Omnium Circus Named as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer in the US by the National Organization On Disability
Omnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
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Cirque Quatrefoil Collaborates with Massive Monkees for PAC Shows
WENATCHEE — A lighthearted and commercial all-ages circus show, “A Night Out in Vegas,” goes up at Numerica Performing Arts
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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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Circus Center Presents the 2022 Trailblazers Gala Celebrating Women in Circus
An evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Class of 2023 Inductees and Awards Ceremony Date
On the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
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Extraordinary Bodies Present New Production “Delicate”
Revolutionary integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies is returning to Woolwich Works this October with their brand-new production: Delicate. Raw and
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Exploring Inner and Outer Spaces at Mirabilia 2022
Every year in Italy, the Mirabilia festival provides a place—or several different types of them—where bold, inventive circus and theatre
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$2.3 million investment to boost Circus and Physical Theatre in Victoria [AU – THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE]
The Australia Council will this year provide targeted investment of $2.3 million dollars to support circus and physical theatre in
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Cirque Mechanics Launches “Zephyr-A Whirlwind of Circus” US Tour
Cirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
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World Acrobatics Society Inducts Nine into Hall of Fame
The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
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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
The world-renowned Cirque Musica has signed a global rights deal with The Juan Gabriel Estate for the creation and production of “Cirque Musica Presents Querida”
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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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Sparks Fly on ‘World’s Biggest Stage’: Fire Spinner William Brandon on the AGT Experience
Performers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
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Fighting Back, The Survival of The National Circus Festival [in Australia] – [ArtsHub]
Last held in the Mullumbimby showgrounds in 2017, the National Circus Festival is making a welcome return after a five-year
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Belarusian Circus Artists Deceived, Hurt by Korean Agency
he duo was employed on the three-level cruise ship which carries hundreds of passengers along the coast, passing the city’s
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Philadelphia Circus Campus Brings The Big Top To The Fringe Fest With 14 Shows
These 14 original shows will run for a series of one-night-onlys on weekends September 9th to October 1st. Philadelphia’s Circus
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Acting for Climate, A Contemporary Circus for Climate Change, Presents New Show “Ripples”
Acting for Climate Scandinavia presents “Ripples – The Sailing Circus Performance” at Ofelia Plads, Copenhagen, in September 2022. The seed
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Aaron Marquise Isn’t Clowning Around With Circus Vision
One midweek night last December, the board of directors of the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center sat with Aaron
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 54: Kataka Arts & Gymnastics Academy Founder Derrick Bizimulu
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews founder of the Ugandan NGO Kataka
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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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The 18th Circuba International Festival in Santiago de Cuba is About to Start
With the help of the Cuban government, the local authorities of San Diego de Cuba, and the Provincial Council of
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‘We are not an afterthought’: Diverse Performers Showcase Different Abilities in Calgary Circus Show
A self-described disability theatre company is about to premiere a circus production highlighting various members of the deaf, blind and
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In Oran, Algerian Actors Hope for Street Theatre Revival
In a street in the western Algerian city of Oran, actor Amine Missoum gestures and calls, urging passersby to take
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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 History Through Photographs: Dawn V. Rogala at the 2022 CHS Convention
At this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
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Performing Arts Plunged Into Crisis by 7th Wave of Infections [the Asahi Shinbum]
The latest COVID-19 wave has caused so much physical and financial damage to performing arts in Japan that some insiders
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New Theater Festival Primed to Jazz Up Bozcaada
Following the sixth edition of its annual jazz festival on Aug. 26-28, Bozcaada (Tenedos), a beautiful island in the northeastern part of
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By Going Online, Alliances and Commonalities Conference Gives Art a Common Ground
Hosted by the Stockholm University for the Arts, the online Alliances and Commonalities Conference will get you pondering the hows
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Australia’s National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Seeking Applicants for 2023
Want to kick off your career by practicing circus arts at a world-class institute? Beginning this September, Australia’s National Institute
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On Black Imagination at the 2022 San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival [KQED]
When I interviewed San Francisco dance choreographer Robert Moses, I expected to use the recording to write a preview about
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s Cannonball Returns Bigger and Better than Ever With Two Venues and More Artists
Launching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
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On the Couch with Lauren Watson [Australian Arts Review]
Who is Lauren Watson? Lauren Watson is a movement based contemporary circus artist living with a disability on the Gold
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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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Letní Letná 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 Letní Letná
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A Powerhouse of Contemporary Circus in the Baltics – An Interview with Riga Circus’ Māra Pāvula
Riga Circus, locally known as Rīgas cirks, is a contemporary art centre where different disciplines of art – circus, theatre,
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National Circus Festival [in Australia] Reveals 2022 Program – Australian Arts Review
To be held from 26 September – 2 October, the National Circus Festival has revealed its complete program for its
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”MOYA’ Is To Set The Stage in Johannesburg and Europe
Fresh from receiving standing ovations at the National Arts Festival, MOYA, will be making its way to Johannesburg for a
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Beneath a Pink Sky: The Network of International Circus Exchange in Lappeenranta
Following over two years of delays, circus educators from across Europe spent five days together in Lappeenranta, Finland, for the
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Senegal’s circus troupe teaching acrobatics to street children – in pictures –The Guardian
Sencirk was founded in 2010 by Modou Fata Touré, a former street child from Dakar. As the first circus company
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Underbelly CIRCUS HUB Returns! One-Stop Shop For Circus, Cabaret & Variety Announced At Edinburgh Fringe
Underbelly makes a triumphant post-pandemic return to its spiritual home at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 10 incredible shows spanning
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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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Scuse: Radical Postcircus by Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Let’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
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Circa Cairns – Connecting Art to Place, Tradition, Culture and Community
To provide a space for artists from across Queensland, Australia, to explore their cultures through physical theatre, Circa is launching
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Genderful Bodies in Aerial Motion!
When aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
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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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Start Small and Keep Growing: Implementing a Successful Mentorship Program
Mentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus
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ORACLE – The Myth Comes to Sydney Opera House
“Artists skilled in dance, song, circus arts, and burlesque left the audience mesmerised” “Through its captivating blend of circus, dance,
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Legendary Drag Cabaret Troupe Yummy Bring Wild New Show to Underbelly Festival
The créme de la créme of Australian drag and cabaret is landing in London for the legendary Underbelly Festival. Underbelly
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Starting This Weekend, the “Circuit of Circus Festivals” Will Arrive for Free in Different Communities in Costa Rica
To collaborate in the reactivation of the national circus guild and also offer communities spaces to learn about and approach these arts for free, Parque
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Galway Community Circus Offers LifeLine to Help New Wire Walkers Do the Impossible
LifeLine, a part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2022 programme, is Europe’s largest highwire spectacle, performed over the River
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Can Australian circus bounce back from pandemic disruption?
How will our medium-sized circus companies maintain international presence and profile post-COVID? COVID hit the arts industry hard. It hit
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Michel Laprise Interview | Cirque du Soleil Kurios, Circus Art, Writing, Directing
Writer and Director Michel Laprise discusses the #creative process of bringing Cirque du Soleil Kurios to life, the various elements
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Circo Crescer e Viver- A Solar Circus
With its community struggling against poverty, the pandemic, and environmental perils, the Brazilian social circus school Circo Crescer e Viver
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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EDINBURGH 2022: Pick of the Programme- Circus
With over 3000 shows now on sale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see
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Mozart meets mayhem: acrobats are bringing the great composer’s works to life in the Shoalhaven
Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart will tumble and twirl his way into
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Eclipse | National Institute of Circus Arts
NICA’s (National Institute of Circus Arts) current graduating class spent most of their three-year degree in lockdown. Chances to hone
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Cirque Bijou’s Reflections From The Jubilee Pageant
The article below is a reflection from Cirque Bijou’s Artistic Director Julian Bracey about their production UNITY, part of the
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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 – 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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First Nations Circus Launches New Development Program
wo First Nations circus artists will receive six weeks of paid professional development with Na Djinang Circus thanks to the
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Vicki Dela Amedume Appointed MBE in Jubilee Honours List
Artistic Director of Upswing circus company Vicki Dela Amedume has been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours
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Union and Reunions: AYCO Festival Brings Circus and Good Company to Philadelphia
On April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
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Launch of New European Degree in Youth and Social Circus Pedagogy
In a world increasingly obsessed with measuring and showing success, it is refreshing, radical even, to have a discipline dedicated
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In New Film, Cambodian Acrobat Shares the Power of Circus Arts
Since its founding in 1994, Cambodian social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak has made good on its mission to preserve Cambodia’s
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Tini Tinou Int’l Circus Festival Back in Phare’s B’Bang Big-Tops
Phare Ponleu Selpak Cambodian Circus have announced the return of the Tini Tinou Circus Festival later this year after they
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The Brisbane Circus Taking Asia by Storm
In the seat next to mine at the theatre in Singapore’s Marine Bay Sands, a father pulls his young daughter
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As Headlines Fly, Photo Shoot Bridges Discussion About Circus Photography
Circus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
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Galway Community Circus Presents Mayhem Youth Circus Festival This Month
Galway Community Circus is holding its annual presentation of the Mayhem Youth Circus Festival from 16 to 22 May. The
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Weaving Together Edinburgh Fringe 2022; 4 Offerings from British Circus
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: Tsiú-tsiān
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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Nomination de Sarah Poole à la Direction de la Formation Supérieure de l’École de cirque de Québec
L’École de cirque de Québec, membre de l’Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) et de la Fédération Européenne
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Festival of Fools Rolls Back Into Town for First Time Since Pandemic
Festival of Fools rolls back into town for first time since pandemic People often shout “the circus is in town!”
