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This is the republic’s first and only dedicated Circus space and will be providing a training and creation space for performers all over the country and also for international professionals.
To perform high skill circus shows Circus performers need to train everyday in order to perform in daredevil activities such as aerial trapeze and human pyramids. This space is the perfect place for such enterprises as it houses the specialist equipment needed for intensive training and performing.
Many performers have left the country in previous years, travelling to countries such as France or the UK, where Circus is more developed. By having such a space in Cork the performers are hoping to attract more Circus performers to the area and also develop the skills of those already living here. There are many advantages to having this innovative and creative circus centre in the heart of Cork city; it will add another level of diversity to Cork culture and make circus more open and accessible to the greater community, therefore improving the quality of circus performance and nurturing new and potential talent.
The centre will also be offering workshops in 2010 to a variety of different levels from local beginners to international professionals.
The circus community is a collaboration of 6 Cork based groups and they are currently coming up with ideas for a name and would love if the public could send suggestions to any of the following contacts:
E-mail:- .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Facebook:- CircusSpace Cork
Cork Circus Centre
Date: 21 Dec 2009
The Circus community in Cork have joined forces to set up and run a space in the Old Courthouse on Camden Quay, bringing Circus to the banks of the Lee. This space is part of a larger project, which is being run by Camden Palace Hotel Ltd., a local arts group. This is the republic’s first and only dedicated Circus space and will be providing a training and creation space for performers all over the country and also for international professionals.
To perform high skill circus shows Circus performers need to train everyday in order to perform in daredevil activities such as aerial trapeze and human pyramids. This space is the perfect place for such enterprises as it houses the specialist equipment needed for intensive training and performing.
Many performers have left the country in previous years, travelling to countries such as France or the UK, where Circus is more developed. By having such a space in Cork the performers are hoping to attract more Circus performers to the area and also develop the skills of those already living here. There are many advantages to having this innovative and creative circus centre in the heart of Cork city; it will add another level of diversity to Cork culture and make circus more open and accessible to the greater community, therefore improving the quality of circus performance and nurturing new and potential talent.
The centre will also be offering workshops in 2010 to a variety of different levels from local beginners to international professionals.
The circus community is a collaboration of 6 Cork based groups and they are currently coming up with ideas for a name and would love if the public could send suggestions to any of the following contacts:
E-mail:- .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Facebook:- CircusSpace Cork
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