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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

Circus Survey!

by Katharine Kavanagh 1st March 202014th May 2020
‘Lighthouse’, by Hazel Lam
Show Reviews

‘Lighthouse’, by Hazel Lam

by Katharine Kavanagh 12th November 201912th November 2019
A Visit to Derby Festé
Show Reviews

A Visit to Derby Festé

by Katharine Kavanagh 4th October 20194th October 2019
‘The Escape Act’, by Petit Mort Productions and Dreamcoat Experience
Show Reviews

‘The Escape Act’, by Petit Mort Productions and Dreamcoat Experience

by Katharine Kavanagh 2nd October 20192nd October 2019
Behind the Scenes

‘Contemporary Circus’, by Katie Lavers, Louis Patrick Leroux and Jon Burtt

by Katharine Kavanagh 30th September 201930th September 2019
‘The Big Bagaga Show’, by Company-Ish
Show Reviews

‘The Big Bagaga Show’, by Company-Ish

by Katharine Kavanagh 26th September 201931st July 2023

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