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
Read moreThe latest COVID-19 wave has caused so much physical and financial damage to performing arts in Japan that some insiders
Read moreAfter this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
Read more“A Kintbury circus arts group for people with disabilities have had their film documenting the groupâs lockdown experiences screened in
Read moreThe times they are a-changing for our industry. With a new year, new technology, and a new phase of the
Read moreDue to the rapidly developing situation with the Omicron variant and tightened health restrictions, the organizers of the Festival Mondial
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreAround the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
Read moreThe peak body for Australiaâs live performance industry, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the NSW Government to follow
Read moreThe 150-year-old Tom Duffyâs Circus nearly went out of business during lockdown. The cast of Tom Duffyâs Circus in which
Read moreThe organising committee of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival has announced that the 2022 edition will take place. See you
Read moreThe 18th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival will be held Sept 28 to 30 in Shijiazhuang and Cangzhou, Hebei province,
Read moreAPAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
Read moreAfter a short period of pandemic early this year, life in Taiwan almost went back to normal in springtime. Since
Read moreLast week, we were saddened to hear of the death of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak.
Read moreYaron Lifschitz reflects on the challenges of mounting three new works in Europe while half of Australia was in lockdown.
Read moreGreens and Labor urge introduction of a government-backed insurance scheme to protect the devastated live entertainment sector. Pressure is mounting
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreFrom people committed to entertaining, it’s tough viewing. A powerful series of video portraits of quiet desperation, anger and tears that makes plain
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreIMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has made the life of performing artists in Vietnam even harder. Many have had to take up extra jobs
Read moreStages across Hungary have been quiet for almost a year and half. The permanent ‘big top’ in Budapest shut down
Read moreIn breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
Read moreFor Leaders, Managers and Organisations Effectively preparing our teams, companies and organisations as we return to work and to work-sites
Read moreBeing nomadic is part of the nature of the circus. Yet the era of the epidemic has exiled artistic and
Read moreLike the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
Read moreAfter shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle
Read moreThis year’s World Circus Day marked over a year of life in a pandemic. Some circuses spent the holiday in
Read moreIronically, if Circus Bella had just waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess. Abigail Munn
Read moreClowns Without Borders try to spread laughter in refugee camps and communities in crisis â but the past 12 months
Read moreFor Practitioners and Performing Arts Workers As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many of us are beginning a gradual return
Read moreThe circus industry has been badly hit by the pandemic. On World Circus Day, Saturday, the Vatican sent a message
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts. Especially hard hit are performing artists who rely
Read moreAlthough their larger Pan European Festival Crossing the Line was cancelled due to the pandemic, Galway adapted the program to
Read moreAt the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed we all experienced a collective creative block. Restrictions and social distancing not
Read morePhare Ponleu Selpak, the Cambodian non-profit organisation and art school in Battambang province has announced its temporary closure for the
Read moreThe decision to cancel the 2020 Gamma Phi Circus annual shows due to mass gathering restrictions caused by the coronavirus
Read moreThe thrill of watching performers work their bodies in ways most of us would never think of, comes through your
Read moreIt has been a year since the pandemic has created a quarantine zone around the world, halting live performances everywhere.
