Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? Strong Women Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
A funny family show packed with extraordinary circus tricks. Suitable for ages 4 upwards.
Date: Saturday 19th November 2023, 11:30am
Ballina Arts Centre
Runtime 50 mins
Admission: Free (tickets required)
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? Strong Women Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
A funny family show packed with extraordinary circus tricks. Suitable for ages 4 upwards.
Date: Saturday 18th November 2023, 12pm
Runtime 50 mins
Admission: Free
Part of Circus250’s Circus Science By The Sea Festival for Science Week 2023 funded by Science Foundation Ireland.
Circus Science by the Sea – Europe’s only circus science festival – is on weekend 17-19 November. Whatever your age, whatever your interest, there’s something fun for you to experience, watch and do. Everything is free.
This is a festival for everyone. Whether you’re a fun-seeking family, environmentalist, artiste or physicist, the weekend is packed full of free performances, discussions and workshops for you. From late night Circus Science Cabaret to family-friendly clown shows, lively discussions and outdoor circus workshops, Circus by the Sea aims to stimulate ideas and collaboration around how circus and science can best work together for the common good.
Held in the historic town of Westport and on Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland, the entire weekend is free to attend.
Circus Science by the Sea is produced by Circus250 with support from Science Foundation Ireland. Because we believe when science meets circus, anything’s possible.
See the full line up and book (free) tickets here: https://circus250.com/festivals/circus-science-by-the-sea
There’s lots of (free!) circus with purpose going on at Circus250 for Science Week 2023. Come and see us at a Science Week event near you:
Sunday 12th November
Nature’s Secret Circus are discovering how we can use circus tricks to connect with nature around us at Monaghan Science Fair
https://www.cavanmonaghansciencefestival.ie/
Sunday 12th November
Perform experiments from a great height, spin plates and juggle fish with Fishy ‘n Dishy, and meet Juanita the clown on her mission to rid the world of plastic at Sligo Science Fair
https://www.itsligo.ie/sligosciencefestival
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks at:
Monday 13th November
Cork Science Week
https://www.facebook.com/corkscience/
Tuesday 14th November
St. Anne’s Primary School, Limerick
Wednesday 15th November
Tipperary Festival of Science
https://www.facebook.com/TipperaryFestivalofScience/
Thursday 16th November – Saturday 18th November
Monaghan Science Fair
https://www.cavanmonaghansciencefestival.ie/
Friday 17th November
St. Mary’s National School, Threemilehouse, Monaghan
Sunday 19th November
Mayo Science Week
https://www.mayo.ie/science-technology
Tuesday 14th November
Juanita the clown will be at Réalt na Mara School tackling the climate crisis with positivity and laughter, and lifting the lid on Dundalk’s recycling bins. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go?
Friday 17th November – Sunday 19th November
Roll up! Roll up for a weekend of circus science fun with circus shows, clown-led beach clean ups, a pub quiz and a late night cabaret at Circus250’s Circus Science By The Sea Festival. Because when science meets circus, anything’s possible.
https://circus250.com/festivals/circus-science-by-the-sea
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women.
Doors 7:30pm/Show 8pm
Tickets €16 full price/€14 concs. (€5 for under 18’s)
Book tickets at the Linenhall Arts Centre link.
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
Running time of 40 minutes with no interval
Tickets €5
2pm at Acorn Youth Cafe, Edenderry
7pm at Clara Family Resource Centre
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women. Westival is the oldest music and arts festival in the West of Ireland.
6pm, Clew Bay Hotel
Tickets €20
Book tickets at the Westival link.
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself! Fruity ‘n Dishy join the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival this October bank holiday weekend, alongside a bustling 100 Stall Market, Cookery Demos by top chefs and Dining Events for every taste. Watch Fruity & Dishy in action and have a go yourself throughout Saturday and Sunday at the Savour Kilkenny Market.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 2023
Free
Suitable for all ages
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
Tickets from £7.50
Running time of 45 minutes with no interval
Suitable for all ages, particularly families
Shows at 11:30 & 14:00
24th October 2023
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
Angelica Santander will be representing Ireland as the first clown from the country to take part in Europe’s only female clown festival. Funded by Culture Ireland.
