Our Work - Circus City Bristol

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Circus City Festival

Formed in 2015 as a collaboration between city wide venues and arts organisations passionate about celebrating Bristol as a City of Circus, the festival

Circus Routes

Circus Routes encompasses a programme of work exploring how circus can meet local need across communities in Bristol. Programmes in the Heart of Bristol’s

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Circus Development

Circus City is nationally and internationally recognised in the development and support of contemporary circus. We are distinctly European, with a strong international profile

Artist Opportunities

Commissions, workshops and producer support. Circus City was born of a desire to celebrate Bristol as a centre for contemporary circus and provide a

Our Impact

Since its inception Circus City has reached 20,000+ beneficiaries, across 272 performances, activities & events. We have worked with 154 artists made up of

Get Involved

How to get involved with Circus City Circus City is committed to being an equal opportunities employer whether you are an artist, professional creative

I’m excited to develop and share this project not only to amplify marginalised voices; but to empower others to advocate for their health, bask in the radiance of black joy, and boldly honour their bodies
New Authors Commissioned Artist, Farrell Cox 2023
Since its inception Circus City has become an established, and highly valued part of Bristol’s Cultural scene, and is uniquely placed to reach across different communities in the city
Jo Plimmer, Senior Arts Officer Bristol City Council
I’d recommend it to anyone. Theatre that overcomes language and borders. Wherever and whoever you are, you will find awe, joy and curiosity here
Audience Feedback 2023
Circus City immersed me in a world where ideas (sometimes crazy ones) took flight and went in directions I could have never guessed. I’ve realised how different we all are and how important it is to protect ideas because you never know how amazing these might become
Volunteer Feedback 2023
The best thing was being given the opportunity to do our show in Bristol and feel supported by our local community. It was a privilege to be part of such a great festival and a dream come true to perform to a sold out audience in a venue that means a lot [to] us
Artist Feedback 2023
It’s a really big technical show. The support of the festival has meant that we have the time and the space to play and perfect and finish it
Ockham’s Razor, 2023
It made me think about humanity, all the joys, sorrows, pain and beauty that it entails
Audience Feedback 2021
Refreshingly honest and personable, these themes have never been more relevant than now
Audience Feedback 2021

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