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Jump Right Into Circus Stunt Work With Yuri Levin
In recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
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REVIEW: This Extraordinary Show Sees Uncanny Acrobatic Prowess Meet Dance
In this collection of performing arts reviews: an extraordinary circus, three performers exploring the boundaries of dance, and a meeting
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Warehouse Circus’ Canberra Circus Festival to Feature Workshops, Shows and More
The last couple of pandemic-ridden years haven’t been easy for Warehouse Circus. “We came close to the wire,” artistic director
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Circus Is, and Should Be, for All– and This Initiative Helps It Get There
In 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
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Cirque du Soleil Uses Smartabase To Optimize Their Human Performance Goals
Fusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
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CIRC CATALA Brings Catalan Culture to Jacksons Lane
This May, Catalan Culture will be brought to life in North London with three very different Catalan circus companies presenting
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Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme [in Ireland] Will See 2,000 Participants Earn €325 a Week for Three Years
Circus arts in included into the three year pilot program in Ireland where artists will receive universal income. The Basic
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In “I’mPossible,” Omnium Circus Opens Up All-New Access
Since its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
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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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Death-Defying Acts Take Centre Stage as Blackpool Tower Circus Reopens
A human pyramid on a high wire and a double ‘big wheel of death’ will join Mooky the Clown and
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Jacksons Lane Grand Reopening With Building Tours and Circus Workshops
Jacksons Lane holds its grand reopening this weekend with building tours, circus workshops and demos, and a photo exhibition. The Grade
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Edinburgh International Festival Announces 2022 Programme
From 5 – 28 August 2022, Edinburgh International Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary, and 75 years of bringing world cultures together, with
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Circus Solidarity: Ukrainian Performers Find Home in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Swinging on trapezes, juggling rings or twirling on aerial silks, young Ukrainians with a passion for
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40 Years of Circus in Newfoundland: Celebrate With Wonderbolt
With 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like
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Underbelly Festival to Return to London This Summer
Underbelly, London’s signature multidisciplinary performing arts art festival, is set to return to London this Summer! The iconic Upside Down
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Nordic Exposure’s at Jackson Lane – Interview with Artistic Director, Adrian Berry
Jacksons Lane’s Nordic Exposure season invites the very best in circus, theatre, and family shows from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
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Australian-Owned Great Moscow Circus Is Not Russian and Does Not Support War in Ukraine
Australian entertainment business The Great Moscow Circus has set the record straight over its affiliations with Russia after some social
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Couple Recall Horrifying Moment Acrobats Fell in Hanley Circus of Horrors Accident
Audience members at the Circus of Horrors were left in shock when two acrobats plunged to the floor in a
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As Women’s History Month Unfolds, Art Is Our Most Powerful Weapon
To start off Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a light on Ukrainian circus performer Yevgeniya Obolonina, a
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Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Chris Lashua – Circus Voices Podcast
Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the
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American Circus Finally Has an Advocacy Organization: The Birth of ACA
To weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
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Circostrada Signs Letter to Encourage Continued Collaboration with Ukraine at All Costs
As part of an effort initiated by the European Theatre Convention (ETC), Circostrada has signed a letter to encourage national
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CINARS Appoints Gilles Doré As New Executive Director
On behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
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A Tearful Celebration: French Audience of Show “My Land” Embraces Ukrainian Circus Artists
The Ukrainian war has given a frightening actuality to My Land, by the Hungarian company Recirquel, which is currently touring
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Unique Residency Opportunity: New Performance Machine of Jay Gilligan & Frodo Santini
Looking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
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Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Kiarnna Weber – Circus Voices Podcast
Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents Kiarnna Weber, reality show sensation and seventh generation circus star of New
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Cirque du Soleil Announces New Show in Las Vegas: “Mad Apple”
Cirque du Soleil’s new Las Vegas show ” Mad Apple” to debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino this
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Other Circuses in Montréal: An Embodied Expression of the Queer Paradigm
This article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances
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Circa Annnounces CIRCABILITY
Circa has announced CircAbility, an exciting and much anticipated new program bringing participants from the disability community together to learn
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Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Vanessa Thomas – Circus Voices Podcast
Celebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,
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New Era Begins at Circus Oz
‘Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated,’ the company said in a media statement on Wednesday night. Following an
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Bold New Circus Show Celebrates Camaraderie and Community
THE BUSINESS OF ART | The Defiant is bringing a femme-led vision of dystopia to this year’s Adelaide Fringe, marking another important
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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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The European SHIFT Project Shares Results of “Gender and Power Relations” Study
When the #MeToo movement rose to global attention, the SHIFT– or d Initiatives for Training– project made a joint decision
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Circus Rising’s Hybrid Conference Brings Recovery to the Circus Community
From February 21 to 23, the youth organization CircusWorks is bringing the Circus Rising Festival to Circomedia and the Lost Horizon
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Superstar Magicians Collide at the 12th International Magic Festival
A group of internationally renowned magicians will convene at the Circo Price Theatre in Madrid later this month to vie
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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 Ílhavo 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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A Day in the Life at Drawn to Life
Drawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Queer Training, Queer Art: Present and Future
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Werner Buss Leaves GOP Varieté
Werner Buss is leaving the GOP Variety. Buss (58) managed The GOP Varieté Theater’s Hanover unit for 15 years and
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Circus History Live: Conversation with Circus Ring of Fame 2021 Inductees, Tina Winn and Nik Wallenda
This episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
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Cirque du Soleil to Establish an Academy and Regional Office in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — The Ministry of Culture has signed an agreement with the entertainment group Cirque du Soleil, a move that
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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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The Dumbledore of Clowning
The French master teacher Philippe Gaulier has worked with stars like Sacha Baron Cohen. But at 78, are his methods,
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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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Take a Look at the Future National Circus Arts Centre in Budapest!