13th – 14th October 2023
Turin, Italy
Further details tbc
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation. Places limited so advance booking required – Please contact the library at 01 222 8317/cabralibrary@dublincity.ie to reserve your place to attend.
Tickets €8, Teachers go free
Running time of 40 minutes with no interval
Suitable for ages 5+, particularly families
Shows at 10:30pm & 12:30pm
11th October 2023
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
Running time of 40 minutes with no interval
Tickets €3.50 Students (plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket) (Teachers free)
Shows 10:30am & 12:00pm
*For wheelchair / accessibility or school group bookings, please contact the An Tain box office on 042 9332332
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women.
Tuesday 26th September to Saturday 7th October, 7:30pm
Tickets £15/£14 concessions
Book tickets at the White Bear Theatre link.
Funded by Culture Ireland
Knockbridge Vintage Rally & Working Day takes place on Sunday 10th September in the village of Knockbridge. The list of highlights on the day is endless with lots of new attractions. All ages will be catered for and a very enjoyable day out is guaranteed. Circus250 will be there with Out Of The Blu who will be bringing hilarious clowning to the humdrum of laundry day, and Maria da Paixão with her mesmerising hoop act.
Johnny Brady * Vintage Cars, Tractors & Bicycles * Vintage Working Area * Combine Demonstration * Potato Planting * Drum Workshop * Children’s Area * Jiving Competition * Vintage Fashion Show * Tug of War * Dog Show * Flower Arranging * Craft Stalls * Lots lots more to be announced…
From 11am
All ages welcome
Belfast Maritime Festival will welcome a flotilla of vessels and ships to Queen’s Quay and Belfast Harbour Marina on 9 and 10 September. Along the Maritime Mile, there will be entertainment including live music and quayside street performers. Children can enjoy Wee Critters, Mini Explorers and family fun in Kidszone at Queen’s Quay.
Go to Titanic Slipways where a host of fun interactive activities, demonstrations and live shows await curious minds of all ages at the Science Street. The packed programme will explore navigation at sea, marine biology, ship design, climate change and biodiversity.
While you’re at the Slipways, check out the best of local producers and makers at the Belfast Bazaar, enjoy live music performances on stage, and take in the festival’s iconic setting and ambience.
Among all the activities will be Science on Stilts, where you can perform experiments with real scientists from a great height, and Fruity n’ Dishy, a plate spinning and fruit juggling duo who will teach you all thr tricks of their trade.
This event is brought to you by Belfast City Council, supported by Tourism NI, and is delivered in partnership with Maritime Belfast Trust, Belfast Harbour, Odyssey Trust, Department for Communities and Titanic Quarter Ltd.
Free
Suitable for all ages
StrongWomen Science are going on tour! Come and witness Aoife and Maria’s astounding tricks, and find out the scientific secrets behind their acts of wonder too. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
StrongWomen Science isn’t just about scientific facts. The show teaches audiences about the power of teamwork, both shared by science and circus, and encourages us to ask questions, get inventive and most importantly see that science is for everyone. Come and join us on our tour across County Donegal:
30th August at 7pm
Tory Island Community Centre, Tory Island
For tickets contact +353 74 913 5502 / ccthorai@gmail.com
1st September at 6pm
Arranmore Community Centre, Arranmore Island
For tickets contact +353 74 952 0024 / ionad@cffam.com
Sunday 3rd September at 1pm
Malin Head Community Centre, Malin Head
€5 Single ticket/€15 Family ticket: Book here
Sunday 3rd September at 5pm
Clonmany Community Centre, Clonmany
€5 Single ticket/€15 Family ticket: Book here
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself! Fruity ‘n Dishy join a fantastic lineup at the Loughrea Medieval Festival, a 3 day festival celebrating medieval life. Immerse yourself in the enchanting sights, smells and sounds of medieval Loughrea, with everything from walking tours, craft workshops, short films and a jam-packed line-up of entertainment suitable for the whole family.
