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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.

Thoughts

New World Record! (Where’s the fanfare?!)

by Katharine Kavanagh 16th January 201418th February 2016
Behind the Scenes

New Year, New Circus?

by Katharine Kavanagh 8th January 201418th February 2016
‘Park Gorkogo’, by Moscow State Circus
Show Reviews

‘Park Gorkogo’, by Moscow State Circus

by Katharine Kavanagh 22nd December 201318th February 2016
‘Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe’, by Frederik L. Schodt
Book Reviews

‘Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe’, by Frederik L. Schodt

by Katharine Kavanagh 17th November 201318th February 2016
Thoughts

Serious Circus

by Katharine Kavanagh 16th November 201324th May 2017
‘Lento’, by Company Nuua
Show Reviews

‘Lento’, by Company Nuua

by Katharine Kavanagh 13th November 201318th February 2016

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