The Circus Space

Artform: Theatre
Region: London
Local authority: Hackney

The Circus Space is one of the top circus schools in Europe, offering the UK's only degree-level education in circus arts. The building houses a creation space, and the organisation offers professional development opportunities for aspiring and established performers. The Circus Space also delivers participatory and leisure activities including the London Youth Circus, and a varied performance programme including regular cabaret nights. Our funding supports core costs, as well as the youth circus and the professional development programme for emerging professional artists.

Funding awards

2012-2013: £339,897
2013-2014: £347,715
2014-2015: £356,755

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I Came to Live Out Loud - highlights

The highlights from Circus Space's Foundation Degree 2nd year ensemble, July 2010. Directed by Joyce Henderson Find out more about our Higher Education programme: https://circusspace.co.uk/degree

Strange Forces - Matthew Green - Juggling

Matthew Green - 'tilT' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/de... Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Lynn Scott - Juggling

Lynn Scott - 'For the birds' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Heidi Hickling-Moore - Rope

Heidi Hickling-Moore - 'Are you nervous?' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

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Strange Forces - Louis Gift and Beren D'Amico - Hand to hand

Louis Gift and Beren D'Amico Harp by Helen Orford Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Lydia Harper - Static cloud

Lydia Harper - 'Where Your Wings Were...' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Helen Orford - Hula hoop

Helen Orford - 'Miss Philippa Presents' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Gonzalo Basualdo - Rope

Gonzalo Basualdo - 'What Happened?' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Beth Williams - Aerial Straps

Beth Williams - 'Lane Navachi' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Ben Brown - Aerial Hoop & Bungee

Ben Brown - 'Promise Me' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Arce López Gutiérrez - Chinese Pole

Arce López Gutiérrez - P-Olé Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Strange Forces - Tom Ball - Static Trapeze

Tom Ball - 'Julio Shrimp: The spontaneous adventure I have been planning for months' Performed as part of the Circus Space BA Hons Degree 3rd year devised pieces, 'Strange Forces'. Find out more about the Circus Space Higher Education Programme at http://circusspace.co.uk/degree Video by Mark Morreau - http://www.morreaux.co.uk/

Circus Space Degree FAQs - Is there an age limit?

"Is there an age limit for the Circus Arts Degree programme?" Answered by our Higher Education Courses Administrator, Jodie Diaz. www.circusspace.co.uk/degree

Circus Space Degree FAQs - I missed the degree open day, can I visit some other time?

"I missed the degree open day - can I visit some other time?" Answered by our Higher Education Courses Administrator, Jodie Diaz. https://circusspace.co.uk/education-and-learning/further-higher-education/visits

Director Shelly Love filming The Forgotten Trilogy

The Circus Space Combustion Chamber has been turned into a film set this week, as Shelly Love films our 2nd year Foundation Degree students in her new work, The Forgotten Trilogy. Find out more about the project: http://sideshow-circusmagazine.com/map/circusnews/roundhouse-and-circus-space-announce-film-trilogy-directed-shelly-love

National Youth Circus Event 2013

On 22 - 24 February 2013 youth circus organisations from across the UK met at Circus Space in Hoxton for the National Youth Circus Event 2013. Film created by Guy Gotto and Roundhouse http://nationalyouthcircusevent.tumblr.com/

Circus Space Degree FAQs - What does the audition involve and what are you looking for?

"What does the audition involve and what are you looking for?" Answered by Circus Space's Head of Acrobatics, Glen Stewart.

Strange Forces - rehearsal - Tom

Tom rehearsing for Strange Forces - the BA Hons and Postgraduate Degree Devised Pieces. Find out more about the Degree Programme at http://www.circusspace.co.uk/page/3095/Higher+Education+Programme

Strange Forces - rehearsal - Gonzalo

Gonzalo rehearsing for Strange Forces - the BA Hons and Postgraduate Degree Devised Pieces. Find out more about the Degree Programme at http://www.circusspace.co.uk/page/3095/Higher+Education+Programme

Strange Forces - link rehearsals - Wednesday

Circus Arts Degree first years rehearsing the links for Strange Forces - the BA Hons and Postgraduate Degree Devised Pieces. Find out more about the Degree Programme at http://www.circusspace.co.uk/page/3095/Higher+Education+Programme

Circus Space Degree FAQs - How much does the Circus Arts Degree cost?

"How much does the Circus Arts Degree cost?' Answered by student support officer Tony Cullen. For more information on fees and funding for our Higher Education Programme, visit http://www.circusspace.co.uk/page/3402/Fees+and+funding

Circus Space Degree FAQs - Do students do 'everything'?

"Do students get to do 'everything' on the Circus Arts Degree?" Answered by Circus Space's Head of Aerial, Juliette Hardy-Donaldson

Circus Space Degree FAQs - What level do I need to be at to get on to the Degree Programme?

"What level do I need to be at to get on to the Circus Arts Degree Programme?" Answered by Circus Space's Head of Acrobatics, Glen Stewart.

Circus Space Degree FAQs - Where can I live?

"Where can I live while I'm on the Circus Arts Degree Programme?" Answered by our Higher Education Courses Administrator, Jodie Diaz www.circusspace.co.uk/degree

Circus Space Degree FAQs - Do I need any circus experience to get on to the degree?

"Do I need any circus experience to get on to the degree?" Answered by our Director of Higher Education Courses, Tim Roberts. www.circusspace.co.uk/degree

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