Read moreLaura-Ann Chong had been touring the world with Cirque du Soleil, now she is keeping in shape teaching circus skills
Read moreI am happy to see more & more industries given the green light in opening up under revised SOPs. I
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on
Read moreA circus company that has existed for nearly 30 years, Cirque Ăloize saw 95% of its income drop to zero
Read moreA few artists from from the closed Cirque du Soleil stage show âZumanityâ have grown tired of waiting for the
Read moreMartin & Lewis. Siegfried & Roy. Allen & Rossi. Penn & Teller. Donny & Marie. And now, Mr. Smiles &
Read moreWorking in circus can be thrilling, energising and full of moments of joy and excitement. It can also be challenging,
Read moreBlue Man Groupâs production at Universal Orlando has closed for good, the resort has confirmed. The show, featuring smooth-headed, silent,
Read moreCircus boss Gerry Cottle was known for touring big tops around Britain and the world for decades. He trained as
Read moreThe pandemic has caused a lot of people to move out of the Orlando area, but three very recognizable men
Read moreIn what was meant to be a time of celebration for the city, the five-day lockdown has left the local
Read moreDespite Covid-19 preventing the 45th edition of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival from going ahead, the Principality still has some suprises
Read moreFor aerialists like Kyla Ernst-Alper, life during the pandemic has felt pretty precarious. Ernst-Alper, whose job â using her airborne
Read moreCircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
Read moreEn Piste, the National Circus Alliance of Canada, released the results of their survey on the the impacts of COVID-19.Â
Read morePassengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, which launched service from Singapore on Dec. 1, have been treated
Read moreâWe are dedicating this show to the people – some known to us, others anonymous – who kept us alive
Read moreIn 2020, the practice of networking was elevated in the performing arts world, as countless creators turned towards the digital
Read moreThe pandemic presents a unique set of challenges. But turning obstacles into opportunities is what circus does best, write Billy
Read moreThe pandemic made ringing in the new year less of a bang, and more of a fizzle, and for some
Read moreAfter a year full of ups and downs, Les 7 Doigts offers a digital reflection that aims to honor what
Read more2020–it’s been a year! Whatever role you play in the performing arts world, your work has likely been heavily impacted
Read moreWeeks after resuming its shows which were halted by the lockdown, the Zip Zap Circus School is halting its season
Read moreCovid-19 dealt a death blow to Rambo Circus, one of Indiaâs most popular circus companies. Then, live streaming came to
Read moreAs the doors of the Slipstream Circus burst open, a girl scoots past on a unicycle as another crosses the
Read moreOn Thursday, December 10th, the online premiere of the documentary “El Vuelo Circular” (The Circular Flight) will take place. It
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreTwo circus performers said they are âreadyâ to get back into the studio, after resorting to practising their skills at
Read moreThe exotic animals are confined to small paddocks, the acrobats have been grounded, and the clowns arenât able to make
Read moreFew sectors have been forced to as grinding a halt or been shrouded with more uncertainty than the performing arts.
Read moreFor the National Circus School (ENC), as well as all circus schools around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an
Read moreWith COVID restrictions still in place, many artists are only holding events virtually but a few groups have found creative
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the
Read moreIn breaking news that is a mixed bag for Las Vegas circus, Cirque du Soleil announced their the tough decision
Read moreOrganisers of Karridale’s long running WA Circus Festival have said that a heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2021 event is
Read moreThey say thereâs no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Nevertheless, contemplating a winter aiming to enjoy
Read moreIIZUKA, Fukuoka – Happy Dream Circus, now being held at a former fish market site in this southwest Japan city,
Read moreThe Australian parent company behind the Bread & Circus â World Buskers Festival has gone into liquidation, but organisers say
Read moreAs a car pulls into a drive-thru food distribution site at Chollas Mead Elementary, circus performers give the family inside
Read moreThere is no doubt, according to Frank Keller, the man responsible for animal welfare at the world-famous Circus Krone, that
Read moreThe Great Bombay Circus, one of Indiaâs biggest and oldest, had planned mega celebrations in October to mark its centenary
Read moreA major production took place in Fort William and the surrounding area on Friday October 16, with everyoneâs favourite mountain
Read moreIn its third year, the  St. Johnâs International CircusFest  was quickly gaining a reputation as the new bijoux (little jewel)
Read moreFlipside Circus and arTour have collaborated on one of the first large-scale tours since the COVID crisis hit Australia â
Read moreThe ownership transfer of Cirque du Soleil could prevent 1,500 of its Canadian employees, who lost their livelihoods due to
Read moreChar Lan District High School students in Williamstown were treated to a performance on Wednesday, October 14th, by Indigenous hoop
