The Salieri Festival: Where Circus and Music Intersect
From September 21 to 25, 2023, the Salieri Festival will mount its third edition and rock the town of Legnago,
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Europe
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
Read more40 Years Of The Finzi Pasca Company: “Many Moments That Made Me Proud” – Interview with Daniele Finzi Pasca
Compagnia Finzi Pasca has lined up a series of events celebrating their 40th anniversary. “Luna Park â Like a Carousel
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KristĂłf IstvĂĄn, Founder of the Budapest Circus Festival Died
KristĂłf IstvĂĄn, a Hungarian circus performer with numerous national and international accolades, including the Silver Clown from the Monte Carlo
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Jewels of the Past: The British Music Hall Society Launches Conference
For Britons of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the music hall promised an evening of fun, leisure, and variety
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“The World Will Be More Beautiful”: the 77th Festival dâAvignon
With rising temperatures and the global summer heat wave on everyone’s minds, the Avignon Festival took a new approach to
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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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Site-Specific Circus as an Invitation: The Creative Europe Project that Gets People Talking
By developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project âTogether! A Circus
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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 âCircusweb.nl.â After more than twenty years, Circusweb is now in
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Getting Through It Together!
âFor better and for worseâ doesn’t always apply. Whether a loving father walks the bride down the aisle or two
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From Start to Finnish and Race Horse Company Present: Chevalier â 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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Art and Representation: Non-European Circus Groups at Cirkuliacija â23
Reckoning with the events of world history and their lingering effects leads not only to creating stereotypes—it also impacts how
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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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Wired with SIMONE WIERĂD
âI want to make people feel, think and wonder – and hopefully question some of the presumptions and prejudices, with
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Jumping Into the Void: Les Envols of the 2023 Fratellini Cohort
As circus schools around the world wrap up another year, the graduating artists get the chance to showcase their skills
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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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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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Zurichâs Annual Summer Theatre Spectacle Goes Into Its 43rd Year
Zurich is always beautiful. However, it is never more picturesque or offers more cultural activities than during summer. The entire
Read moreGlastonbury Festival 2023 line-up: Theatre and Circus field poster revealed
The line-up poster for the Theatre and Circus field at Glastonbury Festival 2023 has been revealed. The area in the
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Acting for Climate with Abigail R. Winsvold & Emma S. Langmoen
The following conversation takes place between ABIGAEL R. WINSVOLD and EMMA S. LANGMOEN, circus artists, co-creators and performers of Acting
Read moreCircus, magic and puppetry as Festival of Fools returns to Belfast
IRELAND’S largest free street performance festival returns to Belfast city centre on Saturday with circus, magic and puppetry entertainment. With more than 70
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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 konstnĂ€rliga högskola) has announced Alisan Funkâs appointment to
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“It’s the Mix That Makes It”: Delve Into Young Stage 2023 With Nadja Hauser
One of the most widely recognized platforms helping to propel emerging circus talents into great careers in this day and
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Crossing the Danube on Wire, Simet Jr. to Help Commemorate Connectivity and Unity in the Arts and Beyond
As part of the 10th International Theater Olympics, which runs from April 15 to June 24 in Budapest, Hungary, the
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MĂ€dir Eugster’s Last Balancing Act
WATTWIL, SWITZERLAND—On the night of March 11th to March 12th, 2023, MĂ€dir Eugster, the founder of the Wattwiler Rigolo Swiss
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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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In 2023, Monte-Carlo Festival Shows Many Shades of Tigers and Somersaults
From the stands of the 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (January 20-29, 2023), Raffaele De Ritis reports to us on
Read moreGiffords Circus brings back dancing in the ring for 2023 shows
Audiences at Giffords Circus will get to share a dance with the performers in the ring for the first time
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Teen Luca Flores Shines at Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant dâOr
San Diego, CA â Sixteen-year-old Luca Flores shined at the Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant dâOr in Girona, Spain, with
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“in_between” by Circo Aereo Starts Its Season at ChamaÌleon Berlin
With the premiere of “in_between,” the Finnish company Circo Aereo finally arrives at the ChamaÌleon. And shows the audience what
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Cirque de Demain: The Wings’ Beat of Tomorrow’s Circus
In the more than four decades since its inception, Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has become one of
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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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Swedish Circus Is Not Letting Up The Pace of Innovations
It certainly sounds cliched by now to say how nice it is to feel the energy and power of live
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Who Owns Cultural Heritage? The Roma People’s Significance to Swedish Circus
Sometimes the most extraordinary things are hidden in plain sight, such as Sweden’s oldest circus, nestled at the end of
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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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In Stad, Norway, Fjordane FolkehĂžgskule Gives Young Adults A Line To Circus
Planning your first foray into the circus world? Join Movement X, the unique preparatory circus program at Norwayâs Fjordane FolkehĂžgskule
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Joel Brown, Paraplegic Dancer And Singer-Songwriter
A childhood accident wasn’t enough to stop American dancer and musician Joel Brown from taking the stage again. Brought to
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The CircusDanceFestival, a 3-Year-Plus Project in Cologne, Germany
Since 2020, Germany’s CircusDanceFestivalhas worked to help young talents promote themselves and share their work with a public audience… and
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Invernadero de Circo – A Photo Exhibit by Gaby Merz
Invernadero de Circo is a photography exhibit by photographer Gaby Merz designed specifically for El Invernadero, a circus school and
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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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“My Kingdom For a Horse”: How the Folies GrĂŒss Illuminates French Circus History
Built from classical techniques and a family’s long legacy of work with horses, the Folies GrĂŒss stand apart as a
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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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Outstanding Contemporary Circus Lineup in the ChamĂ€leon Berlin’s 2023 Programming
PLAY it again! With Play, a guest performance series of contemporary circus set for 2023, the ChamaÌleon presents the complex
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In Auch, a Vibrant Art: the 35th CIRCa Circus Festival
In its 35 editions, the CIRCa festival in Auch, France, has become a proud showcase of the variety and vibrance
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A Month of Contemporary Circus in the South of France – The 5th BIAC Announced Its Line-Up
The 2023 Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) will take place in the South of France from 12 January
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When Circus Wants to Be a Poem: A Spotlight on Artist Juan-Carlos Panduro
More and more young circus artists are exploring the circus craft from new horizons, stepping into the ring with techniques
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Upcoming Three-Day Deep Learning Event, DIVE, Opens Up the Space to Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Circus Arts
The second edition of DIVE – Deep Learning Activity – will take place from November 30th to December 2nd in
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Subcase Is Put To Rest â Only to Reincarnate in New Forms!
