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Katharine Kavanagh

A love of physical performance took me into a career as a performer and theatre-maker. A door to the hidden world of circus was opened for me when I toured as a volunteer with Britain's premiere international circus export NoFit State for two summers. In 2013 I was selected for the EU 'Unpack The Arts' residency, to visit and report on a contemporary circus festival as a reviewer and journalist. The programme's aim: 'To create a community within the press who are aware of circus' vocabulary, history and influences, and who are able to produce literature and reviews of shows that encompass critical discourses on new trends and recognise the specific nature of circus dramaturgy'. This website charts my developing relationship with all things circus, and will hopefully provide a useful resource for those who follow on the path to greater critical awareness.

Focus-UK: A Flemish Connection
Behind the Scenes

Focus-UK: A Flemish Connection

by Katharine Kavanagh 18th January 202418th January 2024
‘The First XXXmas: A very naughty-tivity’, a Wales Millennium Centre and Duncan Hallis production
Show Reviews

‘The First XXXmas: A very naughty-tivity’, a Wales Millennium Centre and Duncan Hallis production

by Katharine Kavanagh 20th December 202320th December 2023
‘Books!’, by Tit For Tat
Show Reviews

‘Books!’, by Tit For Tat

by Katharine Kavanagh 23rd October 202323rd October 2023
‘Sawdust Symphony’ by Michael Zandl, David Eisele, and Kolja Huneck
Show Reviews

‘Sawdust Symphony’ by Michael Zandl, David Eisele, and Kolja Huneck

by Katharine Kavanagh 9th October 20239th October 2023
‘Cirque: The Greatest Show’, by Entertainers
Show Reviews

‘Cirque: The Greatest Show’, by Entertainers

by Katharine Kavanagh 26th September 202329th September 2023
‘Grow’, by Niall Moorjani
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‘Grow’, by Niall Moorjani

by Katharine Kavanagh 30th August 202330th August 2023

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