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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News and Events
Franco Dragone, Vegas entertainment visionary, dies at 69
Franco Dragone created the first Cirque du Soleil shows to play Vegas. He was the architect of Celine Dion’s ground-breaking
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CircusTalk and Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation Present the CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award
CircusTalk and the Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation have partnered up to launch the first-ever CircusTalk Members’ Voice Award as
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Big Apple Circus is Back to New York City This Holiday Season with New Show “Dream Big!”
September 27, 2022 (New York, NY) – The Big Apple Circus is back for its 45th anniversary season and invites
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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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Cirko Appoints Jarkko Lehmus as New Director
The board of the Center for New Circus Cirko has chosen Jarkko Lehmus as the new director. Lehmus has been
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Cirque Musica Brings Back Its Holiday Tour
Cirque Musica returns this holiday season with “Holiday Wonderland,” a circus experience for the whole family. Learn more about the
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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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Cirque Vida presents Ventanas
Cirque Vida is a contemporary circus company rooted in ensemble circus, acrobatics, and dance, it aims to tell meaningful human
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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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A Creative Space: NFTs, Web3 and the Performing Arts – Ep.2 Jean-Luc Pellerin of Web3Montreal [Circus Voices Podcast]
Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFTs, Web3 and the Performing Arts” will have series
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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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Circuses Warn of ‘Imploding’ Sector as Visa Delays Shut Out Overseas Talent
Circuses have warned that the sector is in crisis and that many of them face closure as a result of
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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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Breaking Rules and Everyday Empathy: Circus Lighting Design with Sara Gosses and Jesse AlFord
While writing this series I’ve realized something that I’m a little abashed to admit: when I think of a designer’s
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How to Talk About Gender & Sexuality at Work
Did you know that 1 in 2 LGBTQIA+ workers still feel they need to be closeted in the workplace? This
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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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Canadian Entertainment Industry Still Largely White and Male, Study Finds [Hollywood Reporter]
A Directors Guild of Canada census revealed just 18.3 percent of members self-identified as Black, indigenous or people of color,
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Five of the Best Circus and Clown Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Performance art inspired by ancient myth, spectacular acrobatics, sinister satire, and more… Hello, and welcome to The Crush Bar, a
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Circus and Philosophy: Teaching Aristotle Through Juggling
Here’s something you may not know about academic philosophy: subjects such as philosophy of art, philosophy of sport, or philosophy
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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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From Belgian Physical Theatre to Taiwanese Circus Arts: National Showcases at Edinburgh Fringe 2022 [The Scotsman]
Ever since American student theatre companies began arriving in the 1960s, the Edinburgh festival has become the largest multi-arts trade
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ Announces Nominee Finalists for the Class of 2023
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the top ten (10) finalists for the class of 2023. Voting to
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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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The latest from CircusTalk – Summer Edition
If you are anything like me, you’ve looked up from your busy life to see we’ve come to the end
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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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Street Art Festival SPOFFIN Spotlights Germany This Year
The 12th edition of Spoffin festival in Amersfoort, Netherlands, will take place during the last weekend of August 2022. The festival
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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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“Reflections of a Living Art”: Pascal Jacob’s 300-volume Biblioteca Circense is for Sale
You may know him as the Artistic Director of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and Cirque Phénix, but
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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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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Announces the Return of Cannonball and the Recipients of the BIPOC New Work Presentation Track
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, the award-winning, internationally recognized, Philadelphia-based performing arts ensemble dedicated to creating genre-defying art, has selected the
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Sweden’s ABBA and Pippi Longstocking Meet at the Circus
ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus has adapted a Pippi Longstocking story, written by popular Swedish children’s books author Astrid Lindgren, into a
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MUSE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe Next Month
Caught between choosing either a ballet outfit or a football uniform, FLIP Fabrique’s new show explores gender identity through breath-taking
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The Sounds of Circus with Stijn Dickel and Ben Scheff
There’s a common adage that the essence of circus is innate to humans and human existence. Depending on who you
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Giant Statues Mark the Return of Montreal’s Circus Festival
Montréal Completement Cirque, the city’s international festival of circus arts, has returned after a pandemic hiatus and features performances throughout
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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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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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CircusTalk Launches Expanded Online Casting Tools For Circus And Performing Arts
The new feature enables talent seekers to conduct detailed searches, allowing them to identify specialized or multidisciplinary artists. CircusTalk, the
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Functional Juggling Holds Its First Convention in Budapest, Hungary
The burgeoning discipline of functional juggling recently hit a milestone! Practitioners and professionals from around Europe gathered in Budapest, Hungary,
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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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Circus arts a ‘growing area’ for physical literacy research
A postdoctoral fellow at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, recently completed training at the world-renowned National Circus
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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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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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Making Access Values Accessible: Switch Up Your Organization With Shay Erlich
As circus companies look to bring disabled people into their casts and audiences, they turn to accessibility strategies and tools.