Read moreA festival has criticised the way the Governmentâs ÂŁ1.6 billion Culture Recovery Fund has been allocated. The Sea Change Festival,
Read moreFollowing last week’s reveal that over 1300 organisations will receive grants from the UK government’s culture support scheme, almost 600
Read more“I live in a very, very small one-room studio apartment with my partner, Amy Cater, in Fitzroy,” says Mike Finch,
Read moreThis episode of CircusTalkâs Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series is brought to you in collaboration with CARAVAN, the International
Read moreThe ropes are swinging. Chalk stains the mats anew. And students at the ESAC international circus school in Brussels are
Read moreThe 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa will take place this October in Auch, France. Over a series of 10
Read moreGiffords Circus, which is located in Lypiatt, has been awarded the grant to help it face the challenges of the
Read moreA collapse of the global events industry will not hurt Christchurchâs annual buskers festival. The Australian company behind the Bread
Read moreCirkaskinaâs first 2020 young ambassadorsâ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. Johnâs International
Read moreMany of the largest entertainment companies in Las Vegas are chiming in on the Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lifting of certain
Read moreAt the beginning of 2020, Circus Harmony had a busy schedule. The St. Louis-based nonprofit social circus was getting ready
Read moreBefore the pandemic, Nina Sawant made a living hanging from hoops, contorting into improbable shapes and shimmering in sequins under
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalkâs Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,
Read moreWhen Serenity Smith Forchion couldnât offer Nimble Artsâs normal two or three performances a week this year due to the
Read moreThe Third Annual St. Johnâs International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
Read moreAn exciting show, xoxo moongirl, an autobiographical circus fantasia, will be performed live by Nicole Burgio at the Morris Museum
Read moreAfter 36 years spent amazing the public, Cirque Plume is finally lowering the curtain. Its farewell tour scheduled until the
Read moreA clown juggled and acrobats launched themselves through the air above a stage in an open field in Seoul at
Read moreâFoster Park,â the ringmaster cried, piercing the quiet of a September afternoon in Auburn Gresham, âare you ready for a
Read moreFlipside Circus and arTour are collaborating on one of the first large-scale tours since the COVID crisis hit Australia â
Read moreVietnamâs first theatrical work made up of circus and cai luong (reformed arts) â Cay gay than (The Magic Stick)
Read moreJacksons Lane arts centre has released a contemporary circus short film, Closer, produced by an international collaboration during lockdown between
Read moreA circus troupe is surviving on savings and the kindness of strangers while they’re stranded in a paddock in Melbourneâs
Read moreExtraordinary Bodies, a partnership between leading circus production company Cirque Bijou and award-winning arts and diversity practitioners Diverse City, champions
Read moreThis episode of the podcast is about how COVID-19 is affecting our circus communities around the world and a simple
Read moreCircus Harmony presents: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope on October 10th at 7pm featuring Circus Harmony students and
Read moreWhen I joined the circus as a clown 20 years ago, showmanship was at its peak and thousands would line
Read moreOn September 9th, the organising committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo took the decision to cancel the festivalâs
Read moreClowns, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians and dancers does this sound like a fantasyland to you? If yes, then probably you
Read moreEvan Baird literally jumped at the chance to perform Thursday at a memory care center in Burr Ridge. All the
Read moreThereâs no longer any need to run away to the circus. Instead, you can make your escape from this pandemic-riddled
Read moreIn the wake of job losses and setbacks for the circus sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, Projet LumiĂšre has
Read moreAdapted to be a socially distanced duet for one day only at GDIF, Upswing’s dance-circus hybrid uses dance and acrobatics
Read moreIsrael Portugal pivots on the slack wire with catlike confidence, catching the small balls tossed to him by his brother
Read moreRepresentatives of more than 70 Mexican circus companies gathered in front of Palacio Nacional in order to demand that their
Read morehis morning, September 1, WDI submitted a ânotice of commencementâ with Orange County. Disney âhereby gives notice that improvement will
Read moreIn 2013, dancer and musician Leah Casper was struggling to find a band or performance troupe that fit her skills,
Read moreâWe cooperate with the Prague hygiene station and follow the recommendations of experts. Based on a government decision, we have
Read moreThe unionâs premier event of seven shows featuring circus and puppet performances, to be staged by 30 young and veteran
Read moreCanada, and Quebec in particular, plays an important role in the circus world. Montréal is home to circus institutions such
Read moreAward-winning aerialist Diego Salles has made a video that is firmly rooted to the earth, which he calls REBOUND–There is
