Circus theatre is facing an existential threat – but more support will benefit the wider industry
Circus theatre has the potential to develop new audiences for the wider sector. Despite this, it is facing an existential threat, says artistic director Daisy Minto, who argues there are things the wider industry should be doing to help the art form thrive.
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OpEd in The Stage by Hours Artistic Director - Daisy Minto
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Reviews
Review By Isabela Palancean - Dance Art Journal
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"anyone looking for hope needs to see"
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"I’ll Hold You pays homage to the spirit of Northern Soul – its endurance, euphoria and sense of community – presenting it as a powerful antidote to the isolation of modern times."
I'll Hold You - Resolution Festival at the Place
Various Reviews
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"a right-rollicking night out."
"There are tears in the audience at the end. Not crocodile ones. And not Allium allergy ones either. And certainly not tears of sadness. Tears of togetherness, of triumph, of release. Yeah, all right, it’s a cliché, but… tears of joy." - Norwich Evening News
"incredibly moving and thought provoking"
"Bursting with anger at the current political climate, but with compassion too, ‘In Addition’ is the play that Britain needs right now." - Mumble
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"a darkly stylised treat"
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"singularly brilliant directorial vision"
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"genuinely jaw-dropping"
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"a thrilling production"
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"electrifying atmosphere" - Edfringe Review
Wild Onion