We wave goodbye to Subcase and welcome new times and ways to meet in the Swedish circus field. Subtopia looks
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Prominent Circus Development Centre in Helsinki Gains a New Director â An Interview with Cirkoâs Jarkko Lehmus
Cirko â Center for New Circus, founded in 2002, is a prominent contemporary circus venue and artistic development centre in
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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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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 placeâor several different types of themâwhere bold, inventive circus and theatre
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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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Acting for Climate, A Contemporary Circus for Climate Change, Presents New Show “Ripples”
Acting for Climate Scandinavia presents  âRipples – The Sailing Circus Performanceâ at Ofelia Plads, Copenhagen, in September 2022. The seed
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Contemporary Circus Thrives at the Upcoming Mirabilia Festival
From August 31st to September 4th, the 16th edition of the Mirabilia Festival brings the best of cutting-edge European contemporary
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“What Can I Offer You Today?”: a One-Woman Show for One
A brand-new show with an unusual twist provides advice and inspiration to circus artists with a dream of flying solo.
Read moreNew 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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Avignon en cirque: How the Avignon Festival Shows Off the “Ins” of Circus
It’s no wonder why the Avignon Festival has become one of the circus world’s premier annual events. Each summer, companies
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LetnĂ LetnĂĄ Festival Proves Czech Contemporary Circus Is in Fine Form
If you want to see the very best of Czech contemporary circus, you simply cannot miss the 19th LetnĂ LetnĂĄ
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A Powerhouse of Contemporary Circus in the Baltics â An Interview with Riga Circusâ MÄra PÄvula
Riga Circus, locally known as RÄ«gas cirks, is a contemporary art centre where different disciplines of art â circus, theatre,
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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
Read moreUnderbelly 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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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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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
Read moreEDINBURGH 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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Cirque Bijouâs Reflections From The Jubilee Pageant
The article below is a reflection from Cirque Bijouâs Artistic Director Julian Bracey about their production UNITY, part of the
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From Nairobi to the UK, The Black Blues Brothers Bring Old Soul into Modern Circus
When five Kenyan acrobats studying at the Sarakasi Trust met producer Alexander Sunny, they came together to form The Black
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Cirkuliacija Festival Brings Together the Local People with Circus Professionals in Kaunas â An interview with Gildas Aleksa
The International festival of contemporary circus Cirkuliacija is a platform that breaks stereotypes about the circus and becomes a meeting
Read moreVicki 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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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
Read moreGalway 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 CircusÂ
As the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
Read moreFestival 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 âthe circus is in town!â
Read moreCIRC 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
Read moreBasic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme [in Ireland] Will See 2,000 Participants Earn âŹ325 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
Read moreDeath-Defying Acts Take Centre Stage as Blackpool Tower Circus Reopens
A human pyramid on a high wire and a double âbig wheel of deathâ will join Mooky the Clown and
Read moreJacksons 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
Read moreEdinburgh 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
Read moreCircus Solidarity: Ukrainian Performers Find Home in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) â Swinging on trapezes, juggling rings or twirling on aerial silks, young Ukrainians with a passion for
Read moreUnderbelly 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 Exposureâs at Jackson Lane – Interview with Artistic Director, Adrian Berry
Jacksons Laneâs Nordic Exposure season invites the very best in circus, theatre, and family shows from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
Read moreCouple 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 Womenâs History Month, we would like to shine a light on Ukrainian circus performer Yevgeniya Obolonina, a
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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
Read moreA 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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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 âGender and Power Relationsâ Study
When the #MeToo movement rose to global attention, the SHIFTâ 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
Read moreSuperstar 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 Ălhavo municipality. The
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Head into Moln [in English “Clouds”] with Viktoria Dalborg
After a time of pandemic-induced limbo for theatres, the latest show from the Kompani Giraff, Clouds, hits the stage of
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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
Read moreWerner Buss Leaves GOP Varieté
Werner Buss is leaving the GOP Variety. Buss (58) managed The GOP VarietĂ© Theater’s Hanover unit for 15 years and
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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,
Read moreThe 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 JĂŒrgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
Read moreTake a Look at the Future National Circus Arts Centre in Budapest!
As Europeâs leading centre for circus arts, Hungary is hosting the worldâs first scientific conference on circus buildings. A model
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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
Read moreOver 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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Spain Honors GenĂs Matabosch with Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts 2021
GenĂs Matabosch, circus historian, collector, president of the Circus Arts Foundation in Spain, and founder of the Golden Elephant Circus
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Luis Raluy TomĂ s, Circus Legend, Dies at the Age of 79
Luis Raluy TomĂĄs, 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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Digital Leap â Staying One Step Ahead Of Digitalisation
Dance Info Finlandâs international Erasmus+ project Digital Leap strives to build up the digital competence of dance and circus artists.
Read moreA 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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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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Re-Staging of âHumanâ by Extraordinary Bodies Was Made Possible by the UK Governmentâs Culture Recovery Fund
On behalf of their integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies, Diverse City is to receive ÂŁ69,940 from the third round of
Read moreBelfast 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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Portuguese Circus Festival LEME Returns to Ălhavo in December
After a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
Read morePrincess 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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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
Read moreFrench 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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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 RhĂŽne-Alpes IsĂšre is Back in Grenoble Next Week
Festival international du cirque Auvergne-RhĂŽne-Alpes IsĂšre, which was canceled last year due to the health crisis, will make a comeback
Read moreCircus Takes Step into Unknown with Winter Shows to Recoup Pandemic Losses
The 150-year-old Tom Duffyâs Circus nearly went out of business during lockdown. The cast of Tom Duffyâs Circus in which
Read moreTralee 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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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
Read moreHow Does a Hologram Concert Work? As ABBA Announce Long-Awaited Voyage Reunion
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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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. âWe 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
Read moreâThree Men From The Northâ: The Grapevineâs 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,
Read moreThe 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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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
Read moreBristol’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 cityâs first official âBusking Spotâ where busking will be officially
Read moreKeeping 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
Read moreCircus 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
Read moreRoarsome! Polandâs 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
Read moreLetnĂ LetnĂĄ Circus and Theatre Festival to Kick Off in Prague
The 18th edition year of the LetnĂ LetnĂĄ or Summer LetnĂĄ festival of new circus and avant garde theatre will
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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
Read moreAs Circus Gets Serious, is All the Fun of the Fair Lost?
There arenât many laughs in The Cambridge Companion to the Circus, but much analysis of how the Big Top became
Read moreDon’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
Read moreDance and Drama Classes Reflect ‘White Supremacy’, Leading Conservatoire Claims
Dancers, dramatists, and even circus performers are part of  a âwhite supremacistâ system, a leading UK conservatoire has claimed. âPower
Read moreMeet 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 âMontero (CMBYN)â
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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
Read moreCirque 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.
