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12 week Introductory Course to Circus
22 April 2022
Circus Factory is running an introductory course in circus. We are looking for young adults aged 18 – 30 who are interested in learning a wide range of circus skills. With expert tutors in ground and aerial acrobatics, object manipulation, body movement and theatrical performance, this course will appeal to people who enjoy being physically
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Let’s Celebrate World Circus Day at Wandesford Quay!
11 April 2022
Cork Printmakers, Backwater Artists Group and The Lavit Gallery are pleased to present: In The Open – Faoin Spéir World Circus Day with Circus Factory April 16th, 2022. Circus Factory is taking over the courtyard at Wandesford Quay for World Circus Day. Join us for a day of fun for both adults and kids. We’ve
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Artists Needed for an Evening Cabaret
16 February 2022
We’re looking for artists to take part in our evening cabaret. We have six spots available for talented circus performers to fill. This cabaret is part of the Arts Council funded programme: In the Open | Faoin Spéir, which will see a variety of outdoor arts events taking place in public spaces around Ireland. We’ll
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Circus Skills Classes for February, March and April
15 February 2022
January’s 6 week courses and introduction circus skills classes were an absolute hit. You’ll be pleased to learn that you can now register for this term. For February, March and April, we’ve added circus disciplines that were not in the last term. Check on what’s on offer below to find out what they are… Circus
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Circus Factory was delighted to be in a position to invite 6 professional circus performers to spend a week investigating the storyline of the 4 lovers in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. During a research and development week held at the Firkin Crane, through working in solos, duos, and ensemble R&D, six talented artists were brought
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International Phenomenon Spymonkey Are Coming to Cork!
8 February 2022
We’re are thrilled to announce the first Circus Factory Weekend intensive of the new year. Join us for a weekend of clown with the spectacular physical comedy group: Spymonkey. Spymonkey are the UK’s leading physical comedy ensemble and consist of a core creative ensemble comprising artistic directors Toby Park, Petra Massey and Aitor Basauri, associate
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Accredited Circus Skills For Young People: Survey
2 February 2022
We’re Doing a Feasibility Study! Circus Factory is a circus training and creation space in Cork city. We’re undertaking a feasibility study for an accredited circus skills course for young people aged 16 – 25. If you’re between 16 – 25 and would be interested in such a course, please take the 3min survey below.
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Circus Factory Residency Programme 2021 – Where Are They Now?
24 January 2022
With the applications closing for the Factory Days and Factory Bites residency programme, we got in touch with some of last year’s recipients to find out how the residency programme at Circus Factory Cork helped them develop as an artist. Applications close January 27th at 5.30 pm. 2021 Residency Programme Recipients Natasha Bourke – Interdisciplinary
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Try Something New in Early 2022: Circus Introduction Classes
18 January 2022
Have you been dreaming of flying high with aerial silks? Or maybe you want to test your focus and balance walking the tight wire? Maybe, just maybe you want to spin in circles in the Cyr Wheel? You can try all that and more with single session circus introduction classes. Each week we will feature
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Circus Factory Residency Programme 2022 – Applications now open
14 December 2021
Deadline for applications: Thursday 27th January 5.30pm 2022 Open / Download guidelines (including link for application form) as .pdf here Circus Factory are delighted to offer a total of 9 circus arts residency opportunities through an open call as part of our professional development programme 2022 – supported by Arts Council Ireland In 2022 we
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