education

Astral Circus can provide training and workshops for universities, colleges, schools, community groups and corporate clients by a qualified and experienced teacher and practitioner of the performance arts.

We can put together a package suited to your needs and can consist of a one off, fun, have a go sessions, a fun day that can include a performance or we can put together a program to meet the needs of your curriculum area.

Astral Circus has also been drafted in to help and train theatre companies where our unique skills have been needed for a specific performance. This has included Welfare State International, teaching their youth theatre group the skills needed to stilt walk, not only competently but also safely. For The University of Central Lancashire we have worked with acting students for the past few years in the creation of work that has been performed in a professional setting. Some of these young performers are now working in the field of street theatre and are sometimes part of Astral Circus.

We can teach circus skills to anyone, no matter of age or ability. It can be fun and very rewarding, these skills can also improve the learners overall focus, moto-neurone dexterity, confidence and therefor lead to better health.

The circus skills we share include juggling, stilt walking, walking globe, mixed object manipulation, clown and tightrope walking. Our work can be tailor made to suit the ability of the learners.

Astral Circus has also been involved in sessions teaching character work, mask, puppet and costume construction and has worked within community groups and learning establishments to create work for local carnival and other events.

We will be happy to work with you to put together a package to suit your needs or learning outcomes. We carry public liability insurance and can provide CRB checks and risk assessments for all the activities. Our sessions always include a physical warm up, cool down and full safety instructions.