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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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Circus Sessions Set to Fly High at New Welland Arts Space
A weeklong creative experiment will come to life in front of an audience Saturday night in Welland. Femmes du Feu
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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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It’s official: BFUHS student sets Guinness World Record in tightrope walk
WESTMINSTER — It’s “officially amazing!” The Guinness Book of World Records has made it official: Bellows Falls Union High School
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Wisdom from the Young Stage: How Circus Festivals Are Prizes in Themselves
For festival artists, jurors, and spectators– not to mention the organizing team and their terrific volunteers– it was another big
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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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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 Ringling Bros. Circus Is Coming Back, With Human Acts in the Center Ring
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is reviving its circus, unveiling a plan to bring back a modernized “Greatest Show on
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A Manifesto For Action For The Future: Supporting Global Majority Artists Working In Circus, Cabaret And Live Performance
After a four-month period of exchange, the six creative companies partnered under Big Village–Digital have created a Manifesto for Action
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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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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens – Now Available on CircusTalk PRO
In our Pro exclusive video series, 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens, Stacy Clark hosts conversations with international industry
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Cirque Éloize Performing in Kuwait
Cirque Éloize completely designed the opening ceremony of the GCC Games, a major sporting event bringing together the countries of
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Circus Gets First Ok to Build a Performance Venue in Oneco Despite Neighbors’ Objections
Plans by Cirque Italia to develop a 52,000-square-foot performance area and a 20,000-square-foot multi-use building in Oneco narrowly passed muster
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Now Casting: Disneyland Paris, Cirque du Soleil, Cruise Ship Contracts and More
CircusTalk, the career marketplace for circus and the performing arts, provides you the full spectrum of career development, from career
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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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Hand in Hand with Ukraine
When our Ukrainian peers cried out, the global circus community swept in to offer support. But over two months after
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In Latest Show, Cirque Mechanics Brings Modern Circus “Under Canvas”
Across the USA, circus practitioners work to ensure the traditions of great American circus thrive into the modern day. Chief
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Weaving Together Edinburgh Fringe 2022; 4 Offerings from British Circus
As the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
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Mapping the Circus Arts – A Conversation with Julia Sánchez Aja
At the conception of CircusTalk in 2015, one of our biggest challenges was finding valid data for the size of
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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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The Last Ringmaster at RBBB, Johnathan Lee Iverson, Premieres New Solo Cabaret
Johnathan Lee Iverson brings his commanding presence and top-tier vocal skills to Central Florida theatergoers this spring. From May 18
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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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Moment Trapeze Artist Fractures His Pelvis as He Crashes to the Floor in Front of Horrified Circus Audience
Eduardo Elenilson Gama, 20, was performing in north-eastern Brazil His move went wrong and he plummeted to the ground at CircoPuerto
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What Is the Metaverse and Why Are Billions of Dollars Being Spent on It?
