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  • Positive people

    Who do you spend the most time with? It’s best to spend time with people who make you feel good. Spend time with people who make you smile and the people who you love. Here is a beautiful photo of our very own Multi skilled circus performer, Circus Frances . She is an aerialist ,…

  • What’s your circus name ?

    If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? First, pick your skill . Would you fly through the air on a trapeze , juggle with flaming swords , be a highwire diva, a  commedic clown, or an enigmatic ring mistress ? Next, pick any name you like and add it…

  • The height of  sweet enjoyment

    Describe your dream chocolate bar. The stiltwalking chefs obviously love Stilton cheese, but what would their favourite chocolate bar be ? This weekend our stiltwalker chefs return to Highcliff Food Festival on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th of June . We know there will be many incredible culinary delights, locally produced  beverages  and all kinds of…

  • Childhood adventure

    The circus zone is full of adventure & learning. As they step through the circus Archway and into our circus workshop,children are greeted with many possibilities. Balance In the circus workshop With our roller bowlers , tightwire, slacklines , stilts and unicycles children can test out and improve their balance . There is something iresistable…

  • Fairystory magic

    List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? A childhood full of fairytale books fueled my imagination. Going to sleep with a mind full of dragons,  knights, witches, and fairies must have been the start of a journey. Many years ago I borrowed a book from a small library on Clapham common.…

  • Frightfully brave

    What fears have you overcome and how? Perhaps being an aerialist wouldn’t be the obvious choice for someone who is scared of heights or performing in public. Whilst we can’t claim that learning circus skills helps you overcome all your fears, we can say they are great for building up your confidence and fitness levels,…

  • Chasing rainbows by night

    What jobs have you had? Believe me , all our crew have had some extremely varied and challenging jobs in the past. Our ring master, Star spent many years driving HGV lorries and has had jobs as varied as potatoe riddling, milking cows, being a motorbike courier and running a fishing boat. Our other ther team…

  • Peaceful practice

    Peaceful Practising a hobby can bring about a feeling of peace. When you are practising circus skills you are in the here and now. You are focusing on the task at hand , you are free from the stresses and problems of your day. It is a wonderful thing to set time aside for a…

  • Old times

    Do you remember life before the internet? We are of an age when we do. Memories of navigating around London using an A to Z map and taking directions over the phone using a pen and paper to write them down come to mind. We can all still choose to limit our Internet use and…

  • Accidently good at Circus skills

    What are you good at? You will never know how many things you are good at unless you keep trying something new. You could find out you are brilliant at welding ,amazing at making sushi or a phenomenal Saxophone player.  You could surprise yourself and find you have a flare for Circus skills. It can…