As Europe’s leading centre for circus arts, Hungary is hosting the world’s first scientific conference on circus buildings. A model
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Fringe World: Adults-Only Cabaret Gives You a Peek at the Sexier Side of the Circus
Sexy, sultry, spicy, and strictly for the adults — one of Kinetica’s newest shows for this year’s Fringe World explores
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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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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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Zeb Hunter on How Australian Circus Adapts
The times they are a-changing for our industry. With a new year, new technology, and a new phase of the
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WA Circus Festival Returns with Sell-out Weekend of Entertainment
The return of Karnidale, the WA Circus Festival has prompted a rush on tickets, with the popular event selling out
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Over A Hundred Artists from Four Continents at the 14th International Budapest Circus Festival
The 14th International Budapest Circus Festival that began in Budapest on Tuesday will feature over a hundred artists from four
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South Australian Circus Centre Presents ROPEABLE in the Adelaide Fringe
SA Circus Centre’s Youth Troupe will perform their new work ‘Ropeable during the 2022 Adelaide Fringe in The Peacock at
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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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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Circa Contemporary Circus present Italian Baroque with Circa
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will collaborate with Circa Contemporary Circus for the vibrant Italian Baroque with Circa, featuring a special guest
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A Library System Adopts Circus Arts for Its Summer Arts Programming
Arts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to
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Seasoned Teacher Returns from France to Inspire New Generation of Circus Acrobats
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen My (born in 1975) has dedicated her life to pursuing a profession in circus performance, which
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Moroccan Circus School Students Leap onto Stage
Circus school students in Morocco demonstrate how young people from extremely different and varied socioeconomic backgrounds learn to discover their
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Open Call Announced For FLYING CARPET FESTIVAL 2022, A Multidisciplinary Festival For Refugee Children Is Now Open
The open call for Flying Carpet Festival 2022 artist-in-residence is now open. The deadline for submitting the application form is
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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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The Circus Helping Senegal’s Former Child Beggars
Senegal’s only circus troupe, Sencirk, was founded by former child beggar Modou Touré, who now wants to help others in
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Colombian Circus Offers an Alternative Festive Celebration
Fresh from Colombia’s capital city, circus company Circolombia promise an uplifting on-stage party at Brighton Dome this Christmas (December 17-27).
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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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A Spinning Acrobat Learns to Love Change
The work of the French circus-dance troupe Compagnie Libertivore tends to keep turning. The stage set is usually round, as if to
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Corregidora, Mexico is Ready for the 9th Community Encounter of Social Circus
In the Mexican community of Presa de Bravo, Corregidora municipality, the civil association Bravo por el Arte A.C. will carry
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Deep Explorations of Queerness, Materiality, and the Body
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Circus in Taiwan with the Weiwuying Circus Platform: Digital Street Arts – Part 2
In participating in the Weiwuying Circus Platform in November 2021, my suspicions were verified: Taiwan has a healthy and burgeoning
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Circus Oz to Wind Up
The iconic Australian company is to cease trading following the Board’s failure to secure the agreement of Company Members to
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The Sydney Festival’s New Director Aims to Revive the City’s Nightlife
For her debut as artistic director of the three-week arts extravaganza, Olivia Ansell has sought to tap into the city’s
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New Festival [in Australia] Celebrates Circus Arts
To be held in Brisbane in 2022, CIRCfest aims to develop touring opportunities for Australian circus acts here and overseas.
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Circus in Taiwan with the Weiwuying Circus Platform: Circus on Film- Part 1
In participating in the Weiwuying Circus Platform this November 2021, my suspicions were verified: Taiwan has a healthy and burgeoning
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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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Belfast Community Circus School Launch Strategic Plan
Belfast Community Circus School has launched a brand new strategic plan after receiving funding from both Arts Council of Northern
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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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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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Princess Stephanie Comments on New Animal Bill [in France]
In a recent interview for the French press, Princess Stephanie responded to a new bill concerning the protection of animals.
