Let's... Circus

Let’s... Circus is a circus and street arts outreach company led by Steve Cousins, Helen Averley and Joe May. Providing access to high-quality training and personal development opportunities, Let's... Circus facilitate Circus Zones and multi-arts events at festivals by incorporating specific programs of workshops, master-classes, mentoring, participatory activities and entertainment.

Festival Circus Zones

Example - 'Circadia' - Woodford Folk Festival, Australia – 2005-7 ongoing

Circadia is the Circus and Street Arts Training venue at one of the largest events in Australia's cultural calendar. The venue hosts an 18 hour-a-day program in circus training and participatory street arts. As venue co-producers, Let’s... Circus have been responsible for delivering a professional mentoring program, 'Play and Display' cabaret showcases, 'Games for Grown-Ups' sessions and an ongoing stilt-walking program. All program elements work towards participants’ showcase performances on stage or as a ‘walkabout’ at this world class festival.

Let’s…Circus @ School

Whole School Circus Projects

Case Study - West Jesmond Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne, (620 pupils)

These projects involve head teachers suspending the curriculum for up to 2 weeks so that children can gain an intensive extra-curricular learning experience. All children receive circus skills workshops and are involved in making props and accessories for their performance. Let’s... Circus offer experiences beyond just ‘have a go’, bringing all aspects of a circus theatre production to those involved.

Let’s Circus can offer a large range of circus and multi-arts disciplines as part of its projects, and works with a range of professionals in delivery. The company can also be commissioned to create community stilt-walking crews, shows, parades, fire events and other celebratory activities.

The company are up to date on all aspects of health and safety and working with young people and carry current CRB checks and public liability insurance.