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The world’s first professional acrobats were flipping through the Middle East 4,000 years ago
The ancient city-states in the Middle East had a vibrant economic and social life centered […]
Joe Exotic channels the spirit of America’s 19th-century tiger kings
Joe Exotic is the subject of Netflix’s documentary series “Tiger King”. Joe Exotic’s real name […]
Circus Oz is to close after 44 years. They irrevocably changed Australian circus, and brought it to the world
I worked at the Roundhouse Performing Art Centre in London in 1980. Thelma, the legendary […]
We’re two physios who ran away with the circus. Here’s what we learned
Cirque combines extreme athletic performances, diverse artists, and breathtaking spectacles to create a show that […]
Exploring the St. Lawrence River through the performing arts
We cannot comprehend the St. Lawrence River. It is impossible to understand the entire river because […]
The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century
The terrifying clown has become an icon of horror. Every Halloween, you’ll see vicious clowns, […]
How the ‘circus’ became the metaphor of choice in political rhetoric
In his 2023 Speech for the New Year, Labour Leader Keir Starmer repeated his criticism of […]
Intake to the National Institute of Circus Arts has been ‘paused’. Where to next for Australia’s performing arts training?
The intake of 2024 for the Bachelor’s degree at the National Institute of Circus Arts […]
Edinburgh Fringe 2023: how to immerse yourself in the world’s biggest arts festival
The Edinburgh International Festival was launched in 1947. It was only a matter of time before a […]