Circus. A spectrum of traditions & innovations.
A living artform, a training pathway, and a community practice.
Circus Connect is an open, independent network of circus professionals across the UK with a hunger to collaborate and a commitment to inclusion and equality. We proactively welcome freelancers, companies, schools, producers, directors, studios and community spaces.
The mission
It takes everyone to build the future.
We unite circus communities across the UK to improve visibility, strengthen advocacy, show our impact, and support equitable sector development.
'The National Centre is excited to be a part of this project as it’s directly in line with one if it’s key strategic objectives to support and collaborate with those creating circus, facilitate the honing of their craft, and nurture the development of new work. Helping to develop this network across the UK is vital to achieve that aim.' - Dan Cowdrill, CEO National Centre for Circus Arts
'Circus City believe this network is an essential step towards effective advocacy for the needs and strengths of circus from across the UK. Through collaboration, we can shape a sector support organisation that can improve working conditions, share resources and raise the profile of our art form nationally, internationally and within our communities, increasing sector health and opportunity across the four nations.' - Nicole A'Court-Stuart, Circus City Artistic Director
the history
Times change.
Capacities change,
but one thing’s for sure...
Circus treads many a path.
the network
Practices grow.
Communities grow,
but one thing’s for sure...
The Network is where those paths cross.
the ambition
Ideas align.
Efforts combine,
but one thing’s for sure...
Our ambition is shared.