Circomedia is a school for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in Bristol, England.[1] The school offers a variety of training courses and workshops that teach circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance and creativity.
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It was founded in 1993 by Bim Mason and Helen Crocker, following the closure of Fooltime, Britain's first circus school. It is financially supported by Arts Council South West[2] and a range of other funding.
Since 2004, Circomedia has been based in the redundant St. Paul's Church at Portland Square, Bristol, and a site in Kingswood, Bristol, which is home to the degree programme and the main office.
Courses
editAt the core of the school's 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 BA (Hons) in Contemporary Circus with Physical Performance
- a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance in partnership with Bath Spa University
- a BTEC National Diploma in Performance for 16+
- adult evening classes open to the general public
- circus workshops and team-building events
Outreach
editCircomedia also runs an outreach programme for local young people.
See also
edit- Dick Penny, formerly a member of the board of Circomedia
- Ockham's Razor Theatre Company, formed in 2004 by three Circomedia alumni
- Circus school
References
edit- ^ "Circomedia". Bristol City Council Leisure and Culture. 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ^ "Circomedia". Arts Council England. 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ^ "Accredited Training". Circus arts forum. 2007. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2007.