We Make Shows - Cirque Bijou

A large audience look onto a stage filled with bright LED coloured umbrellas being manipulated by onstage performers. There are two aerialists hanging from the big metal structure and both are lit by a bright white light behind them.

We make shows

Cirque Bijou seek out the new, unexpected and extraordinary, creating distinctive and unforgettable shows for any stage or space.

From early ideas to the final bow, we work collaboratively to bring people, storytelling and technology together in collective celebration and experience.

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A singer is raised up in a cage, with large wings opened either side of them. Pyrotechnics fire out from the ends of the wings, showering performers below

New York Nights

Client: Vivid Experience

An aerialist is lit with purple light against a smokey background

‘Limitless Possibilities’ at the O2

Client: Richer View Media

Two performers are suspended in the air holding onto two black straps. One performer is using a wheelchair and the other performer is facing him sat on his knees. There is an explosion of paint either side of the performers.

Extraordinary Bodies

Pyrotechnics waterfall at Sunderland Tall Ships.

‘Portolan’ – Sunderland Tall Ships

Client: Sunderland Culture

Kitchen Circus Project, 2015. Two performers are stood infant of a blue cupboard kicking their outside leg forwards towards where the audience are stood. Above them is a washing line of various lampshades. There is a rug on a grass floor, the performance is outside, there is also an armchair to the side.

Kitchen Circus Project

Client: Funded by the Arts Council and Bristol City Council

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Party on the Green, two female performers wave orange fan pots in front of Cirque Bijou backdrops.

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Latest news

A Camp Bestival Blog

22 August 2025

A Summer of Cirque Bijou Magic part 1… by Charlie Smalley (Freelance Stage Manager) In late July we loaded the Cirque Bijou van and

Aerialist in light up dress flies over performers holding light up umbrellas at night

WANTED: AMAZING COMPANY MANAGER

30 July 2025

COMPANY MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER) We are looking for an experienced Company Manager to join and support our busy and creative team. Deadline is Monday

Camp Bestival is upon us – let’s go Navigators!

24 July 2025

The schools have broken up for the summer which means only one thing – it’s time for Camp Bestival! Camp Bestival is a family

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