Bindlestiff Family Circus Talks About the Nouveau Sideshow
The Bindlestiff Family Circus shared their review of the circus panel discussion on the sideshow resurgence and history that took
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North America
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Your Complete Guide to Montréal Complètement Cirque
Summer in Montréal, poutine and beer, music drifting down cobble-stoned streets and thanks to Montréal Complètement Cirque festival–which is in
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What We Need: This Round table on Circus, Culture & Diversity in Montréal
As circus artists, presenters and fans gather in Montréal for the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival that runs July 6 thru
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375 Celebration Brings Big Circus: 7 Fingers Explores Montréal’s History
This year Montreal is going above and beyond the usual summer fanfare to celebrate it’s 375th birthday. Just for some
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The Audience Can Wait: Putting the Process Before the Production
Four days into development and rehearsal for their upcoming show, the artists participating in Circus Sessions 2017 are taking a
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Where Fairy Tale Meets New Circus, Eat Sweet Feet by Le Radiant
We aspire to represent the beauty and grace of extraordinary skills, but also the imperfections born of ordinary people, who
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Acrobatic Conundrum’s Terry Crane Keeps Spinning Yarns–An Interview
This past March in Chicago I sat down at a chai cafe with Acrobatic Conundrum’s artistic director and co-founder, Terry
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Goodbye Ringling–Gone But Never Forgotten
When an institution has been around for 146 Years, there is little you can say about it that hasn’t been
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Big Top Life for New Circus Family
Taylor & Kelly Spring are a nouveau circus family, and just like the old circus families they are continuing the
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Circus Summer Seminar in Montreal
This year, Montreal is turning 375 years old and what better way to celebrate than with non-stop festivities? Montreal is
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Paramour’s Curtain Closes on Broadway
Paramour, Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway musical , closed its curtain for the last time at Lyric Theatre on April 16th.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC Spotlights Circus Arts
In recognition of the eighth annual World Circus Day, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has announced that its 50th anniversary in
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A Call for Proposals for International Market of Contemporary Circus
Montréal has so much influence in the contemporary circus world. There is the Cirque du Soleil headquarters, located in circus
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Performer Injured During LUZIA Swing Act is Doing Well
Cirque du Soleil performer who injured in a swing-to-swing jump trick during the opening night of LUZIA in Seattle last
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New Circus Doors in the US
With the launch of Circus Talk News came the unfortunate announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey closing up
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A Moment of Circus in Chicago
In a couple of weeks, both circus artists and circus fans in Chicago are going to be privvy to a
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The Big Apple Circus is Dead, Long Live the Big Apple Circus!
The Wall Street Journal announced today that the Big Apple Circus has been acquired in a bankruptcy auction from the
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Silent Clown Unplugged: A Sneak Peek at Barry Lubin’s Memoirs
The man behind the beloved Grandma character releases an autobiography today about his influences, his struggles with cancer and addiction,
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Cirque Alfonse: A Neo-Traditional Family Circus Keeps it Real
A young company built on a traditional family circus model embraces untraditional artistry using surprising materials and seeking honesty above
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CINARS Biennial Provides Global Connections for Performance Art & Industry
This multi-disciplinary event drew 1,300 participants from 40 countries and presented over 150 shows, including a strong circus element. This
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Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford (1931-2014)
America says good-bye to a beloved performer and circus owner. Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford died on November 1, 2014. She was
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