Circomedia

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Circomedia is the school for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre based in Bristol, England.[1] They run a variety of training courses and workshops which teach circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance and creativity.

It was founded in 1993 by Bim Mason and Helen Crocker, rising out of the ashes of Fooltime, Britain’s first ever circus school. It is financially supported by Arts Council South West[2] and a range of other funding.

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[edit] Courses

At the core of their training programme is the one year Diploma in Circus Skills and Physical Theatre [3] which includes trapeze, juggling, acrobatics and physical theatre. After completing the diploma, students may join the 10-week Act Creation Course, or may undertake teacher training.

Other training programmes include:

  • a BTEC National Diploma in Performance for 16-18 year olds
  • adult evening classes open to the general public
  • circus workshops and teambuilding events

[edit] Outreach

Circomedia also runs an outreach programme for local young people out of its site in St Paul's, Bristol.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Circomedia. Bristol City Council Leisure and Culture (2006). Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  2. ^ Circomedia. Arts Council England (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  3. ^ Accredited Training. Circus arts forum (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-04.

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