Read moreCircuses in Peru are built around clowns, providing work for more than 500 of the characters. But the shows have
Read moreFringeArts in Philadelphia has announced details for their 24th annual Fringe Festival, which runs September 10 through October 4. The
Read moreThe question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world
Read moreLAS VEGAS (KTNV) â One of Las Vegas’ most popular shows on the Strip is permanently closing due to the
Read moreArtists perform during a show at the Great Moscow circus in Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 7, 2020. The circus opened
Read moreDan Butler is used to being nimble and flexible. As executive director of Circus Juventas, heâs been teaching trapeze and
Read moreA 22-strong Circus group, including 20 artists from the Cirque de Cuba, have arrived in the North East for a
Read moreDavid Duffy, the managing director of Duffyâs Circus, lives, eats and breathes the big tent, the performers, the noise. This
Read morePhelelani Ndakrokra prefers not to talk about his past. But what the 23-year-old acrobat will say is that if he
Read moreA custom-built circus training centre, operated by Queenslandâs largest youth arts organisation Flipside Circus, is set to open in Brisbane
Read moreEduardo Segovia was eating at a restaurant in a small coastal town in Guatemala when he met Telma Nineth Segura
Read moreTom Duffy, of Duffyâs Circus in Ireland, tested positive for the virus in April. Since his diagnosis, the former ringmaster
Read moreThis Sunday 36 acrobatic performers and dancers will come together for the first time at the Circa Contemporary Circusâs rehearsal
Read moreComedian Admire âBhutisiâ Kuzhangaira is coordinating an initiative dubbed âClowns Against Covid-19â aimed at educating and informing young people living
Read moreIreland’s first outdoor flying trapeze school has opened in Dublin offering classes in the art of the famous circus act.
Read moreBig tops are being built up across the UK. With sidewalls raised and seats spaced out, tented circuses are resuming
Read moreEscuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) (The National Circus of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit entity that was
Read moreWith audience numbers dwindling amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Saigon’s struggling circus performers dream of the return of cheering crowds. Watch
Read moreElla and Kyle Catanzaro are especially looking forward to this year’s Circus Smirkus summer camp. Most of the teenagers’ spring
Read moreThe International Jugglers Associationâs Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This
Read moreTwo of the biggest â Circa in Brisbane and Circus Oz in Melbourne â have endured months of zero box
Read moreDuring this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and
Read moreUnder hugely difficult circumstances, creatives from across the Fringe landscape will be bringing versions of their work to life digitally,
Read moreThe government is facing urgent calls to save Britainâs 250-year-old circus tradition with companies warning that they will go bust
Read moreA group of street performers in Bogota are using their show earnings to buy food and prepare soups for impoverished
Read moreNov Sreyleakâs daily routine flowed as smoothly as her acrobatic movements. She would study English in the morning, after which
Read moreMontreal’s annual circus festival is putting on a series of outdoor pop-up performances from July 6 to 12, but organizers
Read moreAs a circus artist based in the Netherlands, these are some of the observations Iâve made during this self-quarantine. Theyâre
Read moreThis list of information resources that we have compiled with the help of various resources, including On the Move, Circostrada
Read moreWelcome to Week 13 of New Victory Arts Break! Guided by New Victory Teaching Artists, Arts Break is a curriculum
Read moreMunicipalities across Japan have been offering a range of novel financial aid measures to help those engaged in cultural and
Read moreOn July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020. In this episode titled What’s Up with Circus Festivals?, moderator Jenni Taylor Swain expands upon
Read moreIn a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Stripâs
Read moreThe Flying Fruit Fly Circus has announced the five projects which will be supported through its COVID-19 seed funding initiative
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of industries and sectors of work to reevaluate the core of who they
Read moreCrista Marie Jackson has been practicing handstands in her dad’s house in upstate New York. The 33-year-old New Yorker had
Read moreMontrealâs vibrant, high-profile arts industry has been struggling to stay afloat in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With theatres,
Read moreStudents soon to graduate from Montreal’s esteemed National Circus School expect months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which
Read moreOn the day of the Cirque du Soleilâs 36th anniversary, some of its employees and artists gathered in front of
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020. In this episode titled Somatic Solutions in Times of Stress, we have gathered professionals in
Read moreThe Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is set to return this summer after organisers have completely reimagined the 2020 event
Read moreLas Vegas Creators United is a once in a lifetime chance for people all around the world to get a