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Australia Makes Good Circus, But It’s 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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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Saar Rombout
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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French Lawmakers Vote to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
Legislators voted in favor of ending the usage of wild animals in TV shows, nightclubs and private parties, while raising
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Live Performance Australia Calls For NSW Government To Replicate Victoria’s Backing For Live Entertainment
The peak body for Australia’s live performance industry, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the NSW Government to follow
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Taps RISE with SAP to Drive Intelligent Enterprise Strategy
SAP SE announced that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has expanded its relationship with SAP by investing in SAP’s business-transformation-as-a-service
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Coordinate for Ourselves: Working in the Expansive Asian Performing Arts Industry with Entertainment Director Myla Catibayan
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
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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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New Acting Managing Director of CircusInfo Finland: Lotta Nevalainen
CircusTalk would like to congratulate Lotta Nevalainen on her recent promotion to Acting Manager Director of CircusInfo Finland. Lotta Nevalainen,
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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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Circus Takes Step into Unknown with Winter Shows to Recoup Pandemic Losses
The 150-year-old Tom Duffy’s Circus nearly went out of business during lockdown. The cast of Tom Duffy’s Circus in which
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The 10th Medellín Circus Festival in Colombia is Free for Everyone to Attend This Year
The city of Medellín, in Colombia is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their circus festival, and the Municipal Authorities made
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As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
Broadway is back. But as shows resume performance after the long pandemic shutdown, some of the biggest plays and musicals
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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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Facing Fears with Nik Wallenda: the Relaunch of Big Apple Circus
Within the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
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Omnium Circus, Featuring Performers with Disabilities, Postpones Shows in Tysons
A new circus seeking to cater to diverse audiences and feature performers with disabilities has postponed its in-person world debut. Crews were
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Tralee Circus Festival Set To Steal The Show This Weekend
After being forced to hold their festival entirely online last year, organisers of the National Circus Festival of Ireland are
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The Birth of the Boutique Festival–DeRitis Reports from the Jury of The Salieri Circus Awards in Italy
The new Salieri Circus Award in Italy refreshes the concept of circus acts as competition, elegantly challenging the notions of both
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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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Premieres Aplenty for Adelaide Festival
Programming a top-line Australian festival with a judicious selection of highly-sought international and local acts isn’t for the faint of
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Cirque Du Soleil Kicks Off Relaunch of Global Touring Operations Under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch
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Feld Bringing Back Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus (Report Via VenuesNow Conference)
The circus is coming … back. Feld Entertainment is casting for a new version of the Greatest Show on Earth,
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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) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
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Mexican Circuses
Mexican circuses trace their origins to pre-Columbian religious rites and Spanish colonial entertainment spectacles. Their companies resided and played in
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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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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Two Artists of Latin American Origin, Many Experiences
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Japan’s All New Circus Team ‘CIRQUEWORK’ Debuts in Tokyo this Month
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I
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GAZA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — Inside a large and colorful tent located in the town of Beit Lahia in the
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 4th Iberoamerican Circus Festival, FIRCO
The results are in! FIRCO 2021, the “after-pandemic” edition, took place this October. The festival is an exhibition of Iberoamerican talent
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Alberto Cordoba
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Saving Circus World
The mystery-laden offices of Baraboo’s fabulous Ringling Bros. Circus just won $500,000 for restoration and preservation. That’s the good news.
Read moreBozo the Clown Rights Sold to David Arquette
For the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David
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ABBA has delighted fans with the announcement of their long-awaited hologram tour. Tweeting from their ABBA Voyage account, the group said: London.
