Lissy Lovett

An ode to the Mimbre Mobile

A final goodbye to our beloved blue Mimbre van! Yes, she was old, yes, she was uncomfortable, yes she was not sustainable for the environment anymore, but she lasted us for 21 years and took us on tour across most of Europe with many returns drives to France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, Poland……
Your messages are the highlight of our tour!

Our new show, Weight(less), has been met with an outpouring of love and enthusiasm from audiences across Europe. We’ve received countless feedback postcards filled with your thoughts, energy, and joy, and we want to take a moment to thank you all. We will incorporate all your thoughts and feedback as we rework the show for 2025.…
Mimbre Youth Programme Report

“[T]his simple Mimbre community and classes every Tuesday, has created opportunities for me and my family that would never have been able to experience, so thank you, keep doing what you do, we support you” – Parent 2024 We’re thrilled to share some of the feedback from both parents and students we had during the last…
The circus has arrived in town!

We are thrilled to write about Mimbre’s involvement in the latest season of the beloved CBBC series, Malory Towers. Season 5 features lots of Mimbre performers bringing the circus to the small screen. It was such a pleasure to work with producer King Bert’s team, who were dedicated to bringing the authentic magic of the circus…
Summer Tour 2024

We are loving our summer tour so far. Our new show Weight(less) is captivating viewers from Rotherham in England to Rastatt in Germany. Our co-production with Daryl & Co Look Mum, No Hands! has celebrated friendship and physicality in Manchester’s streets and at London’s famous Royal Opera House. And we’ve been bidding farewell to Lifted for the foreseeable future with shows in…
Mimbre and Beyond: Hollywood fame for our collaborators!

We’ve had the privilege of collaborating with so many extraordinary individuals whose talent, passion, and dedication always result in dynamic and exciting projects! This women’s history month we are super pleased to give a special shout-out to these three remarkable women – Shona Heath, Maiya Leeke, and Alison Halstead – who have not only graced…
More from Mimbre this 2024

Mimbre are getting ready for this summer tour, with three productions on the road! We are gearing up for rehearsals of our new outdoor production Weight and Lightness (working title). Additionally, our co-production Look Mum, No Hands! is confirmed to go out on tour again. Both productions are available for bookings from May and onwards. Our successful acrobatic show Lifted will…
Looking back at Mimbre’s 2023

Everyone at Mimbre wishes all our partners, associates, freelancers and supporters here in Hackney, across the UK and worldwide a very happy holidays. Now, more than ever, we are hoping for peace on earth and may we all find human connections during 2024 and beyond. We thought we would take a quick look back at…
We need your support!

Mimbre Youth Programme runs weekly acrobatics and dance classes, building confidence, creating friendships and improving well-being among young people in Hackney. We teach nearly 50 young people every week and centre inclusion, diversity and representation to make sure that every child who wants to take part has a chance to join in. After 15 years…
Mimbre Youth Programme Report

We’re thrilled to share some of the feedback from both parents and students we had during the last academic year of Mimbre Youth. As our students grow, so does their confidence and social skills, all the time enjoying the inclusive space for all, regardless of means or abilities. You can find our full report here: We’re very grateful to…