Read moreFrom self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition weâre experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Read moreCyril Rabbath has been juggling for the past 25 years. He toured the world in productions with Cirque du Soleil
Read moreCongratulations graduate! You graduated from circus school and are ready to embark on a career in circus. Perhaps you will
Read moreKevin Venardos is a dreamer. It’s big dreams that led him to try out for an unconventional job after college:
Read moreCircuses are among the cultural enterprises particularly affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. Small, long-established family businesses are struggling to survive
Read moreFamed circus producer Cirque du Soleil will reopen one of its shows in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on
Read moreStudents from across America will graduate tonight in a virtual graduation ceremony at one of the most interesting full-time professional
Read moreLa Putyka Circusâ new production âKaleidoscope,â which premieres on June 9, was developed entirely from a distance during the Coronavirus
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020. In this episode titled The Evolving Field of Circus Media through the Eyes of INCAM
Read moreThis week weâre once again covering Cirque du Soleil and two surprising updates, an announcement from Circus Monti regarding their
Read moreA survey of 561 circus artists and companies across Canada reveals the great precariousness of the circus community, which is
Read moreCircus animals are banned in countless countries across the globe, but in others, circus fans are adamant that circus is
Read moreIt seems like everyone wants a piece of Cirque du Soleil and the competition to win a slice continues. In
Read moreDays before The Ringling reopens after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus, the museum has
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020. In this episode titled Circus Students Graduating Into a Pandemic we speak to students about their
Read moreThis week weâre covering artists who are owed money by Cirque du Soleil as part of their financial saga, the
Read moreThe much anticipated Wires Crossed event which would have seen hundreds of people tightrope walk across the Corrib this August
Read moreLynsey Wyatt wanted to do something helpful and creative during the pandemic, so she created the COVID-19 Mircrogrant for Early
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020âA Series of Virtual Dialogues about the Future of Circus. This episode is titled Adaptation
Read moreThis week weâre covering a new contender in the ongoing Cirque du Soleil financial saga, the postponement of Young Stage
Read moreIn an update to their previous survey (published here originally on April 15th), Shugoll research suggests that many theatergoers nationally
Read moreCircus Eötvös got creative when boredom struck… You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your
Read moreNoeli Acoba, a Montreal-based circus artist specializing in aerial rope, describes herself as your friendly neighborhood circus artist. She has performed her
Read moreA M.O.S.M. Collective put out this lovely look at how high level circus artists are sharpening their skills in new
Read moreThree months ago, Cirque du Soleil was considered one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world. From its
Read moreThe facts on where to source support and information, plus discussion of key issues and international comparisons. Each panelist gives
Read moreThis week weâre covering Cirque du Soleil and the ongoing financial story, online summer circus camps from Circus Harmony in
Read more101 Outdoor Arts and the Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the successful recipients of a series of grants, available to
Read moreThe circus industry could “wither and die” if government funding is not made available during the coronavirus pandemic, according to
Read moreIn this age of television, play-stations, virtual reality wearables and entertainment on handheld devices, circuses have become almost extinct. Even
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has instigated worldwide cancellations of large-scale events, including 44 performances by the prodigious contemporary circus, Cirque du
Read moreAt his Cairo apartment, located just off a busy road along the Nile River, Ashraf el-Helw, a third-generation Egyptian lion
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020âA Series of Virtual Dialogues about the Future of Circus. In this episode titled Hablemos de
Read moreTwo of Barabooâs signature summer draws, live shows at Circus World Museum and the Big Top Parade, have been cancelled this
Read moreThis week weâre covering an extended submission date for the Awaji Art Circus, the cancellation/postponement of performances at the Hand
Read moreSmiling faces, visits from friends and family, light-hearted entertainmentâall are essential in keeping people, especially children, comforted and calm. Amidst
Read moreWhen one commits to the circus arts, it becomes more than a job â it’s a way of life. As
Read moreThe Cirque Du Soleil Corteo dates set for this summer at Dublin’s 3Arena have been rescheduled to July 2021. Itâs
Read moreAlmanac Circus Dance Theatre is known for their multi-disciplinary work, and now with their latest piece, an exquisite corpse style
Read moreComeback stories always make great drama, and the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is already planning one. In collaboration with the
Read moreWhile celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling.