The metaverse is all anyone in tech seems to be talking about right now, but what actually is it? Tech
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Edinburgh Fringe at Risk of ‘Collapse’ Due to Digs Costs, Producers Warn
Producers have warned that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is becoming “untenable” for artists due to soaring accommodation costs, putting the
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Edinburgh-based Delighters and Jusztina Hermann Keep Cirqulation Evolving
The Circus Cabaret Night is back, freshening the blood flow of Scottish Circus Arts. Created by Edinburgh-based company Delighters to
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Latest Opportunities in Circus Education
This week we share a few opportunities in circus education and a great opportunity from the circus school in Spain,
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Expanding “Hot Clown Sex” Series, the Hot Clown Company Helps Chicago Comedy Get Physical
Following the sold-out and extended run of their smash hit Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming, the Hot Clown Company
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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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How Montreal’s Circus Life Remained Above Water Through the Pandemic
Despite shows shutting down and training studio access restricted, artists have kept their passion burning. “A sudden shift to silence”
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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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NOW CASTING: From Sea To Ground
Still not sure where you’d like to go for your next gig? Straight from the CircusTalk Jobs board, we’ve rounded
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Fédération Mondiale du Cirque Announces the 12th World Circus Day
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has recently announced the 12th World Circus Day, to be held on Saturday, April 16th,
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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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The Latest from CircusTalk – Spring Edition
In my winter message, I concluded by saying that as a global community we share creativity, passion, and a steadfastness
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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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Upcoming Festival Open Calls
At long, long last, the Spring Edition of our quarterly festival newsletter has finally reached the length it was before
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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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Philanthropist Who Created Circus-Focused Learning Center at Ringling Museum Dies at 85
Howard C. Tibbals, a philanthropist whose love for the circus led him to create the Howard Bros. Circus Model —
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Czech Circus Troupe to Put on Prague Show Starring Ukrainian Refugees
Cirk La Putyka and Jatka78 will stage a show on March 22 that showcases the talents of Ukrainian refugees from
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New PRO Exclusive Series on CircusTalk: The Circus Designer
We are excited to announce the premiere of a new CircusTalk Original series, The Circus Designer, available exclusively to CircusTalk
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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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A Tool for Working Miracles: Help Social Circus in Afghanistan Survive
For twenty years, the Afghanistan branch of nonprofit social circus organization MMCC Global has worked hard to empower Afghan children
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PRO Exclusive ANNOUNCEMENT – New Physical Health Series with Yasmine Mucher
In this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
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San Diego’s Unlikely Inspiration for Social Change? The Circus
The 31-year-old Fern Street Circus marries circus arts with social justice goals in San Diego’s City Heights. The City Heights
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If Edinburgh Fringe Can’t Change, Should We Still Support It?
Should we support Edinburgh Fringe this year? With increasing tensions about a festival built on the back of exploitation and
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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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Ukrainian Booked to Perform in US Circus Trapped in Poland After Fleeing War
Anastasiia Savych should be performing this week in the new Flip Circus at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey.
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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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Montreal Will Spend More Than $900,000 to Relaunch Festivals, Cultural Events
Many cultural events and signature festivals were postponed, converted into virtual events or cancelled because of the pandemic. Montreal’s executive
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The Circus Cinematic Universe — What It Is, and How It Will Advance the Circus Industry
Extra! Extra! Step right up to see the first festival of its kind, a spectacle that has become a place
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TOHU Appointment Stacy Delince as Deputy Director General
Last week TOHU, the Montreal-based circus presenting organization, has announced the appointment of Stacy Delince to the position of Deputy
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Ryan Saab Joins RWS Entertainment Group and Binder Casting as Senior Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment
Former Royal Caribbean Cruises Executive Joins RWS Entertainment Group and Binder Casting as Senior Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment
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The Circus World Has United for Ukraine
Right after the Russian invasion, the circus world came together in a show of unprecedented unity and camaraderie for Ukraine.
