founder and Artistic Director Franco Dragone
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American Performer Wesley Williams SMASHES Guinness World Record for the “Tallest Rideable Unicycle”
You may have seen Wesley Williams riding on one wheel high above the crowd on TV talent shows such as
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Lumo Company Launches Contemporary Circus-themed Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Collection
Lumo Company, a contemporary circus company from Finland, is launching its first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection. The collection includes a
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Building the Muscles of Creation: Circadium Circus School Now Taking Applicants for 2023
How do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
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‘Real Life Schitt’s Creek’ to Become Circus Town
Spiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
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Extraordinary Bodies With Co-producers Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Plymouth Presents a New Circus Theatre Musical ‘Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror’
A daring tale of humanity, Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror, the latest show from inclusive UK company Extraordinary Bodies,
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From a Successful Showcase to a Prospering Circus Festival – An Interview With Subtopia’s Kiki Muukkonen
For more than 15 years, Stockholm’s Subtopia art center has been one of the central hubs for the contemporary Swedish
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The Sex Education Circus [BBC News]
Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex – she tours
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Young Families in Circus: A Documentary
El documental se rodó durante el ciclo Sin Red de 2021 organizado por la concejalía de Cultura con colaboración del
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San Diego Circus Center Now Taking Applications for 2023/24 Preparatory and ProTrack Programs
Whether your goal is joining a world-class production company or getting accepted to a prestigious circus school, the San Diego
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2022 CircusTalk PRO Talks Round Up: Engaging With Industry Titans
CircusTalk PRO Talks are virtual live events led by industry influencers and experts that delve into some of the pressing
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Budapest to Host Ukraine’s Yaskrava Arena Dnipra International Youth Circus Festival in 2023
The Russian-Ukrainian war makes it impossible to hold the Yaskrava Arena Dnipra International Youth Circus Festival in Ukraine, so at
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Applications Now Open for Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance Professional Training Program
Frequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
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Esta Pasando: Journeying to the Hearts of South American Circus with Miguel Manzano
From his first venture into the world of social circus, performer and creator Miguel Manzano has made it a mission
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“Bench Invasion”: the Pop-Up Show That Sits With Audiences
In the pop-up performance series “Bench Invasion,” (circus) artist Dieter Missiaen of Belgium’s Compagnie Krak is creating community in different
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New “Bodies” and New Stories From our Talented Teammates
We may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
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Tickets for The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Induction Ceremony Available Now
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® induction ceremony will take place Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the Circus Sarasota Big
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PRO Talk: Exploring Casting from the Varieté Scene with Sandra Wawer, GOP Varieté
In our December 2022 PRO Talk, Stacy Clark’s guest will be Sandra Wawer, Artistic Director of GOP Varieté. As artistic
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The Revel Puck Circus Packs Five-Star Festivity in New Wintry Showcase
This December, The Revel Puck Circus is coming to Lewisham with its fantastic five-star winter showcase, The Wing Scuffle Spectacular,
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Criena Gehrke Joins the Circa Executive
Circa, Australian Contemporary Circus Company, is excited to welcome Criena Gehrke as Group Executive – Strategy and Impact. Criena is
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Miniball Brings Fringe Festival Energy to Philadelphia
Almanac Dance Circus Theater’s Cannonball Festival is bringing back Fringe Favorites, showcasing new works in the return of the condensed
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DRAGONE Announces “Creative Collective” to Continue Franco Dragone’s Legacy
Legendary Entertainment company Dragone will now be led artistically by a group of leaders from within the Dragone organization referred
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Outstanding Contemporary Circus Lineup in the Chamäleon Berlin’s 2023 Programming
PLAY it again! With Play, a guest performance series of contemporary circus set for 2023, the Chamäleon presents the complex
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Magic in Our Lives: “Future Trends in Circus Arts” Roundtable from Beta Circus
Already in its first year, the Beta Circus project aims to help European circus artists gain professional skills in cutting-edge
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New York’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ Flatbed Follies Took the Show on the Road With Free Performances in Every Borough
in 2022, New York City’s premier variety arts ensemble, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, brought Flatbed Follies to neighborhoods across all
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Voting is Now Open for the CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® and CircusTalk are happy to announce the finalists for the CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award.
