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october 2019
26oct(oct 26)7:30 pm27(oct 27)7:30 pmThe Escape ActA Holocaust Memoir | SHOW
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The Escape Act - A Holocaust Memoir us a one woman there show incorporating elements of circus and puppetry, based around the true story of Irene
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The Escape Act – A Holocaust Memoir us a one woman there show incorporating elements of circus and puppetry, based around the true story of Irene Danner-Storm, a Jewish acrobat who survived World War II hiding at the German Althoff Circus. The show switches between past and present, between character and performer, intersecting Irene’s life events with the performers experiences as a grandchild of Holocaust survivors. As Irene’s story triggers her memories, the performer is forced to let her past in.
Written and performed by New York artist Star Meishar, this show is a fascinating meeting of circus and theatre, of historical research and artistic exploration. It delves into the depths of multi-generational trauma and timeless humane questions and explores the power of circus as a place of refuge and escape.
Saturday 26th October | 7.30pm | The Escape Act Show
Sunday 27th October | 1pm – 3pm | Workshop by Stav Meishar
Sunday 27th October | 7.30pm | The Escape Act Show
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26 (Saturday) 7:30 pm - 27 (Sunday) 7:30 pm
27oct11:00 am1:00 pmThey see us rollingRochene - Project Hoop
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Date:Â Sunday 27th October 2019 Time: 11am - 1pm Once they see you rolling, they maybe hating. This workshop is a must master class for rolls! We will
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Date:Â Sunday 27th October 2019
Time: 11am – 1pm
Once they see you rolling, they maybe hating. This workshop is a must master class for rolls! We will be exploring the world of rolls and combination rolls. Some of the things we will explore during this workshop are; chest, back, infinite chest rolls, chest to back, matrix, jawbreakers, throws, 360, 3d, flips, duck ins, double rolls and combo moves. Participants are taught according to level. This workshop is suitable for confident beginners, intermediates and advanced.
Rochene is teacher, performer and trickster.
As Project Hoop director, Rochene turned what started out as a hobby, into her passion and a way of life. She has over 8 years teaching experience, along with a whole load of hoop badassery. Project Hoop is based in Nottingham and loves sharing technical moves, dance and circus. Rochene’s skill and enthusiasm has led her to teach and perform across the UK and beyond, as well as featuring on TV, film and radio.
Price: £30
Spots: minimum 7 Â –Â Â maximum 15
Minimum age: 11 years old
Cancelation policy: Refunds are only given in the even of the workshop being cancelled. Cancellations or non attendance by participants are not refunded, however they may re-sell their ticket individually.
Book your spot online now with CircusMASH using Mindbody app:
Please, notice that this is not a free workshop. After you book your spot with CircusMASH you will get a confirmation email with the instructions to follow and pay Rochene directly.
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(Sunday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
27oct1:00 pm3:00 pmROPE: THE ELEMENTS || Part One: Dynamic RopeKat Clark
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Date: Sunday 27th October 2019 Time: 1.00-3.00pm Corde lisse has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most thrilling, brave and pure of the aerial circus arts. This
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Date: Sunday 27th October 2019
Time: 1.00-3.00pm
Time: 1.00-3.00pm
Corde lisse has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most thrilling, brave and pure of the aerial circus arts. This simple piece of corde offers a world possibilities for freedom of movement and expression and technical progression with an irresistible acrobatic flare.
ROPE: THE ELEMENTS is a three-part workshop series offered by Kat Clark, one of the UK’s leading corde lisse artists and teachers. In it, participants will learn techniques, tricks and sequences in three of rope’s main movement disciplines – dynamics, rolling and spinning.
Part two: Rolling
The classic roll up, in which artists defy gravity and effortlessly spiral up and away from the ground, are the flagship skill of the family of rolling movements within the art of corde lisse. Thankfully, there are more accessible skills to start with when learning rolling! From rolling up to rolling down, from spiral rolls to hiplock roll ups to dynamic roll ups, the next edition of Rope: The Elements will introduce students to the foundation techniques of the roll up family. In addition to the rolls themselves, we will be looking at interesting and fun ways to set up roll ups, as well as certain skills that go hand in hand with roll ups such as side planche.
*The date for Part Three: Spinning will be announced shortly.
Further info and pre reqs:
Each workshop is two hours and this first series will be held in Birmingham. The workshops are intermediate level – those with less rope experience but 18 months training in another aerial discipline are welcome. Participants will be expected to invert multiple times in the air without assistance, and have a working knowledge of base positions such as s-wrap, hiplock etc.
If you have any questions about your level, please get in touch; I try to accommodate everyone 🙂
Participants are invited to make a whole day of it and also sign up to the twin workshop STRAPS AND AERIAL TECHNIQUE, which will be held on the same day.
*See Facebook event for more info on the straps workshop.
Price: each workshop is 35£ or £60 for both.
Spots: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Cancellation policy: 48hr notice of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed upon request.
Cancellation policy: 48hr notice of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed upon request.
Minimum age: 13 years old
Please, notice that this is not a free workshop. After you book your spot with CircusMASH you will get a confirmation email with the instructions to follow and pay Kat directly.
If you don’t get this email, please contact training@circusmash.co.uk AND kathrynclark2008@gmail.com on the same email.
If you don’t get this email, please contact training@circusmash.co.uk AND kathrynclark2008@gmail.com on the same email.