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“Last Impacts”: After Cirque de Demain Festival’s Cancellation, 3 Artists Move On
After this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
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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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Dragone Appoints Anna Robb As Executive Director of Live Show Division
Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced the
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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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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.45 – Ukrainian Artists Need Our Help
On this LIVE episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow artists Vita
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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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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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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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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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Discover the Latest Updates on CircusTalk – Improved Profile Page
We’re excited to share that the CircusTalk talent database has been enhanced! New, detailed information fields, designed to connect Talent
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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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One Week Until REFLEX Is Available To Stream
Beginning February 14, all thirteen performances of REFLEX through February 19 will offer digital livestream tickets for $20. There’s one
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Edinburgh Getting Huge Circus with Daring ‘Globe of Death’ and Acrobats
The Cirque Berserk will take up residency in Edinburgh throughout the festival fringe, with five stuntmen to take on the
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The Circus Priest
Father Frank Cancro has one of the most unusual priestly apostolates in the United States: He prays at the circus.
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The Latest American Circus: Vazquezes’ FLIP Welcomes Everyone to the Family
Launching its first tour in March, FLIP Circus is the latest offering from the renowned Vazquez family. Created to run
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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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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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Shocking Moment Circus Performer Crashes 20ft to the Floor When Rollerblade Leap Goes Wrong
Performer Lukasz Malewski was attempting stunt on rollerblade that went wrong The skater fell down slope and was propelled into the
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Don’t Miss This Year’s Edition of a French Favorite: Entre2 BIAC Festival
Fans of French circus rejoice: after a downscaled 2021 edition of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) festival,
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Martin Riedel & UliK: Techno-Circus
A conversation with Anna-Sophie Jürgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
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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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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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Circus Sarasota 2022 To Showcase Amazing Talent
Sarasota’s hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages from
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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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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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Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre: from $1bn to Zero Revenues in 48 Hours
The executive vice-chair steered the circus group through management change and commercial challenges — then Covid struck. “I never thought
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Criss Angel Prepares A New Theatrical Production For The Las Vegas Strip
The preparation of a new Criss Angel show does not mean the magician has made MINDFREAK disappear. AMYSTIKA: The Secret Revealed, a
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BREAKING NEWS: The 42nd Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain is Canceled Due to Latest Health Restriction Protocols in France
Due to the rapidly developing situation with the Omicron variant and tightened health restrictions, the organizers of the Festival Mondial
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Congratulations to Mara Pavula, the New Head of Riga Circus
The Latvian Ministry of Culture has appointed Mara Pavula, the former head of Riga Circus School (Rīgas Cirka Skola), and
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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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Heart-Stopping Moment Tightrope Walker, 33,Loses His Footing and Falls 24ft Into Circus Ring
Acrobat Makhmud Suanbekov, 33, had his mother balanced on his head in act. He lost his footing and crashed to
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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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CircusTalk PRO Talks Are Back!