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Welcome Our Newest Team Member, Julia Grace Lumpkin
Let’s give a warm welcome to the newest member of Team CircusTalk: aerialist Julia Grace Lumpkin, our social media intern!
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Cirkus Cirkör Appoints New CEO Kajsa Giertz
On February 1, 2023, Kajsa Giertz will take over as the new CEO of Cirkus Cirkör. Giertz most recently comes
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Omnium Circus Hosts Virtual Panel Discussion On Disability Employment and Its Impact
Omnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, announces Disabled and Capable: Omnium
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STREB EXTREME ACTION Shares Its Thrilling Feats Of Physicality, Grace, Strength, And Risk With Williamsburg In FAILING FORWARD, AGAIN
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New England Center for Circus Arts Invites You to Their Virtual Alumni Showcase
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Magic in Our Lives by Beta Circus – Keynote Speaker Rémi David
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The 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and the 10th New Generation Competition Merges Into One Event in 2023
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PRO Talk: On Board! Let’s Talk About Cruise Ship Contracts
Want to listen to this conversation? Looking for jobs, auditions, residency and grant opportunities? –> Sign up for CircusTalk PRO!
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Cirque du Soleil Announces Next Big Top Show, ECHO
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Omnium Circus Named as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer in the US by the National Organization On Disability
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CircusTalk and Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation Present the CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award
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Circus Center Presents the 2022 Trailblazers Gala Celebrating Women in Circus
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Class of 2023 Inductees and Awards Ceremony Date
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Cirque Vida presents Ventanas
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Extraordinary Bodies Present New Production “Delicate”
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Cirque Musica Signs Global Rights Deal with Juan Gabriel Estate to Bring Juan Gabriel’s Music to All His Latin American Fans
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Contemporary Circus Thrives at the Upcoming Mirabilia Festival
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Journeys Through Queer Circus
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Australia’s National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Seeking Applicants for 2023
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“Bodies,” An Exploration of Relating to Ourselves Through the Circus Arts
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s Cannonball Returns Bigger and Better than Ever With Two Venues and More Artists
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ Announces Nominee Finalists for the Class of 2023
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Street Art Festival SPOFFIN Spotlights Germany This Year
The 12th edition of Spoffin festival in Amersfoort, Netherlands, will take place during the last weekend of August 2022. The festival
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Dragone Appoints Christophe Ameeuw to Its Advisory Board
Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Announces the Return of Cannonball and the Recipients of the BIPOC New Work Presentation Track
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CircusTalk Launches Expanded Online Casting Tools For Circus And Performing Arts
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Galway Community Circus Offers LifeLine to Help New Wire Walkers Do the Impossible
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Alberta Circus Arts Festival Soars to New Heights in Edmonton
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In Latest Show, Cirque Mechanics Brings Modern Circus “Under Canvas”
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 Circus
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Nomination de Sarah Poole à la Direction de la Formation Supérieure de l’École de cirque de Québec
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On behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
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Unique Residency Opportunity: New Performance Machine of Jay Gilligan & Frodo Santini
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Perform Europe Announces Live Program for 2022
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BREAKING NEWS: The 42nd Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain is Canceled Due to Latest Health Restriction Protocols in France
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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
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 5, Charlie Truscott
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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CircusTalk recently partnered with our Nordic colleagues at Cirkus Syd to present a film series of Nordic circus films. The
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We are very excited to see how the circus job market is slowly awakening, as well as how companies have
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CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
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Summer Camps are still hiring. This week we had two posts looking for trapeze instructors in the US. Driftwood Day
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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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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
Read moreAmerican 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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