27th August 2023
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
Free Entry
Suitable for all ages
Jay’s highly trained, teeny tiny fleas are ready to strut their stuff at The Big Grill Festival, Dublin. The Flea Circus involves feats of astonishing bravery and breath-taking beauty – acrobatics, trapeze, high wire and more. Jay has been bringing puppetry, magic and storytelling to children for over twenty years and is known for the TV series ‘Living with a Fairy’ on RTE Junior, adapted from his live show. He started the Amazing Flea Circus in a Suitcase to capture children’s imaginations and bring a historic form of entertainment to the children of the 21st century with his infectious energy and wit, and an all-star cast of talented fleas.
After a wildly successful event in 2022, Big Grill BBQ and Food Festival returns to Herbert Park in 2023, running from August 17th to 20th, where the very best Irish and international chefs, restaurants and barbecue experts come together to celebrate and explore the delicious challenges, skilful techniques, and pure magic of cooking over live fire. Once you’re all grilled out, live entertainment and Little Grillers children’s activities will give you plenty to do away from the food!
20th August 2023
Suitable for all ages
Range of ticket options available – see Big Grill website for more info
Dublin City Council’s Funtropolis will return to Mountjoy Square Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 19th & 20th, from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Families can expect a packed programme of weekend events designed to entertain, amuse and ignite imaginations, from immersive storytelling and exciting street theatre and circus to live music, delicious food & drink, and much more. Perform experiments with scientists from a great height with Science on Stilts on Saturday, and we’ll be back on the Sunday with plate spinning and fruit juggling act Fruity n’ Dishy, and Out of The Blu, a circus act full of bubbles and clowning all the way from Italy.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2023
12PM – 6PM
Suitable for all ages, free to attend
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself! Fruity ‘n Dishy join a fantastic lineup at Heritage Day of Belmullet Festival, joined by on-street crafts and heritage displays throughout the day.
17th August 2023 (Heritage Day)
For more information visit the Belmullet Festival link.
Who says camp is just for kids? Learn to juggle, hula hoop and even do acrobatics while the sun sets on the stunning Keel Beach. Unwind after work, meet new people, learn your next dinner party trick or discover a hidden talent and run away to the circus with us! A unique and invigorating experience for anyone to enjoy, let our Sunset Circus Camp for Adults be your first exciting glimpse inside the circus tent.
Wednesday 16th August 8–9pm
Wednesday 23rd August 8–9pm
Wednesday 30th August 8–9pm
Cost 10€ per session
Small classes so best to book: T 0862 432107
E ringmaster@circus250.org
Funded by the Department of Tourism
Roll up, roll up for a day of circus fun and learn to juggle, hula hoop and even do acrobatics with real circus performers! In summer evening camp you will love learning new circus skills. Did you know it’s scientifically proven that learning circus skills helps build things like self-esteem, confidence and socialisation in children? Scientific studied have found that children felt a greater sense of freedom, confidence and happiness after taking part in a circus skills program. So come and learn to juggle, spin plates, hula hoop and do acrobatic tricks at our Sunset Circus Camp for Kids.
Wednesday 16th August 5.30–7pm
Wednesday 23rd/Thursday 24th/Friday 25th August 5.30–7pm
Wednesday 30th August 5.30–7pm
Beginners welcome / Age 8-12
Cost 5€ per session / book each separately
Small classes so best to book:
T: 0862 432107
E: ringmaster@circus250.org
Funded by the Department of Tourism
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself! Fruity ‘n Dishy join the Walled Town Day, showcasing the Anglo-Norman influences in the medieval town of Athenry. The displays range from falconry, arts & crafts, have a go archery, battle reenactments, displays of weaponry, children’s craft workshops, medieval music, storytelling and puppet shows. Supported by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council.
