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Funded by the arts council and bristol city council

Cirque Bijou are one of Europe’s most creative and diverse event and performance production companies, producing shows, festival programmes and events for clients throughout the world. This has included commissions for rock tours like Take That and Muse, shows for members of the Royal Family, blue chip companies, Arts Festivals, TV, and in venues like the Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium. Cirque Bijou also receives regular project funding from Arts Council England and other sources to create its own unique brand of circus and street theatre. Recent commissions and funded projects have included Sequins and Sawdust, a finale cabaret for Watch This Space at the National Theatre, circus and street theatre programmes at the Bristol Harbour Festival and shows for the Manchester International Festival. Find out more about us here.

 

Cabot Circus Light Switch On 11/11/11
Join us on Friday 11 November for our Cabot Circus Light Switch on fire spectacular!
 
Fire Show 30/10/11
Cirque Bijou are putting on a spectacular fire show in Dorset this weekend. Come and see it..
 
Battle for the Winds Website 24/10/11
Olympic p roject for 2012 Website now up and running... check it out!
 
Project3Sixty UK School Games 1/9/11
Cirque Bijou created an urban circus show for the UK School Games in Sheffield.
 
Gloucester Tall Ships 27 & 28 Aug
Cirque Bijou provided two 1 hour shows per day for the Gloucester Tall Ships festival 
 
Pirate Show! 30 & 31 July
Ahoy me hearties – HMS Bijou crew are under threat from the scallywag pirate camp! Watch the mutiny unfold...
 
Harbour Festival 2011 30 & 31 July

This year Cirque Bijou will be returning to the leafy amphitheatre of Castle Park to present two days of thrilling cabaret performances from internationally renowned circus acts, dancers, and musical guests.

 
M Shed Launch 15/06/11
Come to Cirque Bijou's breathtaking free show on the Bristol Harbourside
on Friday 17 June at 12noon as we launch the new M Shed Museum.

Step Up 2011 13/05/11

Are you ready to step up and create new and exciting performances for outdoor events and festivals?

Are you aged between 14 and 25 and live or work in Bristol, Somerset or Dorset?

Cirque Bijou has got the X Factor! 27/10/10
3 appearances in 2 weeks. Click here for more details...
Cirque Bijou has got the X Factor! 27/10/10
3 appearances in 2 weeks. Click here for more details...
Cycling City Event 18/09/10
On 18 September, as part of Bristol's Cycling City Festival, Cirque Bijou presented a freestyle BMX Vs B-Boy battle in the centre of Broadmead. Click here for more details and photos of the event...
Cirque Bijou is recruiting 05/08/10
Young Producer/Arts Admininistrator role is supported by Future Jobs Fund...
Bristol Harbour Festival 2010 07/07/10
We'll be in the lovely Castle Park on 31 July and 1 August for the Harbour Festival 2010
Muse Tour 2010 09/06/10
We're on tour with Muse and The Dream Engine's UFO............

Step Up 2010 22/03/10

Call for young creatives...
Adding some Zing with Sourz 15/12/09
Cirque Bijou get out and about providing entertainment for a nationwide campaign
Step Up 2009 03/12/09
After a busy summer Step Up has now finished it's activities for 2009 and will be back next year.
Colston Hall Opening Ceremony 03/12/09
A full report on our recent spectacular show..!
Quest receives an award! 11/08/09
Questing towards 2012!
Step Up Festival Dates Announced 13/07/09
Don't miss your chance to see these great new outdoor performances!
Bristol Harbour Festival 2009 circus and street theatre stage 22/04/09
Call for artists
Project 360 DVD available 02/04/09
Call 0117 902 9730 for your copy.
Christmas office hours 22/12/08
Tightrope website unveiled 08/10/08
Tightrope project takes the next step.
Job opportunity at Cirque Bijou 21/08/08

New Admin Assistant wanted!

More good news for Cirque Bijou! 04/08/08

Cirque Bijou become Key Arts Providers for Bristol.

Great news for Cirque Bijou! 17/07/08

Cirque Bijou receive Grants for the Arts award from the Arts Council.

Outdoor Performance Platform at the EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival   02/05/08

Outdoor performance commission of up to £3500 available.

The next step for 'Tightrope' development  25/04/08

Tightrope development continues with parkour and graffiti workshops.

Tickets for Cirque Bijou at artsdepot go on sale   01/04/08

Cirque Bijou appear at artsdepot on 30 May - 1 June and tickets are now available!

Space Cadets welcome MP   14/02/08

Our stiltwalking Space Cadets greet Alistair Darling at Watershed launch..

What If   25/01/08

"What If" - providing a platform to collaborate.

New Year's Eve  05/01/08

Thousands joined us in Cardiff for explosive New Year celebrations.