Kat Clark is an Australian-born, UK-based circus artist and coach specialising in the aerial circus arts and partner acrobatics. In her late 20s, Kat fell in love with circus’ unique blend of self-expression, technical physicality and energetic honesty. It wasn’t long before Kat threw in a successful ten-year career in journalism to dive into this magical sweaty world full time. Today Kat is known for her dynamic yet feminine creations framed on an impressive technical skill base.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
27oct3:30 pm5:30 pmSTRAPS AND AERIAL TECHNIQUEKat Clark
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Date: Sunday 27th October 2019 Time: 3.30-5.30pm Generally considered the most challenging of the classical aerial equipment, aerial straps are a wonderful cross training tool for any aerialist
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Date: Sunday 27th October 2019
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Generally considered the most challenging of the classical aerial equipment, aerial straps are a wonderful cross training tool for any aerialist as well as being a unique and exciting discipline in and of themselves. In the beginning, aerial straps training has a big focus on correct technique, alignment, body position and conditioning, building the strength, awareness and ability to move onto more challenging moves. By taking away the grip-strength factor prevalent in the other aerial disciplines, straps offers the best opportunity to strengthen other important parts of your body and focus technique and transitions.
Many artists of the other aerial disciplines achieved many of the harder moves and transitions such as side planche, classic roll ups and spinning technique on straps first.
In this two-hour all-level workshop, we will practice the basic wraps and positions on straps alongside correct spotting technique, in order to build strength and body awareness to take your aerial to the next level. More difficult options and pathways will be offered to more advanced students.
No pre-reqs but PLEASE BRING WRIST PROTECTION – either tubi grips or tennis style sweat bands.
*This 2-hour workshop is open to all, and can be done stand alone, or partnered with ROPE: THE ELEMENTS workshops for a discount, which will be held on the same date. Over the course of the three dates, spinning and dynamics on straps will also be explored.
Price: £35 or £60 when booking ROPE: THE ELEMENTS, on the same day
Spots: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Cancellation policy:Â 48hr notice of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed upon request.
Cancellation policy:Â 48hr notice of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed upon request.
Minimum age: 13 years old
Please, notice that this is not a free workshop. After you book your spot with CircusMASH you will get a confirmation email with the instructions to follow and pay Kat directly.
If you don’t get this email, please contact training@circusmash.co.uk AND kathrynclark2008@gmail.com on the same email.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kat!
Kat Clark is an Australian-born, UK-based circus artist and coach specialising in the aerial circus arts and partner acrobatics. In her late 20s, Kat fell in love with circus’ unique blend of self-expression, technical physicality and energetic honesty. It wasn’t long before Kat threw in a successful ten-year career in journalism to dive into this magical sweaty world full time. Today Kat is known for her dynamic yet feminine creations framed on an impressive technical skill base.
Time
(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
29oct10:30 am4:00 pmMonsterMASH WorkshopYOUTH WORKSHOP | FANCY DRESS | 10.30-4pm | 5-8 years old
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This half term we invite all youth The Monster Mash Workshop. FANCY DRESS! Parents will be permitted into the space at 3.40pm for a scare
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This half term we invite all youth The Monster Mash Workshop.Â
FANCY DRESS! Parents will be permitted into the space at 3.40pm for a scare before the workshops finish at 4pm!
Learn all type of circus including:
Aerial
Acrobatics
Clowning
Juggling
Balance
These workshops are open to all levels: both complete beginners and youth students that have been doing circus for a while.
No matter what their level is, we will always find fun ways to challenge them!
Price: £30
Early bird discount available when booking before the end of September.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
31oct10:30 am4:00 pmMonsterMASH WorkshopYOUTH WORKSHOP | FANCY DRESS | 10.30-4pm | 9+ years old
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This half term we invite all youth The Monster Mash Workshop. FANCY DRESS! Parents will be permitted into the space at 3.40pm for a scare
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This half term we invite all youth The Monster Mash Workshop.Â
FANCY DRESS! Parents will be permitted into the space at 3.40pm for a scare before the workshops finish at 4pm!
Learn all type of circus including:
Aerial
Acrobatics
Clowning
Juggling
Balance
These workshops are open to all levels: both complete beginners and youth students that have been doing circus for a while.
No matter what their level is, we will always find fun ways to challenge them!
Price: £30
Early bird discount available when booking before the end of September.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
november 2019
23nov7:30 pm11:00 pmAutumn Scratch NightDONATION
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CircusMASH is all about supporting the development of circus and multidisciplinary art forms, whether in a professional context or as a community member looking to explore their artistic side. Artists &
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CircusMASH is all about supporting the development of circus and multidisciplinary art forms, whether in a professional context or as a community member looking to explore their artistic side.
Artists & explorers, experimenters & innovators, are invited to open their sketch book and share their ideas at CircusMASH Scratch Nights.
We invite you to come along, enjoy the show, have a drink and give some feedback to the artists so you can feel part of a creative process.
More info about performers coming up soon.
This is a donations based event. In order to keep running them we suggest a £5 donation.
Register for a performance slot
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
december 2019
13dec(dec 13)1:00 am14(dec 14)1:00 amTWENTY20Winter Show 2019
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TWENTY20 is our latest community production perform in the Christmas show. Come and watch, get inspired, thoughtful and amazed. Friday 13th December 2019 - 7.00pm Saturday 14th December 2019 - 1.00pm Saturday 14th December
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TWENTY20 is our latest community production perform in the Christmas show.
Come and watch, get inspired, thoughtful and amazed.
Friday 13th December 2019 – 7.00pm
Saturday 14th December 2019 – 1.00pm
Saturday 14th December 2019 – 7.00pm
Tickets will be on sale soon
Time
13 (Friday) 1:00 am - 14 (Saturday) 1:00 am