Circus Review: A Night Of Gravity

Circus Review: A Night Of Gravity

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...
Eleven Acrobats Injured In Rhode Island Fall

Eleven Acrobats Injured In Rhode Island Fall

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...
Circus Treats: What’s On in May

Circus Treats: What’s On in May

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...
Circusfest 2014 Review: Triptych

Circusfest 2014 Review: Triptych

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...