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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…
Strategic Touring Grant

We are proud to confirm we have been awarded £159,680 by the Arts Council to build new audiences for mid-scale contemporary circus. The project which begins imminently aims to increase and diversify audiences for modern-day circus, culminating in the production and tour of our all-female circus show The Exploded Circus. The project will be delivered…
Thrilled to announce continued support!

Mimbre is extremely pleased to remain a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England in today’s announcements and we look forward to maintaining our contribution to the excellence of the arts in England alongside ACE in the coming years. One of our founding beliefs is that everybody should have access to great art and we…
Now booking Mimbre masterclass

Masterclass: High physicality in a theatrical setting Who it’s for Circus performers, physical theatre performers, dancers and actors interested in mixing physicality, theatre and narrative. What to expect Bodies flying, falling, stacking up, a person carrying the weight of another, a person pushing someone else over – all images bursting with meaning. As soon as two people…
Mimbre on the shoulders of migrants

By Lina Johansson, Joint Artistic Director Mimbre For #1DayWithoutUs – celebrating the contribution of migrants to UK, I thought it appropriate to share Mimbre’s story – which is utterly balanced and built on international travel, migration and collaborations. If you ever enjoyed any of our shows, the classes we led for young people or the events we have…
Choreography masterclass at SUGLA

Last December, we returned to Ljubljana to teach an acrobatics and creative choreography masterclass at SUGLA, one the few Street Theatre Schools in Europe. We’ve been teaching this module ever since the 1st generation of students walked through the school’s doors in 2007. Developing the module has been a great learning curve. It has helped us formalise our experience and…
Audition: Female performer/flyer for ‘If I could I would’

We are looking for a highly talented female performer to join us in our latest outdoor production If I could I would, touring in summer 2017. For more information on the show, the position, and how to apply please download the application pack below. Deadline on Monday 14th November at 10:00am, audition workshop on the…
Recruitment: Executive Director

Following the resignation of Mimbre’s long-standing Executive Director, Emma Forster (she’s off pursuing new adventures in the digital world), we are now looking for a new person to fill in the post. Please take a look at the application pack for more information on the post and how to apply. Deadline on Monday 7th November at 10:00am. Executive Director…
Mimbre’s Youth Programme is back for autumn 2016!

Mimbre believes that teaching young people a new acrobatic move or a complicated dance step will help build their confidence, aspirations and perseverance. Mimbre offers classes for young people in Hackney to learn acrobatics and street dance in a safe, fun and supportive environment with professional artists. Through our youth program we teach young people…
Discover our world (on video)

Summer is (somewhat) officially here and we hope you – like us – have been enjoying the warm weather. To make it even better we’ve put together a few short and sweet videos highlighting some of the amazing projects we’ve worked on this year. (Oh, and a full length opera if you have more time on…