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Circus Thoughts From Circus People

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.

Billy Smart’s Circus 2014
Show Reviews

Billy Smart’s Circus 2014

by Katharine Kavanagh 2nd April 201418th February 2016
The Greatest Shows on Earth… and an insight from Gerry Cottle
Behind the Scenes

The Greatest Shows on Earth… and an insight from Gerry Cottle

by Katharine Kavanagh 31st March 201424th May 2017
Behind the Scenes

The Rising Star of Social Circus

by Katharine Kavanagh 26th March 201424th May 2017
‘International Guide To the Circus’, Edited by Rodney Huey PhD
Book Reviews

‘International Guide To the Circus’, Edited by Rodney Huey PhD

by Katharine Kavanagh 23rd March 201418th February 2016
Thoughts

The National Circus Scene

by Katharine Kavanagh 19th March 201424th May 2017
‘À Bas Bruit’, by Compagnie MPTA/Mathurin Bolze
Show Reviews

‘À Bas Bruit’, by Compagnie MPTA/Mathurin Bolze

by Katharine Kavanagh 16th January 201418th February 2016

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