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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.

‘Closer’, by Circa
Show Reviews

‘Closer’, by Circa

by Katharine Kavanagh 25th August 201625th August 2016
‘Y Môr’, by Splatch Cardiff
Show Reviews

‘Y Môr’, by Splatch Cardiff

by Katharine Kavanagh 1st August 20161st August 2016
‘Circus Xtreme’, by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Show Reviews

‘Circus Xtreme’, by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

by Katharine Kavanagh 23rd June 201623rd June 2016
‘Luzia’, by Cirque du Soleil
Show Reviews

‘Luzia’, by Cirque du Soleil

by Katharine Kavanagh 12th June 201613th June 2016
‘Demain’/’Colibri’, by L’École Nationale de Cirque
Behind the Scenes

‘Demain’/’Colibri’, by L’École Nationale de Cirque

by Katharine Kavanagh 4th June 20165th June 2016
UniverSoul Circus, Western Unit 2016
Show Reviews

UniverSoul Circus, Western Unit 2016

by Katharine Kavanagh 31st May 201631st May 2016

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