All day: Open training and workshops in juggling and prop work! 

All day: Open training and workshops all day for aerial and acrobatics! 

The Pitts Family Circus, Directed by Ken Fanning.

You can run away with the circus but you can’t run away from it.

A feature length post-truth mockumentary comedy movie incorporating the skills, comic talent and uniqueness of a real Australia circus family…

Free for convention ticket holders!

Open training and workshops all day in juggling and prop work!

All day: Open training and workshops all day for aerial and acrobatics! 

FAUNA

A captivating exploration of primal behaviour created by performers from leading circus companies Gravity & Other Myths, NoFit State Circus, Seven Fingers and Poivre Rose.

Witness the ritual of courtship, the aggression of competition, the Machiavellian cunning and the simple pleasure of play brought to life, set to an original live soundtrack by award-winning acoustic and percussive guitarist Geordie Little.

★★★★★ “An entrancing display of skills and finesse”- Weekend Notes 

Join our night-time parade leaving from Siamsa Tíre Theatre at 9.30pm

All day: Open training and workshops in juggling and prop work! 

All day: Open training and workshops all day for aerial and acrobatics!

Join the Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network for its annual Circus Open Forum in Tralee at the National Circus Festival of Ireland.

ISACS is delighted to have partnered up with the NCFI on November 16th at National Circus festival of Ireland from 10.30 – 12noon at the Kerry County Museum.

The event gives you a chance to:

•       Participate in a lively open space style discussion around ‘Overcoming Obstacles’.
•       Share information, news and ideas with fellow producers, programmers and artists.

So come along and share your news, your stories, your thoughts, your opinions, your voice! The floor is yours!

Please RSVP via Eventbrite

Run away with the circus, learn how to spin plates and juggle with us.

Angelica Santander (Facilitator)

Angelica is a circus skills and theatre facilitator  that has been living and working in Ireland since 2002 . During this time she has worked relentlessly spreading the joy of circus to many children and adults alike as a freelance facilitator with different companies such as Street theatre Ireland and  Dublin Circus Project. She is thrilled to be part of this year’s edition of the National Circus of Ireland and to get the opportunity to meet the circus artists of the future. 

Run away with the circus, learn how to spin plates and juggle with us.

Angelica Santander (Facilitator)

Angelica is a circus skills and theatre facilitator  that has been living and working in Ireland since 2002 . During this time she has worked relentlessly spreading the joy of circus to many children and adults alike as a freelance facilitator with different companies such as Street theatre Ireland and  Dublin Circus Project. She is thrilled to be part of this year’s edition of the National Circus of Ireland and to get the opportunity to meet the circus artists of the future. 

Irish Youth Circus Focus

Saturday 16th November

12:30 pm – 2pm

Kerry County Museum, Tralee

Join us at the third edition of our ‘Irish Youth Circus Focus’ – an annual meet-up of youth circus leaders in association with Galway Community Circus, aimed at sharing and discussing with others interested in developing the exciting art form of circus, and bringing it to more young people across Ireland.

Circus Siamsa 

At the heart of the festival is Circus Siamsa, a variety show, held each year in Siamsa Tíre theatre. Come marvel at our entirely new show created by Fanzini Productions for the good people of Tralee and beyond, bringing the stars of contemporary circus, street and variety performance to the stage in Siamsa.  It’s a family show but not just for kids! This year handpicked acts from Argentina, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Cavan will come for one day to thrill, delight and amaze the lucky audiences who are there to witness this unique spectacle! 

Circus Siamsa Acts:

MC – Lords of Strut

Thelmo Parole

Fling

– Interval –

Bubblecirkus

Duo Zenzero e Cannella

Tumble Circus

Duo Kaos

More information about our acts here: http://www.circusfestival.ie/acts-2019/

Circus Siamsa 

At the heart of the festival is Circus Siamsa, a variety show, held each year in Siamsa Tíre theatre. Come marvel at our entirely new show created by Fanzini Productions for the good people of Tralee and beyond, bringing the stars of contemporary circus, street and variety performance to the stage in Siamsa.  It’s a family show but not just for kids! This year handpicked acts from Argentina, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Cavan will come for one day to thrill, delight and amaze the lucky audiences who are there to witness this unique spectacle! 

