Meet Your Circus Course Coaches: Cormac Mohally
25 July 2022
Cormac has had a passion for Circus from a young age, and has made Circus his career since training at the Belfast Circus School in 1999 – 2000. Cormac is now artistic director of Circus Factory, having been one of the founding members, and combines his love of circus with his passion for sharing knowledge
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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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Meet Your Circus School Coaches: Noelle Ní Riagáin
15 June 2022
Noelle Ní Riagáin is a coach in Circus Factory’s Circus School – ‘3 Month Introduction Course in Contemporary Circus Arts’. Noelle studied physical theatre under the Direction of Belinda Wild. Joined an ensemble that produced Shakespeare plays through Mask and street troop, Criac na Coillte where she learnt Stilt walking and puppeteering. She worked and
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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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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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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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