13th August 2023
Free Entry
Suitable for all ages
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation. Places limited so advance booking required – Please contact the library at 01 222 8317/cabralibrary@dublincity.ie to reserve your place to attend.
Running time of 40 minutes with no interval
Suitable for all ages, particularly families
Shows at 12pm & 2pm
10th August 2023
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation. Places limited so advance booking required – Please contact the library at 01 222 8422/ballyfermotlibrary@dublincity.ie to reserve your place to attend.
Running time of 40 minutes with no interval
Suitable for all ages, particularly families
Shows at 12pm & 2pm
9th August 2023
Claremorris Agricultural show is long recognised as one of the premier shows in the western region, where you can find everything from flower arranging and dog shows to fancy dress, horse and pony jumping and much more. From Circus250 you’ll find The Amazing Flea Circus in a Suitcase, plate spinning and fruit juggling act Fruity n’ Dishy, and Out of The Blu, a circus act full of bubbles and clowning all the way from Italy.
6th August 2023
All Day
Suitable for all ages, free entry
Roll up, roll up for three days of circus fun and learn to juggle, hula hoop and even do acrobatics with real circus performers! In this three day camp you will love learning new art and circus skills. This camp is facilitated by Linenhall artists and Circus250’s performers.
Tue 11 – Thur 13 July, 10:30am – 2:30pm
Suitable for ages 8 – 14 years old. Please note to ensure a quality experience for all participants places are listed and booking is essential. You will need to bring a lunch with you each day and wear loose comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting in a mess.
€65 per child/€60 siblings discount. To avail of sibling discount please telephone box office as this concession is not available online.
Dublin City Council’s Funtropolis will return to Merrion Square Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 8th & 9th 2023, from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Families can expect a packed programme of weekend events designed to entertain, amuse and ignite imaginations, from immersive storytelling and exciting street theatre and circus to live music, delicious food & drink, and much more. Circus250 will be there on the Saturday with an all-woman cabaret act Daring Dames including Ursula Burns The Dangerous Harpist, plate spinning and fruit juggling act Fruity n’ Dishy, and Out of The Blu, a circus act full of bubbles and clowning all the way from Italy. On the Sunday, meet Jay’s all-star cast of fleas at The Amazing Flea Circus in a Suitcase and perform experiments with scientists from a great height with Science on Stilts.
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2023
12PM – 6PM
Suitable for all ages, free to attend
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation. Juanita’s Big Problem is part of the Mary Robinson Climate Conference, which takes place 5-7 July in Ballina, Co Mayo, delivered by The Mary Robinson Centre in partnership with Ballina 2023, Mayo County Council and University of Galway, sponsored by IPB Insurance and EirGrid Group.
7th July 2:30PM
Suitable for children ages 5-12
Free to attend
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
4th July:
12PM Hawk’s Well Theatre
4PM Ballymote Library
Cost: Free
All ages welcome
Book tickets at the Eventbrite link.
Jay’s highly trained, teeny tiny fleas are ready to strut their stuff at Enniscrone Agricultural Show. The Flea Circus involves feats of astonishing bravery and breath-taking beauty – acrobatics, trapeze, high wire and more. Jay has been bringing puppetry, magic and storytelling to children for over twenty years and is known for the TV series ‘Living with a Fairy’ on RTE Junior, adapted from his live show. He started the Amazing Flea Circus in a Suitcase to capture children’s imaginations and bring a historic form of entertainment to the children of the 21st century with his infectious energy and wit, and an all-star cast of talented fleas.
The fleas will be joining an impressive line up of other creatures at the agricultural show, an important community event which provides an opportunity to experience all that is good about life in rural Ireland, with a trade/food fair, fun competitions, children/family activities, music & entertainment.