Read moreEdinburgh 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 â 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
Read moreHow 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
Read morePress Release — Recirquelâs 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
Read moreEdinburgh 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
Read moreThe 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 manâs shadowed profile engulfs the white wall of a fabric tent. Wire figurines of circus
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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
Read moreLittle Amalâs 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
Read moreGerman 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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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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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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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
Read moreCircus 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
Read moreVatican Wishes the âExplosion of Pure Joyâ 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
Read morePhilip Glassâ âCircus Days and Nightsâ World Premiere to be Live Streamed by Malmö Opera
Malmö Opera has announced that all performances of âCircus Days and Nightsâ will be live-streamed. The new opera by Philip
Read moreGalway 2020 Presenting Over 50 Events in April
Although their larger Pan European Festival Crossing the Line was cancelled due to the pandemic, Galway adapted the program to
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Nordic Circus Film Screening Series–With Cirkus Syd & CircusTalk
CircusTalk recently partnered with our Nordic colleagues at Cirkus Syd to present a film series of Nordic circus films. The
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Gaby Merz Wins a Silver Award for Circus Photo
CircusTalk would like to offer congratulations to Gaby Merz, accomplished visual artist who found a passion for circus photography. We
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Finn Burnett-Pope
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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YANA–Paper Pages Celebrating Emotional Juggling, Interview with Editor Florence Huet
The brainchild of hoop artist Florence Huet, YANAÂ is a new annual publication that taps into all that is independent, creative
Read moreArts Council to Invest âŹ46m From Biggest Ever Grant to Help Key Cultural Organisations Stay Afloat
The Arts Council is to invest âŹ46 million this year in 105 key arts organisations across Ireland, it has announced,
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Wake Up Call for Inclusion–Queering the Circus: Exploring LBGTQIA+ Circus Realities & Possibilities
This panel is part of CircusTalkâs Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in
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Subcase Cyber Live Blends Live and On Demand Events for Programmers
Subcase Cyber Live took place this 15th -21st of February in Sweden and in home offices around the world. This
Read moreIt’s Not a Good Time to be a French Circus
William Kerwich hasn’t put on a circus performance since March 2020. Instead, his family’s traveling circus has been parked on
Read moreBusking Is About to Be Banned From Many London Streets
When people eventually return to the streets of central London, they may find that buskers have all but gone. During
Read moreWorld’s Top Circus Festival Adapts to COVID-19 Rules
Itâs been a tough year for the performing arts in most countries, with virus lockdowns canceling shows and shuttering venues.
Read moreCircassian Yuan Bourgeois Refutes Suspicions of Plagiarism
On Saturday, famous circus artist Yuan Bourgeois denied suspicions of plagiarism after an anonymous video clip showed similarities between more
Read moreNew Circus Space in Stockholm; Future Opportunities for Contemporary Circus in Sweden!
A new partnership between Kristofferscenen and CirkusPerspektiv opens up for a new circus space in the western Stockholm area. âWe are
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COSMIC, la pédagogie en arts du cirque version numérique
COSMIC est le nouveau projet de la FEDEC [1], en collaboration avec la FFEC[2], et il est plutĂŽt ambitieux et
Read moreCovid: Gerry Cottle, Circus Showman and Wookey Hole Caves Owner, Remembered as ‘The Greatest Showman on Earth’
Circus boss Gerry Cottle was known for touring big tops around Britain and the world for decades. He trained as
Read moreFrench Lawmakers Debate Ban on Wild Animals in Circuses
French lawmakers on Tuesday debated an animal welfare bill that would ban using wild animals in traveling circuses and keeping
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 97 – Leo Bassi, Sixth Generation Clown and Foot Juggler
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well
Read morePerth Fringe World: Fremantle-Born Circus Artist Chloe Shadlow Lands on Her Feet
Ten years ago, Fremantle-born circus artist Chloe Shadlow was recovering from a broken back after falling nine metres while performing
Read moreMonte-Carlo International Circus Festival Cancelled, Principality Insists a Show Must Go On
Despite Covid-19 preventing the 45th edition of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival from going ahead, the Principality still has some suprises
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Les ĂlĂ©ments de Langage des Artistes de Cirque Contemporain Français
Au moment des catastrophes climatiques, des crises migratoires et de la Covid-19, la question de la responsabilité des artistes est
Read moreTributes Pour in for Showman Gerry Cottle Who Died After Contracting Covid-19
‘He was someone who loved Torbay. Covid has taken another great star.’ People from across South Devon have paid tribute
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Circus For Every Body–The Extraordinary Bodies Story So FarÂ
We set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We
Read moreThe Show Must Go On! Reimagined Cruise Acts Blend Entertainment with Protocols
Passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, which launched service from Singapore on Dec. 1, have been treated
Read moreBrexit Barriers for the Arts ‘Heartbreaking’
Brexit barriers facing the arts are “heartbreaking” and “confirm worst fears”, industry leaders have said. Extra paperwork, costs and uncertainty
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Circus Building in Budapest Celebrates 50th Anniversary Amid Pandemic
The circus building in the heart of Budapest celebrates its 50th anniversary. The pandemic and COVID restrictions haven’t stopped the
Read moreCircus Seizes the Zeitgeist
The pandemic presents a unique set of challenges. But turning obstacles into opportunities is what circus does best, write Billy
Read moreLes 7 Doigts 2020 Reflection
After a year full of ups and downs, Les 7 Doigts offers a digital reflection that aims to honor what
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Telling Tales in Circus–A Storytelling Workshop That Kept Performers Connected
Mid-September, Mid-Pandemic I wish I could say we gathered in a dusky church basement or on a sprung floor of
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The Easy Path-Martin Riedel Explores Grief with Circus
On April 13th 2020, award-winning circus artist Martin Riedel‘s father Andreas Riedel passed away. It was a complicated relationship, exacerbated
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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
Read moreOtava Circus Project (Digital Reflection)
Otava Circus Project has released a short film interpreting the world of Seven Brothers. This short film celebrates the 150th
