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Circus and Change – inspiration from the Palestinian Circus School

By Lina Johansson I love circus – doing it, creating shows with it and teaching it. With my work I try to share the beauty of circus and I also try to use it in ways where I hope it might make a difference, however little: by touring shows outdoors where more people have a…
Seeking Rigger and Technical Stage Manager

Mimbre seeks both an experienced Circus Rigger and a Technical Stage Manager to work with us on the creation and tour of Mimbre’s new production, The Exploded Circus. Both are freelance roles over various dates from 19th February 2018 until November 2018. The Exploded Circus will tour with a self-standing rig to theatre venues and found…
Looking back at 2017

On behalf of everyone at Mimbre, we wish all our company friends a beautiful holiday season and a wonderful new year. Here’s to a break filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer! We’ve been lucky to have an exciting year filled with amazing projects and fantastic collaborators. Scroll down to find out more about them and our…
Rydal Museum

We’re really chuffed to have been included in a contemporary circus exhibition at the Rydal Museum in Sweden! Thanks Louise for thinking of us!
Superbuffo award

Last year Mimbre was given the Superbuffo award, an award created by comedian and artist Tony Caradonna in 2005. It’s now grown to be the biggest honour you can get within the outdoor arts. Last year, we were handed the award (which is a lovely ring in a little trophy box) by Julia von Wild…
Broken equipment wanted!

We are looking for broken or discarded circus, theatre and musical equipment that can be part of the elaborate set for our new show The Exploded Circus. You can refer to the image above for examples, and we are particularly looking for: Broken/old juggling clubs, rings, hula-hoops Discarded ropes, trapezes or silks (i.e. not safe for…
Our crowdfunding campaign is now live!

We have just launched a crowdfunding campaign on JustGiving to raise funds towards our Youth Programme in Hackney. Please make sure that everyone, no matter background and income, can participate in our brilliant acrobatics and street dance programme by donating and/or spreading the word! Every little helps, all efforts big or small are highly appreciated. You can find more…
Audition for female performers

We are looking for two highly talented female circus performers to join us in our next production The Exploded Circus – an all-female contemporary circus production with a highly visual narrative that uses the scene of a devastated circus and its performers as an allegory to explore themes around drastic change, belonging and hope. You can…
We’re looking for new Trustees

Mimbre would like to expand its Board and we’re looking for new Trustees from all walks of life who would like to join us at this exciting time. With Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation funding confirmed up until 2022 and an ambitious touring production, The Exploded Circus, planned for 2018, now is the perfect time…
We still have a few places remaining on our youth programme particularly in the youngest and oldest class. Find all the information below and don’t hesitate to get in touch to register! Class info The programme consists of weekly classes aimed at young people aged 4 to 14. The curriculum uses a unique mix of…