CHRISTMAS at Cirque Bijou 22/10/07

We're gearing up for Christmas.  Book now to avoid disappointment!  Follow the link to see what we have to offer.

New Cirque Bijou Show 1! 01/10/07

Stunning performance and beautiful costumes in Cirque Bijou's new elegant contemporary circus ensemble 'Pure Cirque'.

New Cirque Bijou Show 2! 01/10/07

Music and imagery of contemporary Tango seamlessly woven with dance and circus in Cirque Bijou's dramatic new show 'Tango Circus'.

Job Opportunity! 12/09/07
We are looking for a fabulous Communications and Marketing Manager to join our team.
Organic Food Festival 12/09/07
Vegetable mayhem and acrobatics from Cirque Bijou and Circomedia in a new special commission piece.
Watch This Space 12/09/07
Cirque Bijou presented two hour long cabaret performances at the National Theatre's summer festival.
Harbour awards 27/06/07
The 2007 Harbour awards have been allocated with some really exciting acts taking the lead.
Mercedes-Benz of Bristol 18/06/07
Cirque Bijou were ask to assist in the launch of a new car dealership in Bristol and the new C-Class car.
Muse 18/06/07
Cirque Bijou presented 2 amazing heliospheres which flew over the audience at Muse's Wembley gig.
Manchester International 11/06/07
Cirque Bijou will be performing their spectacular Fuse show at the Manchester International Festival.
Saab new video link 06/06/07
New video footage of Cirque Bijou performers at the launch of the Saab Aero X.
Footballers at Wembley 22/05/07
Our giant stiltwalking footballers had a ball at the FA Cup Final last weekend
Seeking a new Company Manager 01/05/07
Cirque Bijou are looking to recruit a new Company Manager, as we say goodbye with a tear in our eye to Jo Hunter....
Tent goes up in Castle Park, Bristol 19-23/03/07
The Sequins and Sawdust big top is ready for the arrival of the performers at the weekend
Tickets now on sale for Sequins and Sawdust 22/02/07
Click for info on how to get tickets to this exciting show.
Eventia Award for Cirque Bijou's client 10/01/07
Cirque Bijou's contribution to award-winning event...
Happy Christmas! 19/12/06
Cirque Bijou HQ will be closed during Christmas week...
Cirque Bijou Calendar 2007 19/12/06
Roll up, roll up, get your 2007 calendar here...
Images in unusual places 14/11/06
Cirque Bijou's images have been turning up in all sorts of places...
Another new face 12/09/06
We are pleased to announce the arrival of new addition Patricia Peacock, who joins the Helter Skelters in their adventures.
Changing faces at Bijou 22/08/06
This month we are saying goodbye to Pippa Robinson and hello to our new administrator Geraldine Harris..
Harbour Festival 2006 29/07/06
Join Cirque Bijou's Pirate Ghost Ship for the another fantastic weekend on Bristol's harbourside, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July.
Southampton Live 22/07/06
Cirque Bijou and Heir of Insanity present Crush, an exciting new show performed in Southampton for the first time on Saturday 22nd July.
Swindon Brunel 200 Festival 16/07/06
A weekend of festivity in Swindon celebrating the bicentinary of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
BP Ultimates 01/06/06
Meet the new superheros on their quest to promote BP's greener fuel.
T Mobile Footballers 01/06/06
Giant footballers dominate the World Cup frenzy.
Nikken 01/05/06
Cirque Bijou perform a grand finale cabaret in Holland, at an awards ceremony for international company Nikken.
 
ARK 05/05/06
Cirque Bijou perform with the stars at a grand Charity gala supporting 'Absolute Return for Kids'.
 
SAAB 27/02/06
Cirque Bijou go to Geneva to reveal the new Saab Aero X Concept.
Take That! 21/04/06
Cirque Bijou are on the road with pop legends Take That! The UK Tour kicks off on 23rd April in Newcastle..
 
Caught in The act! 01/01/06
Cirque Bijou's most exciting new act premieres in a series of performances at The Royal Courts of Justice
 
Global Meltdown 01/01/06
Melt is travelling to many exotic locations this winter including the Olympic stadium in Athens
 
Fuse sets Birmingham alight! 06/12/05
Fuse's arena show wowed audiences of 6,000 on Bonfire night at Warwickshire County cricket Ground
 
Job Vacancy - Project Co-Ordinator 06/12/05
Cirque Bijou are currently recruiting for a project Co-ordinator for an exciting new community project in Summer 2006
 
Fuse is a hit at the festivals 01/08/05
Cirque Bijou's new show 'Fuse' premiered at Glastonbury and Henley festivals this summer to rave reviews
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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