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S.F. Composer Revives Festival Bringing Music and Circus Arts to Displaced Children in Turkey
Even a pandemic couldn’t ground the Flying Carpet Children Festival for long. The brainchild of San Francisco composer Sahba Aminikia,
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Practitioners and Academics Unite! A Sneak Peek into Circus and Its Others, 2021
I’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
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WeLAND: Contemporary Circus in Italy Tackles Topic of Global Warming
With the project “Climate of Change”, MagdaClan company sets off for a journey to a new era. “We would like
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The Simple Power of Play: How the Flying Seagull Project is Bringing Smiles and Laughter to Children Worldwide
Based in the UK, but with an outreach across 23 countries, The Flying Seagull Project is confronting the harsh reality
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‘Three Men From The North’: The Grapevine’s 2021 Fringe Award Winners Serve Up IKEA, Black Coffee, Saunas & Juggling
The IKEA KALLAX shelving unit stands at 77 centimetres high. With four square shelves and a variety of muted colours,
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No Curtain Calls or Intermissions. Broadway is Back, but this Act is Different from Before
(CNN)- The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid
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The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival Announces its Return
The organising committee of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival has announced that the 2022 edition will take place. See you
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Circus Festival Puts on Great, International Show in Hebei
The 18th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival will be held Sept 28 to 30 in Shijiazhuang and Cangzhou, Hebei province,
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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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Feld Returns to International Touring in Abu Dhabi
In another big step back toward normalcy, Feld Entertainment has resumed international touring with the Sept. 2-11 run of the
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No Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism
PUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow
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Montréal Circus School Announces New Director of Studies
Circus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
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FIRCO: The Fourth Edition
After doubts, anticipation, and COVID-19 cancellation, the 2021 edition of FIRCO, Festival Iberoamericano de Circo, is set to take place
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McKayla Maroney: FBI Made ‘Entirely False Claims About What I Said’
(CNN) Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for
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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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Meet the Immigrants Keeping Latin American Clowning Tradition Alive in Wisconsin
Udai Olivares does outreach for a program that helps Dane County families learn about healthy eating. Veronica Esquivel preps food
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Bristol’s First Official Busking Spot Announced – and Performers Will Have to Audition to Play There
Bosses at Bristol Bus Station are to set up the city’s first official ‘Busking Spot’ where busking will be officially
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Keeping the Nazis and the Soviets Laughing Helped This Circus Family Survive the Holocaust
Kubush Horowitz survived World War II by making the enemy laugh. A clown in the famous Staniewski Brothers circus in
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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KÀ’ sets return at MGM Grand in November
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” will return to the stage on the Las Vegas Strip in November, a
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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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Paralympics Kick Off in Circus-like Opening Ceremony with Acrobats, Clowns and Vibrant Music
The Paralympics began on Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during the same pandemic — as the opening
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Circus Zyair Rider Injured as Motorbike Stunt Goes Wrong at Frimley Lodge Park show
A motorcyclist failed to land properly according to a witness who was in the audience. A motorcyclist was injured in
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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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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 7, September 2021
In this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
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Podcasting Her Way Through Circus, Stacy Clark Weighs In on The Issues
In her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
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Meet the School Keeping the Circus Alive in the Coronavirus Era
MIDORI, Gunma Prefecture–A pandemic, a nuclear disaster, and a lack of profitability have not been strong enough forces to stop
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 14: Are You Documenting Your Work?
As circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
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Nukkad Nataks: COVID Brings Street Plays from Applause to Pause
“Every industry has been allowed to open, except for theatre. The government only thinks about theatre artistes during self-promotion at
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Over 100 Circus Artists Delve into the Next Unbelievable
As part of the Circus Oz experiment, the Circus Arts Incubator Fellowship program introduces five circus creatives committed to uncovering
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Catching Up With Javier Morales on the International Congress of Juggling and Circus Arts
With the upcoming CIMAC (International Congress of Juggling and Circus Arts) this September, the juggling and circus world in Chile
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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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Spiegelworld to Unveil Superfrico Dining Concept at The Cosmopolitan (Exclusive)
The new Las Vegas restaurant will be an “Italian-American-Psychedelic” experience alongside the live entertainment company’s show Opium. This fall, live
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How an Australian Company Toured Europe Mid-Pandemic (Plus Tubular Bells!)
Yaron Lifschitz reflects on the challenges of mounting three new works in Europe while half of Australia was in lockdown.
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Renewed Calls for Federal Protection for Australia’s Live Performance Industry
Greens and Labor urge introduction of a government-backed insurance scheme to protect the devastated live entertainment sector. Pressure is mounting
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 13: How to Say No with Janelle Dinosaurs
Saying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
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Roarsome! Poland’s First Circus With Virtual Animals Embarks on Nationwide Tour
Departing on its debut nationwide tour, an innovative circus has become the first in Poland to use holographic animals and
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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 Circus Boss Podcast Episode 12: Being Your Own Boss with Rachel Bowman
What does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
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Letní Letná Circus and Theatre Festival to Kick Off in Prague
The 18th edition year of the Letní Letná or Summer Letná festival of new circus and avant garde theatre will
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Willing to Be Set on Fire or Jump off Tall Buildings? New Zealand Needs More Stunt People
During the pandemic New Zealand has become a safe haven for international film studios, creating a surge in demand for
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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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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 11: Marketing Myths and Instagram Tips with Shared Culture Concepts
How can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
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Café & Circo Episode 1: Talking With Stacy Clark
Hablemos de Circo Radio plunges into the depths, richness, and diversity of the circus arts in Mexico and Latin America
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As Circus Gets Serious, is All the Fun of the Fair Lost?