Read moreAfter Nightmare Trip to France, Circus Artists Accuse Bay Area Promoter of Streaming Scam
When Nina Sawant, Natalie Rhae Briggs and Colin Creveling returned to the Bay Area from France in July 2019, they
Read moreCircus Performers Ready to Get Back to the Studio After Training at Home
Two circus performers said they are âreadyâ to get back into the studio, after resorting to practising their skills at
Read moreIncredible! German Circus Uses Holograms of Wild Animals: VIDEO
With help from 11 projectors, the public can see elephants, chimpanzees, fish, and wild horses. Circo Roncalli brings their spectacle
Read moreWhen the Circus Can’t Leave Town – French Family Show Stranded in Belgian Car Park
The exotic animals are confined to small paddocks, the acrobats have been grounded, and the clowns arenât able to make
Read moreOK, Maybe You Should Run Your Franchise Like a Circus
Recently I wrote an article called âStop Running Your Franchise Like a Circus.â I used circus acts as metaphors for
Read moreCOVID-19 Theatre: La Putyka Circus Puts on Performance for Two
La Putyka Circus is opening a new âcultural windowâ, where they will perform short pieces for just one or two
Read morePlay-Along Plink and Boo Review â Circus Duo Upend Gender Bias
Taking children to the theatre always feels like an adventure. How can you create that spirit and excitement for lockdown
Read moreArts Centre Loses Fight to Remain at its Stratford Base
Stratford Circus Arts Centre is due to vacate the building later this month after nine years in Theatre Square. Lucy
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A Transport-Related Accident May Have Caused the Death of Hungarian Circus Elephants
âA transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,â was a recent statement published by the Hungarian
Read moreCircuses âAre Reluctant to Give Up Their Animalsâ
Europeâs first elephant sanctuary near Limoges is ready to home former circus elephants, but know itâll take time. News that
Read moreLondonâs Street Performers Face a Crackdown
At the height of the pandemic, during a time when nearly every performer worldwide is unemployed, this local council in
Read moreJacksons Lane Starts Redevelopment Program
In early 2020 Jacksons Lane secured the funding needed to begin its ambitious capital redevelopment project and transform the building
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Aerialists in Lockdown–Advice from a Seasoned Performer
“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination
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Finding Agency for Circus with Swedensâ First Circus Agency, IllimitĂ©
Mette Klouman wanted to be an actress, but she ended up being a publisher for a while instead… until the
Read moreOutdoors is the Future of Live Performance, and itâs Time to Get it Right
They say thereâs no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Nevertheless, contemplating a winter aiming to enjoy
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Circus Immersion: It’s More Than Just Throwing Objects in the Air
In this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the
Read moreARTS Magic Under the Big Top â Carl Krone’s 150th Birthday Anniversary
There is no doubt, according to Frank Keller, the man responsible for animal welfare at the world-famous Circus Krone, that
Read moreLights, Cameras and Plenty of Action on Nevis
A major production took place in Fort William and the surrounding area on Friday October 16, with everyoneâs favourite mountain
Read moreAcrobats Chosen for Arts Residency on Inis OĂrr
There has been a massive response from all across Ireland to a recent call for street artists and performers to
Read moreFestival Misses Out on Arts Funding: âWeâve No Idea How Grants Were Allocatedâ
A festival has criticised the way the Governmentâs ÂŁ1.6 billion Culture Recovery Fund has been allocated. The Sea Change Festival,
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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director
Staffordshireâs New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume, Artistic Director of Upswing, as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-roundâs team.
Read moreAlmost 600 Further Arts Organisations Receive Funding from Culture Recovery Fund
Following last week’s reveal that over 1300 organisations will receive grants from the UK government’s culture support scheme, almost 600
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An Open Call–BETA CIRCUS Launches Two Year Project for EU Artists
Bruno Costa, co-director of BĂčssola and co-organizer of LEME Contemporary Circus Festival in Ălhavo, Portugal, has reached out to CircusTalk
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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
Read moreCircus School Reopens in Full Swing in Brussels
The ropes are swinging. Chalk stains the mats anew. And students at the ESAC international circus school in Brussels are
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The 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa is On, October 19th-24, 2020
The 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa will take place this October in Auch, France. Over a series of 10
Read moreStroud-Based Giffords Circus Receives Lifeline Grant
Giffords Circus, which is located in Lypiatt, has been awarded the grant to help it face the challenges of the
Read moreCircus Performers on The Downs Living in ‘Absolute Squalor’ and Using Bags as Toilet, Says Ex-Worker
A circus troupe performing in Clifton have been living in âabsolute squalorâ, says the showâs former box office manager. Circus
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Raphaëlle Boitel Describes Fierce 5: It Wakes Up Something
Sometime in early April, I went through my Google calendar deleting, well, everything. I found myself thinking that it was
Read moreKeeper is Mauled to Death by Bear After Entering the Animal’s Cage at Russian Circus
A worker was mauled to death by a performing brown bear after entering the animal’s cage at a top Russian
Read morePrincess Stéphanie Criticises French Ban on Animal Circuses
On Tuesday 29 September, the French Minister of Ecology announced a progressive ban on the use of wild animals in
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: A Historical Look at the American and European Traditional Circus–A Comparison
This panel is part of CircusTalkâs Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and
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Culture and Health with Circus Arts, Circus and Medicine Research
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
Read moreDeprived of a Last Lap by the Epidemic, the Cirque Plume Bows Out
After 36 years spent amazing the public, Cirque Plume is finally lowering the curtain. Its farewell tour scheduled until the
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Closer Short Circus Film from Jacksons Lane
Jacksons Lane arts centre has released a contemporary circus short film, Closer, produced by an international collaboration during lockdown between
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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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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 15: Co-Founder of AcroCompanion David Gillemot
This week on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews co-founder of AcroCompanion David Gillemont. AcroCompanion(co-founder Lander
Read moreInternational Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo 2021 is Cancelled
On September 9th, the organising committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo took the decision to cancel the festivalâs
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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.