Suitable for all ages, free to attend.
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself! Fruity ‘n Dishy join a fantastic Saturday lineup of the Donegal Town Summer Festival, with live music and entertainment for the whole family throughout the day.
Day tickets €10 + booking fee
Weekend ticket €20 + booking fee
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women.
Doors 7:30pm/Show 8pm
Tickets €18/€16 (plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Book tickets at the An Táin Arts Centre link.
Do you look up to scientists? Well now you really can! Science on Stilts is a walkabout performance where real life scientists – who are also accomplished stiltwalkers – do simple science experiments with you! For example, they can talk to you on their paper cup phones, demonstrate why different objects dropped from a height land at the same time, and why they have to keep wobbling to stay upright. They’ll stop on their stilts to have scientific chats with anyone who has high ambitions to learn more about science. Our scientists on stilts elevate how atoms are made or why bubbles reflect colours to a new height – and huge fun.
Cost: Free
Suitable for all ages
17th June: All day
18th June: All day
More info about the festival at the Great Exhibition Road website linked.
StrongWomen Science is a circus science performance and accompanying workshops for children starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife is an engineer, Maria and environmental scientist.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin or if you can juggle liquid?
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
14th June 2023 at 10am & 12:30pm
Cost: €3.50 Students (plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket) (Teachers free)
Book tickets at the An Táin Arts Centre website link.
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
10th June 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Suitable for children ages 5-12
This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential.
To book, contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028 or edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
10th June 10:00AM-11:00AM
Suitable for children ages 5-12
This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential.
To book, contact Daingean Library on 057 9353005 or daingeanlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Circus250 will be at ‘Dustplay’, Belmullet Town’s 2K Colour Run, a reimagining of an artistic work of Jack B. Yeats. Come and meet a real mermaid and find out what she has to say about ecology of our shores. Marvel at our rope dart and stilt walking performers, and get involved in the free children’s drawing workshops.
Cost: Free
Suitable for all ages
10th June all day from 11am
Sorcas Circus Village is an immersive all-day event where children and young people have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of circus acts and art in hands-on workshops. The village area will be transformed into a magical place, using a small tent and props, as if it were a travelling circus. Inside this ring of wonder there will be continuous displays of circus arts throughout the day (hula hoop, juggling, clown face, acrobatics etc) alongside hands-on workshops in:
- Hula hoop
- Juggling
- Acrobatics
- Plate spinning
- Wire walking
- Rigging with Circus250’s aerial rig
- How to make a clown face
- Circus costume from Circus Wardrobe
The Circus Village will take place outdoors (weather permitting, by Golden Strand, Achill Island) or indoors (Halla Acla, The Sound, Achill Island).
This will be the first opportunity for children and young people of Achill and the region to experience a wide range of circus art. Through professional acts programmed throughout the day, they will have the chance to try circus arts for themselves. This includes not only physical activities (such as acrobatics) but the art of painting a clown face, and the heritage of how each clown has their own licensed face that no other clown is allowed to copy. Learn how circus costumes are made and the science behind the aerial rig and have a go at knotting and securing ropes.
No booking is required.
Do you look up to scientists? Well now you really can! Science on Stilts is a walkabout performance where real life scientists – who are also accomplished stiltwalkers – do simple science experiments with you! For example, they can talk to you on their paper cup phones, demonstrate why different objects dropped from a height land at the same time, and why they have to keep wobbling to stay upright. They’ll stop on their stilts to have scientific chats with anyone who has high ambitions to learn more about science. Our scientists on stilts elevate how atoms are made or why bubbles reflect colours to a new height – and huge fun.
Cost: Free
Suitable for all ages
10th June: All day
11th June: All day
More info about the festival at the Cork Carnival of Science website linked.
StrongWomen Science is a circus science performance and accompanying workshops for children starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife is an engineer, Maria an environmental scientist.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin or if you can juggle liquid?
