zircus plus 2010

Overview | Programme | Travel & Accommodation | Access Statement

Le Tennis

Kawa Circus

Thank you for those of you who were able to join us in barrow for Zircus Plus. This was the first year of delegate services at the festival and 41 delegates attended.

Friday 4th - Sunday 6th June, Barrow in Furness UK

XTRAX invites programmers, artists and anyone with an interest in circus development to join us for Zircus Plus in Barrow, a circus festival in its second year which has established itself as a highlight of the Lakes Alive programme, a four year initiative funded by the Legacy Trust www.lakesalive.org

This year visitors will have the opportunity to see more the 15 UK and international companies including some new shows and some reputable favorites. There will also be networking events, discussions and pitch sessions about new circus projects in development.

Programme Highlights include:

International shows from Los 2 Play (Spain), Le Tennis (France), Kawa Circus (India) and Studios de Cirque de Marseille (France)
New shows from leading UK Circus artists include Wired Aerial Theatre, Fidget Feet and the UK Premier of Gravity and Levity's Re:flex commissioned by Without Walls
Emerging work from the Circus Space and the Jeunes Talents de Cirque programme

Professionals attending will be invited to:

Opening Reception
International Panel Discussion: Where Next? For UK Circus
Artists Pitches
Delegates Dinner

More information about the programme and events for delegates is available on request.

REGISTRATION IS FREE - Download Registration Form (Word)

Zircus Plus is produced by Kendal Arts International in association with Manchester International Arts and in partnership with Barrow Borough Council and Barrow Regeneration. This event is also supported by Sideshow Circus Magazine. If you would like to find out more about the work of x.trax please contact us at nicole@xtrax.org.uk

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