Read moreCATCH ME Comes to Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
Adapted to be a socially distanced duet for one day only at GDIF, Upswing’s dance-circus hybrid uses dance and acrobatics
Read moreWhat youâre doing is impossible! How a Plus-Size Aerial Hoop Acrobat Smashed Stereotypes in Russiaâs Circus Industry
âIâm a toy, a defective toy â there wasnât enough fabric left when they made me,â 27-year-old Dilya Abdulaeva said
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 87: Irish Aerial Dance with Chantal McCormick
This week, the red-haired tornado herself joins the podcast to talk about how moving from her small town in Ireland
Read moreCircus Festival LetnĂ LetnĂĄ in Full Swing
âWe cooperate with the Prague hygiene station and follow the recommendations of experts. Based on a government decision, we have
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 86: Spellbound to Circus with Jon Stranks
Jon Stranks started his professional career at the age of 6 years old. (7:18). He went on to be in
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Diego Salles Says “There is Nothing to Escape!” with His New Video REBOUND
Award-winning aerialist Diego Salles has made a video that is firmly rooted to the earth, which he calls REBOUND–There is
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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 Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 85: Starting Contemporary Circus in the UK with Rebecca Truman
From a childhood history of designing costumes and “pratting about onstage” (7:05), Rebecca Truman began Skinning the Cat, one of
Read moreGreat Moscow Circus Opens New Season with Charity Performance for Medical Workers
Artists perform during a show at the Great Moscow circus in Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 7, 2020. The circus opened
Read moreThe Show Must Go On! What a Visit to The Big Kid Circus Looks Like with Covid-19 Measures in Place
A 22-strong Circus group, including 20 artists from the Cirque de Cuba, have arrived in the North East for a
Read moreDuffyâs Circus May Face Final Curtain as it Celebrates 150 Years
David Duffy, the managing director of Duffyâs Circus, lives, eats and breathes the big tent, the performers, the noise. This
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Un-Conference – An Innovative Way to Engage with Your Circus Community During Lockdown
At the beginning of July, CircusWorks, the UK Youth Circus Network, launched an online community event for learning, listening, debating,
Read moreHorrifying Moment Circus Performer PLUNGES 5 Metres into the Audience after His Hands Slip from ‘The Wheel of Death’ in Helicopter ER – but Escapes with Minor Injuries after a Spectator Breaks His Fall
Air ambulance crew told of the moment they had to rush to the aid of a circus performer after he
Read more91-Year-Old Irish Circus Star Survived COVID after Three Heart Attacks
Tom Duffy, of Duffyâs Circus in Ireland, tested positive for the virus in April. Since his diagnosis, the former ringmaster
Read moreIreland’s First Outdoor Flying Trapeze School Opens
Ireland’s first outdoor flying trapeze school has opened in Dublin offering classes in the art of the famous circus act.
Read moreForget Buildings â Circus Tents are Ideal for Covid-Safe Shows
Big tops are being built up across the UK. With sidewalls raised and seats spaced out, tented circuses are resuming
Read moreCoronavirus: Equity Warns of Councils Refusing to Honour Circus Bookings
Local authorities have been accused of refusing to honour site bookings previously made by circuses, despite permission having been given
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Circus Voices PodcastâMonkey See, Monkey Discuss: Episode 3
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series titled Monkey See, Monkey Discuss created
Read moreA Fringe Reimagined: How We’re Supporting Venues and Artists During Crisis
Under hugely difficult circumstances, creatives from across the Fringe landscape will be bringing versions of their work to life digitally,
Read moreWalking a Tightrope: Circuses Warn They will Go Bust âWithin Two Weeksâ
The government is facing urgent calls to save Britainâs 250-year-old circus tradition with companies warning that they will go bust
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 79: Circus Training in the 21st Century with Henri HĂ€nninen
The Artist Athlete Podcast was created in 2018 by circus artist Shannon McKenna. According to her website, by interviewing guests
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Circuses Left Out of Arts Rescue Package Hold Rally & Deliver Letter to Prime Minister Asking for Support
Performers delivered letter from all the UKâs top circuses Letter warns that industry faces collapse in as little as 2
Read moreA Lighter Version of Pragueâs Favorite Annual Circus Festival will Take Place at LetnĂĄ Park
Part of the festival had to be postponed to next year, but in response to the current easing of restrictions,
Read moreBroadweigh Supports Monkey-Rigging for Record Breaking Tightrope Event in Ireland
Leading load cell company Broadweigh, will support the much anticipated Wires Crossed tightrope event in Galway, Ireland by supplying Monkey
Read moreHow Prosthetics Transformed A Circus Performer’s Art
Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014. She
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Coronavirus – The Swiss Circus Scene Stands Still
Normally the seasonal premieres of the Swiss circuses are as much a part of spring as the first flowers and
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Meet the Graduate from SKH – Stockholm University Of The Arts Department Of Circus – Elaine Briant
It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Read moreJacksons Lane Commissions Wheelchair Fitness Tutorial by Top Circus Performer
World-leading acrobat Dergin Tokmak has put together his unique version of a Joe Wicks workout for wheelchair users. The eight-minute
Read morePolice Remove Emaciated Lion from French Circus
French police have taken away an emaciated lion from a circus in Vironvay, western France, following complaints from an animal
Read moreGreenwich & Docklands International Festival 2020 Reimagined
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is set to return this summer after organisers have completely reimagined the 2020 event
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Cirkuliacija Festival in Lithuania Says “Let’s Meet Online”
The international contemporary circus festival Cirkuliacija is returning to Kaunas, Lithuania this June of 2020 in a new format due
Read moreCircuses Stuck Around the World! Updated 6/10/2020
From self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition weâre experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Read moreCan Circuses Survive the COVID-19 Crisis?
Circuses are among the cultural enterprises particularly affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. Small, long-established family businesses are struggling to survive
Read moreCzech Circus Act to Premiere a New Show Created Entirely During Quarantine in Prague
La Putyka Circusâ new production âKaleidoscope,â which premieres on June 9, was developed entirely from a distance during the Coronavirus
Read moreAnother Look at Animals in the COVID-19 Circus World
Circus animals are banned in countless countries across the globe, but in others, circus fans are adamant that circus is
Read moreTrapeze Artist, 29, Dies After Falling & Hitting Her Head During Practice Session while Trapped in Spain with Travelling Circus during Coronavirus Lockdown
A trapeze artist, trapped in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus crisis, has died after falling and hitting her
Read moreWires Crossed Tightrope Walking Marathon Postponed to 2021
The much anticipated Wires Crossed event which would have seen hundreds of people tightrope walk across the Corrib this August
Read moreThe High-Flying Circus Firm for Pop and Rock Stars
Many of us dream of quitting our nine-to-five jobs, to, as the saying goes, “run away and join the circus.”
