The premiere of ‘Four Lovers‘ is looming, a circus play in this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival, asked the cast some questions about themselves and about their characters. Find out how they would describe their characters in three words and the challenges of doing a Shakespeare play as a Circus artist. You will also find out
Circus Factory member and past 3 month course student Anna Jones has entered this year’s Cork Rose. She wants to bring light to a number of issues including the insurance crisis in Ireland and how it’s affecting the Arts in particular. Anna also hopes to highlight that there are many paths to success in life,
For many years, ‘Lords of Strut’ has been a household name. Be it from watching them in Fitzgerald park in Cork City winning the Laya Street Performers World Championship in 2013. Or from watching them grace our televion screens on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017. This comedic acro-dance duo took the world by storm and
Meet Will Flanagan who spent his residency training in Tight Wire with mentor Tony Mahon. One of Circus Factory’s aim is to provide a training and development space for artists; this is done by daily use of our training facility and through the Circus Factory Residency Programmes: Factory Bites and Factory Days. Let’s meet the
Meet Linda Cullen who spent her residency looking at the role of motherhood. One of Circus Factory’s aim is to provide a training and development space for artists; this is done by daily use of our training facility and through the Circus Factory Residency Programmes: Factory Bites and Factory Days. Let’s meet the artists who
Meet Chloe Cummins who researched aerial silks, hoop, floor work and ISL (Irish Sign Language). One of Circus Factory’s aim is to provide a training and development space for artists; this is done by daily use of our training facility and through the Circus Factory Residency Programmes: Factory Bites and Factory Days. With residencies well
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
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+) &
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.
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?