Current Productions

Shows

Jaw dropping performances that showcase circus with purpose – perfect for theatres, festivals, schools and special events.

Grace: The Story of a Pirate Queen

Set sail with Ireland’s fearless Pirate Queen in the astounding new aerial show for all the family. With original music, powerful storytelling, and gravity-defying circus, Grace: The Story of a Pirate Queen brings the legend of Grace O’Malley vividly to life. […]

Desert Bloom

Desert Bloom, by Chilean/Irish performer Angelica Santander, is the charming story of the lifecycle of a beautiful red flower that lives in the Atacama Desert in Chile, South America. This special plant blooms only once every ten years. What does it need to blossom? […]

Fishy n’ Dishy

Fishy juggles shells and Dishy spins plates. Meet the pair and have a go at doing it yourself, while finding out all about the plight of our oceans […]

Pirate Queen Cabaret

A high-energy pirate cabaret of circus, music and mischief inspired by the legendary Grace O’Malley. […]

Am I Irish Yet?

Am I Irish Yet? is a one-woman show by author Kate Kerrigan, chronicling a life spent searching for who she is. Born and raised in London, Kate moved to Ireland in the 90s. 35 years on, with a family and career rooted in Ireland […]

Out of the Blue

All the way from Turin! Wash away your troubles with the wonderfully subversive and interactive circus show by leading Italian female clown Franmarto all about doing the laundry. […]

Juanita’s Big Problem

Juanita the Cleaner has been collecting her rubbish for one whole year. But what can she do with this mountain of plastic? Europe’s leading female clown Angelica Santander tackles plastic pollution with dance, circus and several bin loads of humour. […]

The Amazing Flea Circus in a Suitcase

Witness feats of mind-boggling bravery and breath-taking beauty – acrobatics, trapeze, high wire and more! Be astounded by the world’s tiniest trained circus performers and their remarkable acts! […]

The Spinning Sister

Watch the Spinning Sister whirl, twirl and doing amazing acrobatics on her giant lollipop. […]

Fruity n’ Dishy

Fruity is a juggler, Dishy a plate spinner. And fruity loves to juggle real fruit while Dishy spins his plates… And everyone can have a go at doing it themselves. […]

Nature’s Secret Circus Workshops

In Nature’s Secret Circus, young people are guided by an environmental scientist and two circus tutors to create acrobat shapes and movements in response to their local landscape – whether a forest, lake, beach, hill or park. […]

StrongWomen Science

StrongWomen Science is a circus science show for children and families starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife Raleigh is an engineer, Maria Corcoran an environmental scientist. […]

Frame – Circus for Drawing

Frame is a live drawing experience for visitors in galleries, with real circus acts. Visitors are supported by an artist throughout. You don’t need any drawing experience. Frame is for everyone, of any age. […]

Daring Dames Cabaret

Circus250 specialises in female performers. For StrongWomen Circus, we create an all-female cast of astounding acts and feats of strength. […]

Bespoke Events

Circus250 is an experienced production company that loves to work with venues, organisations, charities, businesses and all sorts of people on bringing their special story alive through circus. […]

Walkabout Performances

Hands-on circus experiences ideal for schools, community projects and family fun days looking to engage, educate, and entertain.

Me Hearties

Introducing a trio of feisty female pirate performers bringing chaos, charm and a whole lot of attitude to every event they sail into. […]

Juanita the Cleaner

Prepare for laughs-a-plenty with a side of sparkle! Climate Clown Juanita will leave your guests squeaky clean and full of cheer as she brings her clowning cleaning trolley to your event. […]

Vicious Queen

Dazzling, dramatic, and just a little bit wicked… the Vicious Queen brings a fairytale villain to life at your event. With her striking scarlet costume and regal presence, she sweeps through the crowd in style – enchanting, unnerving, and delighting all at once. Perfect for playful interaction and unforgettable photo opportunities, she’s the villain you’ll love to meet. […]

Green Queen

Resplendent in shimmering green with huge wings, the Green Queen brings a touch of Irish magic wherever she goes. Graceful and charming, she sprinkles Irish spirit through the crowd as she searches for her fellow fairies. […]

Lottie the Lampshade

Gliding gracefully through the crowd in her exquisite period costume, Lottie the Lampshade looks like she’s been plucked from a fairytale. With delicate lampshade arms and a glowing headpiece, she quite literally lights up the room as she dances, drifts, and enchants everyone she meets. […]

Elva Mór: A 16th Century Lady on Stilts

Meet Elva Mór, an 8-foot-tall lady on stilts, dressed in a spectacular recreation of a uniquely Irish style of clothing banned by Henry VIII in the 1500s. Once outlawed, these garments vanished from sight – except in the hearts of those bold enough to keep wearing them in secret. […]

Science on Stilts

Do you look up to scientists? Well now you really can! Science on Stilts is a walkabout show where real life scientists – who are also accomplished stiltwalkers – wander through a festival, along a street or across a park, doing simple science experiments. […]

Interactive Workshops

Pop-up circus acts that mingle, surprise and delight – great for festivals, parades, shopping centres and public events where atmosphere is everything.

Behind the Scenes at the Circus Workshops

Ever wanted to runaway to the circus? Well now you can. Circus250 is making a new show. And you can be part of it! Join the behind-the-scenes team to discover what it takes to create an amazing new production. […]

Clown-Led Clean Ups

Juanita the climate clown is on a mission to make our shared spaces neat, tidy and rubbish-free. Invite her along to your local beach, town or park for a clown-led clean up. We’ll bring the litter pickers – you bring your keen eyes and a can-do spirit. […]

Ecobricks Workshops

Make ecobricks with Juanita the climate clown and friends! Juanita can bring ecobrick-making workshops to your library, school or venue, positively preparing the audience to be young activists on behalf of the environment. […]

Frame – Circus for Drawing

Frame is a live drawing experience for visitors in galleries, with real circus acts. Visitors are supported by an artist throughout. You don’t need any drawing experience. Frame is for everyone, of any age. […]

Nature’s Secret Circus Workshops

In Nature’s Secret Circus, young people are guided by an environmental scientist and two circus tutors to create acrobat shapes and movements in response to their local landscape – whether a forest, lake, beach, hill or park. […]

Summer Circus Camps 

Discover your inner circus star at Mayo’s only summer circus camp. Learn to juggle, hula hoop, acrobatics and more. […]