Read more101 Outdoor Arts and Corn Exchange Newbury Announce Grants to Outdoor Artists
101 Outdoor Arts and the Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the successful recipients of a series of grants, available to
Read moreCoronavirus: Circus Industry could ‘Die’ after ‘Falling Through the Cracks’ for Govt Funds
The circus industry could “wither and die” if government funding is not made available during the coronavirus pandemic, according to
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Philip Glassâs New Opera with Cirkus Cirkör Premieres at Malmö Opera in 2021
In 2021, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere. A new opera by Philip Glass with libretto by
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Meet the Circus Graduate from Le Lido – Eyal Bor
It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
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Somersaulting Out of the Archive: Facets of Circus Studies in German-Speaking CountriesÂ
A conversation by Mirjam Hildbrand & Anna-Sophie JĂŒrgens In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of
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8 Seamstresses & 1 Cutter– How Dragone’s Costume Department Became Essential Workers in Belgium
In a sea of unpleasant news last month we were happy to see something inspirational pop-up. It was a notice
Read moreCoronavirus: Germany’s Music, Arts Scene Desperate for ‘Crucial’ Help
Mounting calls for rapid, unbureaucratic federal funding for self-employed musicians and artists have been backed by top music stars. Anne-Sophie
Read moreThe Circus Raluy Legacy Joins the Production of Masks from Reus
The Raluy Legacy Circus joins, as other groups in the territory have done, in solidarity, the manufacturing of sanitary masks
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Rare Documentary of Moira Orfei Livestreams Soon for FREE
Moira Orfei Circus is releasing the documentary The World of Moira for free, live-streaming via Facebook on April 17th, 2020
Read moreCircus Aerialist Walking Again Months After Amsterdam Fall
Uzbek acrobat Kristina Vorobeva, who fell 10 meters during a circus performance in Amsterdam in January, can walk again, her
Read moreVirus Halts Travelling Circus in Netherlands
A travelling circus is hoping for an end to the coronavirus crisis after being left with no place to go.
Read moreTweedyâs Lost and Found Review â Giffords Clown Bursts into your Lounge
f youâve spent a few days juggling homeschooling with work then your lounge may already look like a circus. So
Read moreEdinburgh Fringe Set to be Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Sources told the Edinburgh Evening News that planning for the annual festival, which has become the worldâs biggest arts festival,
Read moreWorld Circus Day 2020 Canceled Due to the Pandemic
In a letter from the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, many learned on March 25th of the cancellation of the beloved
Read moreA Circus Caught by the Coronavirus in Barcelona
The Raluy Historical Circus, founded in Catalonia in the 70s, ended in Castelldefels (Barcelona) on March 9 with the intention
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Under the Big Top with Escuela de Circo Carampa in Madrid
In October of 2019, CircusTalk went to Spain to participate in FIRCO and we made it a point to visit
Read moreMayor of Newham Strongly Denies âFake Newsâ that Stratford Circus Arts Centre is at Risk of Closure
The mayor of Newham has strongly denied claims that Stratford Circus Arts Centre is at risk of closure, accusing the
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Press Release – Circus to the Schoolyard: NoFit State and Adamsdown Primary Celebrate Cardiffâs Refugee Community
From its explosive and bold beginnings in Cardiff, 1986, NoFit State is now the UKâs leading large-scale contemporary circus company,
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8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Where to Study Circus
Ah spring, with longer days ahead, flower buds blooming, and⊠circus school auditions! Yes, audition season is upon us, with
Read moreHow Will an End to Freedom of Movement Affect UK Theatre?
Europe is indelibly built into the UKâs arts. The cross-cultural partnership creates jobs and opportunities, but should freedom of movement
Read moreSkills and Thrills of the Circus Giving Belfast’s Over-55s a New Zest for Life Thanks to Lottery Handout
A stilt-walking 70-something and a lady just shy of 90 who just can’t stop practising her juggling skills – those
Read moreThe First Case of Coronavirus Detected in the North Led to the Closure of the Regional Center for Circus Arts in Lomme
The first case of coronavirus was detected in northern France last week and led to the closure of the Regional
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One Step Closer to Circus Being Recognized as an Art Form
What does UNESCO, the UNâs educational, scientific and cultural organization, have to do with circus? A lot, lately. UNESCOâs Intangible
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The Circus of Tomorrow is Full of Surprises for Today
January of 2020 was my first visit to the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, and it proved to be
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An Open Letter from Erwan Tarlet on Circus as a Political Art Form
Just over three years ago, Erwan Tarlet left his work to embark on an artistic career. He is 26 years
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Is Juggling Liquid? â Obstacles and Opportunities in Artistic Research in Circus
Thoughts on practice as Research in Circus, by Robin Dale, creator and performer of “What Does Stuff Do?” Thinking it
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FRESH CIRCUS #5–The After Movie–Circus is Everywhere!
It’s finally here, the after-movie of FRESH CIRCUS # 5, the international seminar that was held in Auch, France this
Read moreAndré-Joseph Bouglione in Villefranche Defends the Animal-Free Eco-circus
As André-Joseph Bouglione prepares the new eco-circus tour around France this April, this former cat trainer, member of the Cirque
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The Forgotten âGentleman of Colourâ of the Victorian Circus; Joseph Hillier
The Victorian era was the golden age of the circus. Popular entertainment for the masses, it embraced all classes of
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Breaking News in Paris; Russian Bar Troupe Accident at Cirque de Demain
At the 41st edition of Cirque de Demain on Thursday night in Paris, France our sources confirmed an accident in
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Classic & Modern Circus Meld at Monte Carlo International Circus Festival – 44th Edition
The quality of dreams… Escaping notions such as âtraditionalâ and âcontemporary,â the world’s oldest circus festival shows the way to
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EU Report Findings: European Circus Industry Growth Doubles, But Fails at Funding Know-How
Funded by the European Commission, the European Union has delivered an important report on the growth of the circus sector
Read moreChimelong Debuts as Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival’s Strategic Partner In Monaco
ZHUHAI, China, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the evening of January 22, 2020, local time in Monaco, the 44thMonte-Carlo
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Festival International du Cirque de Monte Carlo Winners 2020!
It’s official–the 2020 awards have been awarded by the jury at the Festival International du Cirque de Monte Carlo headed
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Opening the Circus Tentâ Social Circus Training for Educators for the Inclusion of Minority Groups
Opening the Circus Tent â Social Circus for the Inclusion of Minority Groups is an intensive training program for circus
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Against All Odds–A Circus Success Story
If you can spare me a moment of your time, Iâd be honoured to share my journey with you all
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Promoting Your Show with Your Circus Trailer –An Interview with Lukas Stelter
In the continuation of our short series about the making of circus trailers, we spoke with the founder of Promotion
Read moreCircus Training for Foster Kids Seen as Boost to Youths’ Self-Esteem
Whether working with at-risk children in South Africa, or youths in London through Ronald McDonald House and London Down Syndrome
Read moreFlying High! Woman, 22, Who Started Circus School at 14 Now Makes a Living Performing Acrobatic Stunts on AIRPLANE Wings
A self-confessed ‘adrenaline junkie’ has revealed she loves ‘being in the spotlight’ after securing a career performing aerobatic movements on the wings
Read moreCircus Aerial Team Falls 10 Meters During Amsterdam Show
Update, 22:41, 3 January 2020: The show’s producer said the performers were conscious, and had feeling in their arms and
Read moreStressful, Humiliating and Exhilarating – What It’s Like to Be a Circus Performer
Tensions are running high in the venue as the circus theatre students prepare for their upcoming show. Circomedia, based in
Read moreTop 50 shows of 2019: Circus
From the best musicals and plays to spectacular productions from the worlds of circus, immersive theatre, opera and dance, The
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Piecing It Together – How a Group of Circus Performances Becomes a Festival
Itâs about 2013, Iâm a recent university graduate, a wide-eyed and keen emerging producer in my early twenties and listening
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Dynamo Workspace Makes Big Noise for Contemporary Circus
Gry Lambertsen and RuneVadstrÞm Andersen started Dynamo Workspace a mere three years ago. In that short time, the venue has become
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Program of Between-Two-Biennales 2020 Announced
Between-Two- Biennales kicks off on January 16th and provides a month of excitement all around circus in the Marseille Provence
Read more‘It Was Like a Stampede’: Terrified Families Flee from Circus at Manchester’s Winter Funland
Terrified families ran from a circus at Manchester’s Winter Funland as seating collapsed ‘like dominoes’ and left three people injured.