Read moreâCircus has always been about joy, triumph and laughter through strength, flexibility and balance,â says Circus Harmonyâs Artistic/Executive Director Jessica Hentoff.
Read morePerhaps the perfect symbol for life during the âpauseâ is that of a clown. The image captures the pathos of
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020–A Series of Virtual Dialogues about the Future of Circus. In this episode titled Imagining
Read moreIn these difficult times, many circus artists and companies are feeling helpless as they face the COVID-19 global pandemic and
Read moreAfter being been stripped of gigs and thrown into both isolation, and unemployment; musicians, magicians, acrobats and circus performers
Read moreIn a sea of unpleasant news last month we were happy to see something inspirational pop-up. It was a notice
Read moreMounting calls for rapid, unbureaucratic federal funding for self-employed musicians and artists have been backed by top music stars. Anne-Sophie
Read moreAgustin Rodriguez Beltran dangles these days from the underside of his kitchen table. It is far from death-defying. Nothing like
Read moreCircus performer Amber Blais has been busy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Denver. She’s been scrounging job opportunities for
Read moreOn Saturday, April 18th, CircusTalk celebrated the annual circus holiday known as World Circus Day with CircusTalk Online with a
Read moreWhen Seattle resident Jody Poth signed her first circus contract late last year, with Cirque du Soleil at Sea, it
Read moreFor the Rambo Circus troupe, things have been very tough since March 13. Stranded in Mumbai with the entire crew
Read moreCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is in talks with its private equity backer TPG regarding a loan after the coronavirus pandemic
Read moreThe Raluy Legacy Circus joins, as other groups in the territory have done, in solidarity, the manufacturing of sanitary masks
Read moreThe corona-triggered current lockdown has thrown life out of gear for many in West Bengal, including that of circus owners,
Read morethis week in Circus is another bright spot in a series of new circus media and productions popping up online
Read moreArtistic director of Parallel Exit and circus artist Mark Lonergan is making good use of his quarantine time by giving
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalkâs online panel discussion series where we gather experts from around the world in the circus sector to
Read moreVentriloquist Kevin Huesca chatted with Digital Journal about being a part of the “Extravaganza” production at the Jubilee Theater at
Read moreA travelling circus is hoping for an end to the coronavirus crisis after being left with no place to go.
Read moreOne of the biggest circuses in the country, the Rambo Circus, is finding it difficult to make the ends meet.