Circus Siamsa Acts:

MC – Lords of Strut

Thelmo Parole

Fling

– Interval –

Bubblecirkus

Duo Zenzero e Cannella

Tumble Circus

Duo Kaos

More information about our acts here: http://www.circusfestival.ie/acts-2019/

Teatime Company: STICK-STOK

Stick-Stok: where time stands still and the everyday becomes extraordinary.

TeaTime Company focuses on the blending of Circus and Dance. Utilising juggling, dance and Chinese Pole skills, the artists explore the possibilities of three custom made poles. The talented performers blend circus and dance in this ode to modern society. Each performer has their own stick, this is where the fun begins; different people with different heights, cultures and disciplines use the sticks to discover circus disciplines in a new way.

Cikada Circus

Two acrobats (Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard) create a world between the harmonious and the absurd. In this world lines are blurred between human and nature. Cikada is a new circus show fusing acrobatics, theatre and movement. With high level, graceful acrobatics, moments of hilarity, moments of ferocity and moments of sensitivity, the show is a rendition of everyday life mixed with absurd insect habits. Awarded “Most Innovative Show,” Limerick Fringe 2019 and nominated for the Judges’ Choice Award, ‘Best Duo,’ Dublin Fringe Festival 2018. A pleasure for the entire family, for an audience of all ages. The development of the show was supported by Dance Ireland and Dublin Circus Project.

For bookings and family rates contact manager@circusfestival.ie

Join us at ‘Circus Sideshow,” a bespoke festival club full of pop-up performances, brilliant music, and some wonderful surprises!

All day: Open training and workshops in juggling and prop work! 

All day: Open training and workshops all day for aerial and acrobatics! 

Run away with the circus, learn how to spin plates and juggle with us.

Angelica Santander (Facilitator)

Angelica is a circus skills and theatre facilitator  that has been living and working in Ireland since 2002 . During this time she has worked relentlessly spreading the joy of circus to many children and adults alike as a freelance facilitator with different companies such as Street theatre Ireland and  Dublin Circus Project. She is thrilled to be part of this year’s edition of the National Circus of Ireland and to get the opportunity to meet the circus artists of the future. 

Run away with the circus, learn how to spin plates and juggle with us.

Angelica Santander (Facilitator)

Angelica is a circus skills and theatre facilitator  that has been living and working in Ireland since 2002 . During this time she has worked relentlessly spreading the joy of circus to many children and adults alike as a freelance facilitator with different companies such as Street theatre Ireland and  Dublin Circus Project. She is thrilled to be part of this year’s edition of the National Circus of Ireland and to get the opportunity to meet the circus artists of the future. 

An Introduction to Critical Response Process

Most artists present their work, and afterwards are deprived of important, meaningful feedback from the audience. The artist wants to ‘do’ something with the work, ‘say’ something or have some sort of impact. How can they know they achieved what they wanted – really? 

 Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process (CRP) is an excellent answer to this problem. It is a widely-recognised method that nurtures the development of works in progress through a four step, facilitated dialogue between makers, peers, and audiences. Having good feedback from audiences will increase the quality and richness of Irish-made circus and street art. The artist develops their understanding of how to produce and communicate through their medium. The audience develops relationships with artists and a language of understanding and discussing the work.

In this workshop, Natasha Gore will introduce us in detail to CRP, and we will actually apply it to an act from one of our own ISACS artists, so you can see firsthand how powerful this really is. This is a must for anyone creating acts / characters / routines, whether you are an established professional, or an aspiring amateur.

The festival parade starts from Moyderwell Hall and ends at Town Plaza where there will be a fantastic show by Bubblecirkus