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LEME Contemporary Circus Festival 2020 – In the Beginning, There Was Matter
âIn philosophy, matter is the manifestation of reality, as opposed to the idea (Plato). Embracing reality. We chose matter as
Read more44th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo â From the 16th to the 26th January 2020
In just over two months, the Principality will once again become the circus capital of the world with twin attractions
Read moreNoFit State Circus Brings Acclaimed Show Lexicon to The Roundhouse
The seeds of NoFit State Circus were sown in the politically charged atmosphere of the 1980s. They were five friends,
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Circus From Within– Marco Motta, Winner of the CircusTalk Critic’s Choice Award
When Marco Motta was a little boy growing up in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil, he lived a happy life, which
Read moreNell Gifford, Owner of Giffords Circus, Dies of Breast Cancer
Despite illness, co-founder appeared in shows over the summer before her death at 46 Nell Gifford, the owner and co-founder
Read moreHigh Wire Bicycle Act Falls Off the Wire in Stuttgart
At the Christmas Circus in Stuttgart during a premiere on Wednesday evening, several artists fell to the ground in front
Read moreWhy a Longsight Circus School is Prescribing Juggling and Trapeze to Cope with Anxiety
The thought of balancing on a trapeze for the very first time might fill most of us with dread, but
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Why You Need a Video Trailer for Your Circus Show– Advice from Double Take Cinematic Circus
Recent research has shown some startling information about video content online. By 2020 80% of consumer social media content will
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Circusnext’s Pre-Selection of 12 Circus Projects They Will Support in 2020-2021 Announced
The circusnext European pre-selection has announced the projects that they selected on November 14 and 15th which they will support
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Circus Goes Atomic! Spiegelworld’s New Show Goes from Edinburgh to the Las Vegas Strip
âNever create anything, it will be misinterpreted, it will chain you and follow you for the rest of your life.â
Read moreCircus Horror As Female Acrobat Crashes to the Floor
Families watched in horror as an acrobat plunged 12ft to the floor ‘after slipping from her harness’ at Winter Wonderland.
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Circus in Your Personal Space–with Se Prendre
My first introduction to the show Se Prendre came as a pleasant surprise. Se Prendre means âTo Takeâ in French,
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Carlos Raluy, a Seminal Figure of Spanish Traditional Circus, Has Died
Carlos Raluy (Sant AdriĂ del BesĂČs, 1944), creator and co-founder of Circus Raluy has died in Barcelona yesterday, his family
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Cirque du Soleil NYSA – The First Permanent Cirque du Soleil Show in Europe to Open in Berlin in Fall of 2020
Cirque du Soleil announced its 52nd original production, Cirque du Soleil NYSA, that is also the company’s first permanent show
Read moreGalway Community Circus Statement Regarding Insurance Crisis–Wires Crossed Program in Jeopardy
For two years the Galway Community Circus has been planning a really big event–the kind that can transform lives and
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ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Produces Circus Musical with Cirkus Cirkör Based On PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
Pop House Productions and the Astrid Lindgren Company are celebrating Pippi Longstockingâs 75th anniversary in the summer of 2020 with
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FIRCO, a Taste of Iberoamerican Circus: A Photo Documentary
Nerves are on edge. The backstage fills up with the sound of advice, last minute hugs, calls to the family.
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LEME CIRCUS FORUM “Matters”
LEME CIRCUS FORUM will take place from the 5th to the 8th of December 2019 as a joint project organized
Read moreFrench Government Blasts Violence in Paris suburbs
Three French cabinet ministers visited a cultural centre in the Paris suburb of Chanteloup-les-Vignes on Tuesday, which was burned at
Read moreMy Circus ‘Gives Me a Reason to Live’
Nell Gifford founded one of the UK’s best-known traditional circuses 20 years ago. Now she is living with advanced cancer,
Read moreCertain Blacks Circus Circus Circus Festival: Diverse Circus Comes to Town
CERTAIN BLACKS is an arts development organisation formed in 2015 to support the work of diverse artists. Circus Circus Circus
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Kiki Muukkonen and Subtopia: Carving New Paths for the Circus Movement
Subtopia is an artistsâ and art organizationâs mecca nestled near the east coast of Sweden. It is a facilitator of
Read moreLes Femmes Sont-Elles des Clowns Comme les Autres ?
In her article titled Are Female Clowns Like the Others? circus artist, and author of the book The New Clowns: A
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Meet the Artistic Director: Kristian Kristof Chats About Flying Circus
At the last show of Flying Circus, I met with Kristian Kristof at Capital Circus of Budapest (FĆvĂĄrosi Nagycirkusz). Kristof
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The CIRRC Interdisciplinary Circle of Regional Research on Circus
In the continuing series titled Adventures in Circus Research curated by academic, author, and educator Alisan Funk, we will explore the depth
Read moreLondon International Mime Festival Announces 2020 Programme
The 2020 London International Mime Festival celebrates its 44th year as the capital’s annual festival of contemporary visual theatre. From
Read morePreview: Circus City 2019
Circus City, the UKâs biggest festival of contemporary circus, returns to Bristol from October 17 to November 2 with an
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Three More European Circus Companies Received the Big Top Label
The second Big Top Label ceremony was held in early October at the European Parliament in Brussels, supported by the
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The Escape Act: Hiding from the Holocaust – The Story of a Family Saved by the Circus
The Escape Act  is a clever culmination of seven years of in depth research into the life of Irene Danner-Storm,
Read moreThe Sex Education Circus
Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex — she tours
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The Pain Response–New Ways of Thinking
Without a shadow of a doubt, the modern-day circus artist is exposed to high training loads and increasingly competitive and
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Time to Network & Share: ARTCENA, Circostrada and CIRCa Co-organize FRESH CIRCUS #5 at CIRCA Festival 2019Â
Every other year, ARTCENA (The French National Centre for Circus, Street Arts and Theatre) and Circostrada host FRESH CIRCUS, followed
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Press Release–Circus City, The UKâs Biggest Festival of Contemporary Circus Returns to Bristol from October 17 to November 2, 2019
Circus City – the UKâs biggest festival of contemporary circus – returns to Bristol from October 17 to November 2
Read moreMaking a Pitch: Why Circus Deserves to Be Recognised as an Art Form
Pitchâd Circus Arts Festival director Cormac Mohally of Lords of Strut tells Ellie OâByrne why circus deserves to be recognised
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Swiss Circus Monti founder Hildegard Muntwyler Passes Away
Hildegard Muntwyler, founder of Circus Monti, died on September 19, 2019, at the age of 83, after a long illness.
