The State of the Art | Circus Conference ^expired Free

A two-day radical circus conference; explorations, interrogations, provocations and conversations for makers and thinkers. Designed through consultation within the sector, this event has been shaped for and by the people who make circus in the UK today.

This is a conference aimed at producers, presenters, artists and circus fans. Let’s discuss the next 250 years of circus together, without the establishment’s agenda, and foster creative debate amongst ourselves.

The State of the Art will include open space discussions, debates and inspirational TED style talks. Confirmed speakers include: Ali Williams, Gerry Cottle, Firenza Guidi, Ken Fanning, Orit Azaz, The Flying Seagull Project, Professor Vanessa, John Fox, Jaine Lumsden, Kate Kavanagh.

What makes quality?
Circus is a way of life.
Where are we going and how do we get there?
How can circus respond to challenges we face in today’s society?
Dramaturgy in Circus
And whatever you want to bring to it.


Tuesday 17 April
Morning :
Brunch, welcome and provocations

Afternoon :
Orit Azaz // What do we want to talk about?
Jaine Lumsden // What Makes Quality
NoFit State founders // Circus as a way of life
Ken Fanning and Gerry Cottle // TED-style talks

Evening :
Dinner, NoFit State new show LEXICON and party!

Wednesday 18 April
Morning :
Coffee and Networking
John Fox // Morning words
Ali Williams // Circus as a response to today’s challenges
Firenza Guidi // Dramaturgy in circus
Flying Seagull Project // TED talk

Afternoon :
Kate Kavannagh, Luke Hallgarten // How we talk about circus
Vicki Amedume // Where are we going and how do we get there