There aren’t many laughs in The Cambridge Companion to the Circus, but much analysis of how the Big Top became
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Announcing The International Jugglers’ Association Award Honorees of 2021
Every year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
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Performers Record Impassioned Plea for a COVID Lifeline Amid ‘Alarming’ Research Into Their Plight
From people committed to entertaining, it’s tough viewing. A powerful series of video portraits of quiet desperation, anger and tears that makes plain
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Taking the Circus to School: How Kids Benefit From Learning Trapeze, Juggling and Unicycle in Gym Class
Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools
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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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Don’t Put Horror Fall Videos on Social Media, Pleads Santus Circus
Circus bosses have appealed to the public not to share horror footage of performer Megan Christian on social media. Megan
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 10: How to Use Instagram Strategically
As a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
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Dance and Drama Classes Reflect ‘White Supremacy’, Leading Conservatoire Claims
Dancers, dramatists, and even circus performers are part of a “white supremacist” system, a leading UK conservatoire has claimed. “Power
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 9: How to Make Your D.R.E.A.M. Plan
Do you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
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Exploring the Talent Code–A Conversation with Professional Talent Trainers
In this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
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Meet the Circus Artist Going Viral With His Lil Nas X Tension Strap Routine
London-raised Lj Marles talks queer expression through circus arts and getting noticed by Lil Nas X for his ‘Montero (CMBYN)’
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Electronic and digital payments are the key for buskers and street performers to survive in a post-COVID world, new RMIT
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Catching Inspiration: Courtlynn Crowe First Female Trapeze Catcher in Peru Amateur Circus History
Courtlynn Crowe wasn’t going to make the cut the first time she tried out to become a flying trapeze performer
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Teatro Zinzanni Relaunches the Chicago Theatre District
“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 8: Your Relationship to Your Rates
What’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
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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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Who is Scarlett Business? All About the Contortionist/Drag Queen Whose Exhilarating Performance Left the AGT Judges Impressed
Scarlett Business, aka Kyle Cragle, is the latest performer to leave the judges heavily impressed on “America’s Got Talent.” The
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National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation Receives $30,000 Grant
On Tuesday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation announced that they had received a $30,000 grant back in March from
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Cirque Du Soleil Returns to Royal Albert Hall London with Luzia in 2022
Cirque du Soleil will make an eagerly awaited return to the Royal Albert Hall with Luzia from 12 January 2022.
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 35 — PRIDE In Circus With Benn Mendoza
In this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
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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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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 7: How to Feel Confident with Sales
Are you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
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Nouveau Sud Traces Migrants’ Route to a New Life in ‘La Bestia’
In a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Underbelly Get Green Light for ‘Circus Hub’ Venue on the Meadows
Edinburgh Festival Fringe promoters Underbelly have been given the green light to revive their big top circus venue – despite
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Head, Heart, Balance: The Art of Funambulism Conference
Funambulism: the art of walking on a wire with a balancing pole. Galway Community Circus is hosting a conference on
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How a Roadside Breakdown Led to Gandeys Circus Moving its HQ to South Cheshire
For more than a century, Gandeys World Class Productions has been entertaining families with circus spectaculars. Generations upon generations have
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Dancing With Gravity: Episode 35, Don’t Be A Zombie
Well, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
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Vive la 12th Edition of Montréal Completement Cirque & The International Market of Contemporary Circus!
Ruth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 6: Do You Need a Sales Process?
Do you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
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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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Pacific Native Katie Borcherding Aims to Make Team USA as Part of Only Women’s Pair in Competition
“It’s definitely amazing to be able to be here, and her family can be here and watch her, and see
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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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Circus Oz to Return with Significant Organizational Updates
Throughout the pandemic, Circus Oz scrutinized the importance and priority to reform a logical artistic and program leadership framework. For
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Alice Clark Brown, Trailblazing Black Circus Aerialist and Performer, Dies at 68
When Alice Clark Brown told her family she was going to leave college and join the circus in 1972, they
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Marcelo Matta — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
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Press Release — Recirquel’s New Cirque Danse Production Debuts for International Audience
Acclaimed Austrian contemporary art center reopens with Solus Amor after six months. On 20th May 2021, Solus Amor, the most recent production
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Beyoncé, Troubadour, Forum, Coachella, Billy Strings, Bert Kreischer Among Pollstar Awards Winners
The great Beyoncé, the historic Troubadour, the iconic Forum, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, lauded upstart Billy Strings
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The Disappearance of the Circus from American Life Leaves Us Lonelier
Circuses made entertainment a community event. Much about popular entertainment has changed over the past century — from movies to
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Hits Back at ‘Cultural Snobbery’ Attacks on the Event
The figurehead of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has accused the city’s long-running heritage body of “cultural snobbery” over claims that
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Feld Entertainment Appoints Giulio Scatola as Director — Casting & Performance for New Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Feld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
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Cirque du Soleil to Return in Spring 2022, 10-Year Deal Signed with Old Port
“This is excellent economic and cultural news for Montreal.” Cirque du Soleil has announced that their Montreal shows under the
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Performing Artists Struggle During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the life of performing artists in Vietnam even harder. Many have had to take up extra jobs
