Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival | Weekend 1
5 September 2022
The first weekend of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival can be seen just over the horizon. After a wonderfully whimsical festival launch at the Bodega, it’s clear the people of Cork are ready and willing to be welcomed, wowed, and even woo’d by charming characters. Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival: Weekend 1 The
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Pitch’d Festival Cabaret Call Out
19 July 2022
The Pitch’d programme is nearly ready but it’s missing one crucial thing… YOU! This is your chance to perform at Circus Factory’s flagship festival: Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival. As part of Pitch’d this September, we are looking for acts to perform at The Renegade Cabaret at Circus Factory on Sept 16th (18+) &
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What is Physical Literacy?
17 June 2022
If you interested in pursuing Ireland’s only 3 month full-time Circus Introduction course, you need to understand physical literacy. What is Physical Literacy? Physical literacy is made up of three areas. It’s how capable you are doing something physical, how you understand what you need to do, and how you feel while doing it.
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Commedia dell’Arte Introduction Course
12 May 2022
Are you ready to take the next step for your career in theatre? Do you want to work with a world renowned director to develop your physical improvisational skills? Circus Factory is bringing Commedia dell’Arte to Cork City, with a 5 day introduction course with THE Annie Ryan of Corn Exchange. What is Commedia dell’Arte?
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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 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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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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