Read moreHeidi Kirchofer and her husband Joel Melendez knew even before Gov. Ned Lamont shut down non-essential businesses that they were
Read moreToday, most of us have a bit more time at home on our hands than we are used to. Whether
Read moreMONTREAL — Like most of the other festivals that typically take place at the beginning of the summer in Montreal,
Read moreAs millions of Americans retreat into seclusion under the COVID-19 closures, aerial artists Jeremy and Harmony Chute are sequestered in
Read moreCOVID-19âs impacts on society are unprecedented and nobody can say precisely when we will return to normal public life. Experts
Read moreRisk is something circus people talk about constantly, but there is something private about it too. The risk is an
Read moreThere have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
Read moreIt is strange in these times of canceled shows to read a review, but it just so happens that our
Read moreZak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on
Read moreThrough an initiative called New Victory Arts Break, New Victory Theater is inspiring families to learn performing arts skills from
Read moreWhen Sophie Latreille opened the Ottawa Circus School three years ago, she wanted to show that keeping fit doesnât have
Read moref youâve spent a few days juggling homeschooling with work then your lounge may already look like a circus. So
Read moreAs of Tuesday, around 45 people with Circo Hermanos Caballero, or the Brothers Caballero Circus, were staying in recreational vehicles
Read moreOn Thursday, March 12th, the morning after the N.B.A. suspended its season and Donald Trump banned travel from Europe, the
Read moreMany people have quickly become unemployed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world, and most, if not all of
Read morePerformances and events have been canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but one local performer is bringing the
Read moreWhy circus during a pandemic? Jessica Hentoff, the artistic/executive director of Circus Harmony explains, “Circus has always been about joy,
Read moreWhile Cirque Italia was in route to Waco to perform, the Circus received news that their event would not be
Read moreSources told the Edinburgh Evening News that planning for the annual festival, which has become the worldâs biggest arts festival,
Read moreThe entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%
Read moreDuring this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical
Read moreCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
Read moreIn a letter from the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, many learned on March 25th of the cancellation of the beloved
Read moreThe Raluy Historical Circus, founded in Catalonia in the 70s, ended in Castelldefels (Barcelona) on March 9 with the intention
Read moreLeading arts figures say live audiences have “disappeared” and small organisations face bankruptcy during the coronavirus crisis, ahead of an
Read moreâDo or Dieâ is a motto said often by members of Illinois State Universityâs Gamma Phi Circus. Now, more than
Read more(Reuters) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it
Read moreIn an economy stricken by a pandemic â with the demand for services across the board falling dramatically â some
Read moreAs LGBT+ spaces must close their doors amidst growing concerns over COVID-19, digital queer events are on the rise and
Read moreA popular meme going around social media right now includes a quote from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a young
Read moreAt Circa, we are familiar with crisis situations. Risk is part of our world, and one of the key elements
Read moreAFRO-FUSION musician Whitney âBrityâ Matiyanga, who is part of the line-up of artistes performing at The Xiamen Ling Ling International
Read moreAlthough Barabooâs circus museum can no longer entertain and educate visitors in person due to the spread of COVID-19, its
Read moreDuring this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact on the physical, mental and economic health
Read moreCircus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series called see u down the road with
Read moreThe mayor of Newham has strongly denied claims that Stratford Circus Arts Centre is at risk of closure, accusing the
Read moreFaced with the unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19, Cirque du Soleil temporarily laid off 95% of its staff, or 4,679
Read moreMany performing artists and performing arts organizations are experiencing the first wave of coronavirus-related cancellations. While fears about cash flow,
Read moreThe circus community is in a state of turmoil due to repercussions from the COVID-19 virus. There are layoffs, circus
Read moreThis article offers a local solution in response to the sudden unemployment within arts/entertainment community due to COVID-19. Hopefully this
Read moreThis is an ongoing list of cancellations due to the COVID-19 virus that we are collecting from around the circus
Read moreThe Boston Artist Relief Fund will award grants of $500 and $1,000 to individual artists who live in Boston whose
Read more1,400 staff and technicians from its touring and resident shows and 1,200 artists from its shows have been temporarily laid
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalkâs first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to
Read moreAs bad news on cancellations are flying into our inboxes left and right, it seems like the whole world is
Read moreAs the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,
Read moreConfusion, concern and cancellations are shadowing the Las Vegas entertainment scene during the health scare caused by coronavirus. Indicators abound
Read moreThe first case of coronavirus was detected in northern France last week and led to the closure of the Regional
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