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So You Want My Arts Job: Circus Acrobat
If you enjoy flying through the air and have a well-developed sense of trust, working in a circus company might
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 34: Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote
Host Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
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The Circus Returns to Budapest as Hungary Reopens Live Venues
Stages across Hungary have been quiet for almost a year and half. The permanent ‘big top’ in Budapest shut down
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Alchemy and Poetry in Circus Days and Nights
The show begins. A bearded man’s shadowed profile engulfs the white wall of a fabric tent. Wire figurines of circus
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Constance Dansart — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
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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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The Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
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What The Data Show On When Arts Patrons Will Come Back
A new study shows arts patrons are more likely to be vaccinated than the general public and are increasingly comfortable
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When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his
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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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Hideaway Podcast Episode 106 – Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
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With live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil
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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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CirK 2.2 est un projet de recherche sur lequel je travaille depuis maintenant 5 ans, mettant en lien le son
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CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
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Shenea Stiletto’s Circus Lifestyle “Live Like An Acrobat Podcast” Has Revolutionized the Circus Industry
“Black Circus Lives Matter”, #METOO In Circus;” As an African American woman, World Renowned Circus artist, former Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics
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The production was created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Gypsy Snider and Shana Carroll. Today, internationally
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Little Amal’s Walk of Art Will Bring Big Hope to Millions of Refugees
Between July and November 2021, one of the most ambitious public art projects is coming to life in the body
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Circus Voices Podcast–Jean-Luc Martin on Growing a US Circus School
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 33- Leading A Cirque Movement with Creative Director Gabriel Dube- Dupuis
For the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative
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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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What Are The Challenges Facing The Performing Arts in Saudi?
The Theater and Performing Arts Commission has finalized its strategy for the development of the sector in Saudi Arabia, in
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What Does the Circus Have in Common with Indigenous Culture? Plenty, Actually
Sure, there are flips, tumbles and splits but for Harley Mann circus is all about connection. The Wakka Wakka man,
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For Leaders, Managers and Organisations Effectively preparing our teams, companies and organisations as we return to work and to work-sites
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Being nomadic is part of the nature of the circus. Yet the era of the epidemic has exiled artistic and
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Las Vegas Announces Return of Cirque du Soleil, 100% Capacity on Casinos Floors
Las Vegas is slowly returning to its typical pace as shows like Cirque du Soleil are ready to take the
Read moreCanadian Heritage Launches the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey
Canadian Heritage invites artists and content creators of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their current reality during and prior
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German Gymnasts’ Outfits Take on Sexualisation in Sport
She did not break any rules, but Sarah Voss’s full-body suit this week at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships defied
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 32: Legendary U.S Olympian In Rhythmic Gymnastics Mary Sanders
For this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
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Crisis as Circuses Unable to Attract Young Performers
Low incomes and risk of accidents mean circuses fail to attract young talent and have a paucity of new performances.
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 105 – Martin Burton, Founder and Owner of Zippos Circus
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with
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Pathways to Circus Legitimacy: The Library
Like the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
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New Artistic Director of Circusstad Festival: Menno van Dyke
CircusTalk would like to congratulate Menno van Dyke on his recent promotion to Artistic Director of the Circusstad Festival. Starting
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Silvia Dopazo Hilario
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Cirque du Soleil’s Return Could Be Its Most Challenging Feat Yet
After shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle
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Sydney Opera House Presents The Little Prince
A breathtaking adaptation of the classic French novella The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) will be presented in the Opera
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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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A Small San Francisco Circus Tried To Do Right By Its Workers. Now It May Be Going Out Of Business
Ironically, if Circus Bella had just waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess. Abigail Munn
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Back After Interval: Tips and Techniques for Practitioners and Performing Arts Workers
For Practitioners and Performing Arts Workers As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many of us are beginning a gradual return
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Two Men Charged After Big Bird Costume Allegedly Stolen From Adelaide Circus
Two men have been charged with the theft of a Big Bird costume from a Sesame Street-themed circus in Adelaide.
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Circus Has 300 Jobs on Offer as Touring Big Top Extravaganza Heads to Newcastle
Showbiz tours invite people to ‘run away to the circus’ as they bring 300 job opportunities ranging from behind-the-scenes technicians
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More Than 100 Circus Artists to Compete at National Competition
The National Circus Talent Competition 2021 will take place at the at the Hanoi Central Circus from April 22 to
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$11.8 Millions for the Revival of the Circus Arts
Relief and hope for the sector. En Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, welcomes the announcement by the Quebec Minister
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Vatican Wishes the “Explosion of Pure Joy” of Circus Will Soon Return
The circus industry has been badly hit by the pandemic. On World Circus Day, Saturday, the Vatican sent a message
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Touring During a Pandemic Can Present Interesting Challenges!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts. Especially hard hit are performing artists who rely
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