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We’re very proud to have been working with Camp Bestival for many years now. As well as programming the circus in the area Caravanserai, in the last couple of years we have also been asked to create the finale show for the festival. Disco Inferno Last year we created Sleepwalkers, a high-wire spectacular about somnambulism. … Continued

Back in June we had the pleasure of working with Quays Culture in Salford, producing a brand new show for them with participation at its core. Way Above The Houses was a show created with, and for, the people of Salford. We started working with the community right from the start – not only were … Continued

Keen maker, creator or performance enthusiast? Love the arts or working with children? We are on the hunt for volunteers to lend a hand and gain experience as part of our ‘Circus Playground’ at Bristol Harbour Festival 2022. Cirque Bijou have curated and produced the festival’s circus and street theatre area for the past 17 … Continued

That was one big weekend. As we come down the other side of the mountain, Artistic Director Julian Bracey shares some thoughts and behind-the-scenes info from the mammoth production that was UNITY, our section of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant… You can watch the BBC coverage here. Diversity and inclusion Julian says: “We want to … Continued

There’s a celebratory feel in the air this year. After the lockdowns of the past two years, 2022 sees a full return to glory for many local and national events and there are some extra ones taking place like the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Commonwealth Games, and a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ celebration of creativity taking place across … Continued

The biggest event in our wonderfully full calendar this summer is the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, which will take place in central London on 5th June to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign. Engaging many of the the biggest names in the UK outdoor arts and carnival scene, as well as many hundreds of … Continued