This new year, PRO Talks are back! PRO Talks are live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts, focussed
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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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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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Monte-Carlo Circus Festival is Canceled for 2022
We just received the announcement from the Organizing Committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo and share this sad
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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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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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Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre Steps Down
Stéphane Lefebvre is to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as of December
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Portuguese Circus Festival LEME Returns to Ílhavo in December
After a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
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The Circus Project Welcomes New Program Director, Amaya Alvarado
The Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
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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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New Juggling Show by Hideaway Circus Starring Jay Gilligan
This winter, Hideaway Circus, Brooklyn-based circus, dance, and multi-media producing company, presents the world premiere of REFLEX, a new solo show from the
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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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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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Barbican Vows to Stamp Out Racism After Damning Report Into Discrimination
More than 120 allegations of discrimination – with about a third relating to racism – have been investigated as part
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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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Animal Rights: Princess Stéphanie Speaks Out
Princesse Stéphanie spoke to Monaco-Matin on a subject that is close to her heart: animal rights A bill to fight against cruelty
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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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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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With or without animals? Circus industry leaders weigh in on future of acts
BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) – The “Greatest Show on Earth” may be coming back, but some of its greatest show-stoppers will
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Houdini Posters Set New Records at Ricky Jay Auction
Seven original Houdini posters sold yesterday for astoundingly high prices in Sotheby’s auction of The Ricky Jay Collection. A Water Torture Cell
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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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Peggy Donck Appointed as Director of the National Circus Arts Center (CNAC)
The Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin has approved the appointment of Peggy Donck as director of the National Circus Arts
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Meet the Cast of the 2021 Young Stage International Circus Festival
The 12th Young Stage International Circus Festival is to be presented in person in Basel, Switzerland from November 5-9, compliant
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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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34th Edition of CIRCa is in Full Swing in Auch
The 34th edition of CIRCa the circus festival brings together professionals and amateurs of the circus arts in Auch. The
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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 8, November 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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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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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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FIERI – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Visit Malta Announce New Production Created Exclusively for Malta
Montréal, Quebec, October 15, 2021 – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live
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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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Feature: Palestinian Youths Establish First Circus School for Children in Gaza
GAZA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — Inside a large and colorful tent located in the town of Beit Lahia in the
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Announcing the International Circus Award Winners of 2021!
The International Circus Award winners are announced! In the vein of the Tony Awards® and the Academy Awards® came the
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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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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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How 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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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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CircusTalk Critics’ Choice Award Goes Digital in 2021 at the International Circus Awards
In 2021, no matter what has happened in the circus world, I can always say I did a thing–and that
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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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Circus Voices Podcast– CircusTalkPRO Launches New Series Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Charles Batson on Audio Explorations with
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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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World Acrobatics Society Inducts New Legends into Hall of Fame
Last week the World Acrobatics Society (WAS) held their annual Congress & Banquet, celebrating the newest round of inductees into
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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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International Circus Awards Recognize the Art of Our Craft
Q. What do a clown and a pandemic share in common? A. Responsibility for the International Circus Awards (ICA) becoming
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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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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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Cast Your Vote for the Inaugural International Circus Awards until August 30th, 2021!
Now is the time to celebrate circus! This year marks the first annual International Circus Awards, organized by Aaron Marquise
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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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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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Is Big ‘Cirque du Soleil’ Style Circus an Economic Indicator of Recovery for the Performing Arts?
Many dark months have passed on stages around the world. And suddenly a sign in circus– Cirque du Soleil announced
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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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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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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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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
Read moreGravity & Other Myths Will Bring the Pulse to Darwin Festival This Month
Award winning contemporary circus and physical theatre phenomenon Gravity & Other Myths will return with their show The Pulse at
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The Olympics & Circus–How They Overlap: Ongoing Coverage
What do the circus and the Olympics have in common? There are obvious answers like action and excitement, suspense and
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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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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 Layer of Fear Tokyo Olympics Inside Gymnastics
Imagine perfection. Making it years with practices stacked one on top of the other, and hoping, wishing that your body
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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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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)’
Read moreForget Cash! Credit is Key to the Survival of Busking
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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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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Dancing with Gravity: Episode 36, Teaching VS Performing
We’ve been through the most arid era in recent circus history. We all did our best to do what we
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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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Hideaway Podcast Episode 108 – Stacy Clark, CEO of CircusTalk
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about some odd news related Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Delta Covid-19 variant
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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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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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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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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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Festival Roundup: 2021
Festivals are back! With COVID-19 restrictions loosening and circus re-emerging, artists and fans alike are eager to share their love
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Welcoming Stacy Clark As CircusTalk’s CEO
Dear Members, Partners and Friends, It is my pleasure to share with you the exciting news that Stacy Clark is
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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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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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International Circus Awards Submissions Are Open! Who, What, When, Why & How to Apply
In exciting news for the circus sector, the International Circus Awards have been announced, opening for applications on June 1st.
