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When do you feel most productive? When we are setting up for an event there is a buzz of excitement and productivity. There are tents to be raised , rigs to be built and tightropes to attend to. All the team works hard to get the set up complete within a few hours. After set…

May is the time of the Green Man and Mother Nature Here at Higher Beings Circus we have always loved the mythology of the Green Man. He is the ancient symbol of regeneration and abundance. In 2001 we made our first Green man on stilts and it wasn’t long before  this unique foliate character found…

It’s a firm favourite on our events calendar and we love being part of it. The topic of the day is pirates ! Plymouth Pirate weekend 18th & 19th May 2024 Head to Plymouth for Pirate weekend on the 18th and 19th of May 2024 and you will find pirates galore and a host of…

Looking back to glorious times from 2015 Today we are writing about the times we had at the incredible working  vintage Fairground Fairground in Devon. Dingles Fairground museum counts as one of the United Kingdoms Hidden Gems. The fairground is packed full of beautiful unique historic fairground rides and memorabilia . This setting was the…

No regrets There is something mesmerizingly powerful  and beautiful about the energy of fire. A fire performance creates a warm entertaining spectacle,  the flames make hypnotic patterns as they are skillfully manipulated by the performer. Fire eating, dragon staff , fire juggling and fire spinning all need practice, safety training ,  planning  and risk assessment. The…

regrets ? Life is full of lightness and darkness and ups and downs , somehow we have to try and keep our balance and keep moving forward. We shouldn’t always focus on regrets, but if we do then let the regrets be our teacher, and use our regrets to bring about a change for the…

What makes you nervous? High winds and wet weather make us a little nervous. Aerial acts , wire walking and stiltwalking become tricky in these conditions. It’s great when there is a plan B and an outdoor event can become an indoor one. We are fortunate enough to have some large event marquee Star Canopies …

How do you unwind after a demanding day? In our world we find circus skills incredibly relaxing .  If you are juggling, perched on the aerial hoop or spinning some fire , then you are not thinking of anything else. All the worries and stresses of a busy day are cast aside when you are…

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Festival season is on our mind Festival season is coming soon !  We will be taking our circus zone to different events and festivals in the UK Watch the show then have a go !  It’s Free ! Come and join in the circus skills workshop, test your balance , have a go on the…