by Ed Gosling | May 21, 2014 | Circus, Reviews
A Night of Gravity, the gala for students graduating from the 12 week intensive aerial course at Gravity Circus Centre, sees them performing alongside their teachers and, while the students don’t eclipse their masters, the sell-out crowd is a very warm one and...
by Katharine Kavanagh | May 19, 2014 | Circus, Features, Interview, Video
Belgian contemporary circus company Feria Musica will be presenting the atmospheric Sinué for two nights only as part of this year’s Brighton Festival. Artistic Director Philippe de Coen is a major force for the circus arts in Belgium, receiving the 2010 “Prix...
by This Is Cabaret | May 5, 2014 | Circus, News
The human cost of aerial entertainment was again highlighted yesterday when eleven acrobats were injured (one critically) during an show in Rhode Island in the United States. The latest incident occurred at Providence’s Dunkin’Donuts Center during a...
by This Is Cabaret | May 2, 2014 | Circus, News
Being imaginative and subversive sorts, most charity efforts by cabaret performers are a little different to the usual fun run or cake bake. This year, we’ve already seen a variety show in the West End and a boundary-pushing burlesque event. Preacher...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Apr 30, 2014 | Circus, Features
Circuses come out with the sunshine and, now Spring is truly upon us, we have a fine crop to pick from this month. The Udderbelly Festival is back on the Southbank, where stylish ensemble Gandini Juggling will continue to impress until the 18th with Smashed, and...
by Victoria Carlin | Apr 30, 2014 | Circus, Reviews
In their debut show Triptych, circus company Bikes and Rabbits demonstrate an unusual affinity with objects. Where a heeled shoe appears, solo performer Alice Allart sees a swinging club, a head of lettuce becomes a rhythmic gymnastics ball. Oddity inhabits this...
Recent Comments