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Cambodian Circus Adopts ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Attitude in Bid to Break Record
Choub Kanha, started her circus career at age 9, recently performed for more than 24 continuous hours in an attempt
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Heliopause (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I End And You Begin
The Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
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The First Large-Scale Circus Festival After the Pandemic: Funambolika, in Pescara, Italy
From June 19 to July 4th, this historic festival will reunite classic and contemporary artists from Italy, Ukraine, Russia, Germany,
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JOB AND CASTING ALERTS: Opportunities from all Corners of the World
CircusTalk Jobs is the fastest-growing circus arts job board in the world. Opportunities have been pouring in from all corners
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COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens on Cirque du Soleil Campus
In breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
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Cirque du Soleil Ticket Sales Are Double Digits Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, CEO Says
With live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil
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50th Anniversary of Great Moscow State Circus
CircusTalk would like to congratulate the Great Moscow State Circus for reaching a milestone! This circus celebrated its 50th anniversary on April
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CINARS Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters
CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
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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
Read moreClub Fugazi Will Reopen With Intimate and Immersive Resident Production The 7 Fingers
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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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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The Nomadic Immune System – Two Types of Circus Mobility Alternatives: Solutions from Taiwan
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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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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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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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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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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Soaring at CircusTalk–Our Interns
Meet Emily Holt, Monarch of Marketing Emily Holt started as an intern at CircusTalk in February 2020 and has recently
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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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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 3, May 2021
In this new podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s
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JOB ALERT: Circus Job Opportunities Are Coming Back On- and Off-Stage!
The CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest growing international, online job recourse for the circus, specialty act and multidisciplinary performing arts
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$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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Inaugural Circus International Film Festival Award Winners Announced!
Prior to this year, there was no space specifically dedicated to circus films. Circus filmmakers struggled to be recognized for
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Helping The Circus Celebrate Earth Day
In the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
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The Sun Rises: Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Proudly Announces Return To Stage
Intermission is over! Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks
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The Most Threatening CRISIS of the National Circus School of Brazil
In 1982 Brazil joined the international movement inaugurating its official circus school. The decision came from the desire of some
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Another View Recognize Your Stress, Then Laugh and Play it Away
Not that we need the reminder in today’s day and age, but April is Stress Awareness Month. If you’re anything
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American Circus Alliance Launches Nationwide
What happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
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Hand to Hand, returns this summer with two weeks of dynamic, socially distanced performances and workshops for the entire family.
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Absinthe Celebrates 10 Years As A Las Vegas Rite Of Passage
It began as a curiosity before blossoming into an unlikely hit on the Las Vegas Strip, something that simultaneously mocked
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In Celebration of World Circus Day, April 17th
CircusTalk would like to wish a very happy 11th World Circus Day to our wonderful circus community! The holiday was
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Philip Glass’ ‘Circus Days and Nights’ World Premiere to be Live Streamed by Malmö Opera
Malmö Opera has announced that all performances of “Circus Days and Nights” will be live-streamed. The new opera by Philip
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Galway 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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Upcoming Works: Creation During COVID-19
At the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed we all experienced a collective creative block. Restrictions and social distancing not
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Circus Show Restaged to Celebrate National Holiday
Phuong Nam Theatre, one of HCM City’s leading private art troupes, is preparing to restage a special circus and musical
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Artists Despair as Phare Ponleu Selpak Temporarily Closes
Phare Ponleu Selpak, the Cambodian non-profit organisation and art school in Battambang province has announced its temporary closure for the
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Women’s Own Circus Empowers Performers to Have Fun and Appreciate Their Bodies
For two decades, members of this women’s circus have been working together, developing shows within a supportive community environment. Now a Wollongong Art
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The Show Must Go On, But it’s Time to Re-Think How We Fund the Arts in NZ
The past 12 months presented unprecedented challenges for the performing arts as the pandemic curtailed many live performances. Some organisations
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Circus Meets Symphony in Ngāi Tahu Creation Story
Dance, circus and Māori martial arts are woven together with music performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in a
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