Read moreAward-Winning Performer is Set to Entertain at Cork Circus Festival
LIVELY performer Lucy Hopkins will bring her award-winning clown show, Le Foulard, to St Peterâs in Cork city on September
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From Plan to Premiere: Creating a Show with Cirkus Cirkör
Iâm standing on the stage at Södrateatern in Stockholm, hands linked with some of my closest friends, taking our third
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Berlin Circus Festival 2019: Two PerspectivesÂ
The fifth Berlin Circus Festival took place between August 23 and September 1st. It is a trip that starts at Tempelhof park,
Read moreThe Untold Story Of Europeâs First Black Female Circus Star
2018 MARKED the 250th anniversary of the circus. In celebration, an exhibition which highlights diversity and complexity within the circus
Read moreAcrobats, Gymnasts and Jugglers: Moscow to Host Circus Arts Festival
14 till 16 September, Moscow will host Circus Arts Festival timed to the anniversary of the date when all the
Read moreWhy Iâm Sick of Politics Being Described as a Circus
Jon Sopel has a new book out this month â A Year at the Circus. But the BBCâs North America
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Soon to Be Released: Reading Circus, A Documentary About Artistic Feedback
Zirkus Wissenschaft is at is again, creating sleek and practical multi-media materials for the circus practitioner, and this time they
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Underbelly: Exposing the Success of Circus at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
In our ongoing series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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5 Steps to Make Your Social Circus Dream a Reality
Most who have been involved in circus arts have felt the benefits of such an active and creative endeavour. It
Read moreArts Council England to Set Up Theatre Showcase at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Arts Council England is to fund a new performing arts showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With a focus on
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Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightâSinister Clowning with The Long Pigs
Three clowns with black noses dominate the stage, busily manufacturing misery. Their monochrome world is colored only by two things,
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Edinburgh Fringe Spotlightâ Filament Brings Broadway Vibe to Circus
Eight high school students fuss about their looks, jockey for social position and explore romantic relationships with one another in
Read moreTotal Theatre Awards Announces 2019 Shortlist
Total Theatre Awards today announced the 2019 shortlist. From the list announced today, a total of seven awards will be
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Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightâHow Australian Circus Dominates at Underbelly–A Case Study
Sitting with Lauren Eisinger before a day of triple Australian shows at Underbellyâs Circus Hub, I had a chance to
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Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightâThis Time, Connecting with Ockhamâs Razor
On an aerial device that is a giant rectangle, four people slowly explore their boundaries in the air. They depend
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Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightâRaven, A Reflection on Motherhood
In Germany, an insult that is used to shame women for daring to have a career and children is âraven
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Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightâJoin the Feast
Feast by Clout Theatre is on at Summerhall until August 18th, and if you like your physical theater with a heavy
Read moreMeet the All-Female Circus Troupe Flipping Gender Expectations
The circus might conjure up images of burly strong men, ringmasters in top hats and dainty acrobats in frilly outfits.
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Edinburgh Fringe Circus Spotlight–XOXO Moongirl Glows
Disasterâor the possibility if it. A glass of milk precariously close to the edge of a table. This is how
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Hanging in the Traders Tent at EJC, Checking Out the Props
Of course people come to the European Juggling Convention to juggle, but they also attend  to stock up on hard
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Backstage at the European Juggling Convention 2019 with the Production Team
High summer is here, and this August that means the European Juggling Convention is in high gear. For nearly 24
Read moreBig-Cat Trainer Criticises Bill Banning Wild Animals in Circuses
One of British circusâ last big-cat trainers has criticised the news he will no longer be able to feature wild
Read moreFrench Tightrope Walker to Open Pragueâs Summer Circus Festival with a Daring Walk Above the Vltava
Pragueâs annual festival of summer circus, LetnĂ LetnĂĄ, is one of the Czech capitalâs most highly anticipated events. This year
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FUORI ASSE Project:Â Milan and the Culture of Contemporary Circus That Does (Not) Exist
In the last few years Italyâs capital of fashion and design is expanding its horizons. Being Italyâs second biggest city
Read moreSziget Festival Kicks off Next Week With Concerts, a Circus, Environmental Speeches and More
Hungaryâs most popular music event of the summer, Sziget Festival, kicks off next week in Budapest and tens of thousands of visitors
Read moreEdinburgh May Lose ÂŁ20m US Circus Project Over Brexit Fears
Las Vegas variety producer considers relocating European base to Berlin or Paris. The Edinburgh festival fringe is facing the loss of a
Read moreSwiss artist Daniele Finzi Pasca designs the 2019 FĂȘte des Vignerons
Switzerlandâs once-in-a-generation FĂȘte des Vignerons opens on July 18 in the lakeside town of Vevey. Swiss director and choreographer Daniele
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How a German Circus Saved a Jewish Family of Circus Artists
Back in 2013, I had typed a few words into the Google search bar, and little did I know that
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Underbelly Circus Line-Up for Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Covers It All
Edinburgh Fringeâs biggest circus venue, Underbelly, offers 13 circus shows this August and features five premieres. Such a huge draw
Read more5 Things I Learned at Montreal’s Circus Market
Jacksons Lane’s Adrian Berry made the trek across the pond from his usual programming and artistic director position at Jacksons Lane
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Kick off Your Contemporary Circus Career with Cirkus Cirkörâs Gymnasium Program
If youâre a Scandinavian teenager aspiring to become a contemporary circus artist, chances are Cirkus Cirkörâs gymnasium program is the
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How to Do It All at The 42nd European Juggling Convention–Quick Talk with Jane Randall
The European Juggling Convention (EJC) is one of the most revered annual juggling events in the world. Now in its
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