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
3rd June 2023 at 11am
Cost: €6 Show, €6 Workshop (Joint ticket €10)
Book tickets at the Mountshannon Arts Festival website link.
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
30th May 10:30AM & 12:30PM
31st May 10:30AM & 12:30PM
1st June 10:30AM & 12:30PM
Cost: €8 + Teachers go Free Full Price
All ages welcome
Book tickets at the Mermaid Arts Centre link.
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act ♻️
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by an interactive talk with audience participation.
Show times:
11.00am – 11.45am
12.45pm – 1.30pm
2.45pm – 3.30pm
Cost: Free (Public Pass)
All ages welcome
More information and how to book a public pass at the Lancashire Science Festival link.
StrongWomen Science is a circus science performace and accompanying workshops for children starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife is an engineer, Maria and environmental scientist.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin or if you can juggle liquid?
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Time: 4pm
Cost: €10/€32 (family of 4)
Book tickets at the Riverbank Arts Centre Website link.
We have to listen to Juanita – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Big Problem is interactive environmental show by leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in a provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
The show is accompanied by workshops making Eco-Bricks from used plastic.
10:00am – 11:00am
All ages welcome
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women.
Doors 7:30pm/Show 8pm
Tickets €18
Book tickets at the Nenagh Arts Centre link.
Am I Irish Yet? is one-woman show chronicling the life of Kate Kerrigan, a New York Times bestselling author who began her career as an editor for Just Seventeen magazine (where she was credited for discovering the band Take That). After spending her childhood in London in the 80s as the ‘Bombing Irish’ to some and a ‘Plastic Paddy’ to others, she moved to her parent’s native Ireland in the 90s where she became a full-time author.
35 years on, with an Irish husband and children and a career as an Irish author, Kate brings the wisdom and wit of her award-winning writing to audiences in person for the first time, to whom she asks, ‘Am I Irish Yet?’.
Am I Irish Yet? is part of Circus250’s Daring Dames series, reflecting their commitment to developing and touring exciting new work by fierce women.
Matinee: Doors 1:30pm/Show 2pm
Evening: Doors 6:30pm/Show 7pm
Tickets £15/£13 conc.
Book tickets at the London Irish Centre link.
We are so excited to be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2023 by performing through Kilkenny’s medieval streets in their show-stopping parade. This year’s parade theme is Legends and Stories, so alongside the Celtic myths and legends you’ll travel back 250 years to the arrival of first circus in Ireland in 1773. From the first circus juggling acts to come to these shores, to the arrival of fantastical beasts from lands far away, to today’s astounding acrobats, experience the history of this magical art through the centuries. Then run away to the circus and learn to juggle, spin plates and do acrobatic tricks yourself!
Circus250 will be out in full force with clown antics from Juanita, juggling and plate spinning from Fruity n’ Dishy, circus face painting and more.
The 2023 Parade route will go from John Street, to Rose Inn Street, The Parade (Review stand), High Street, and finish at the Market Yard. Kilkenny will be full of lively entertainment and activity throughout the day with live music performances, food and crafts, interactive shows and carnival rides.
Make a day of it, or better still make a couple days of it as the Festival runs from the 15th – 19th March 2023. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us and enjoy the best of Ireland and Kilkenny!
Parade starts at 1:30pm
All ages welcome
As part of the City of Lights Festival, Tullie will be hosting some amazing science shows to tie in with the theme of the light show.
StrongWomen Science is a circus science performace and accompanying workshops for children starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife is an engineer, Maria and environmental scientist.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin or if you can juggle liquid?
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Shows and workshops running at 11am and 2pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February.
StrongWomen Science is a circus science performace and accompanying workshops for children starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife is an engineer, Maria and environmental scientist.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin or if you can juggle liquid?
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Shows running at 10:30am and 12:30pm.
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.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
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.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Shows at 1.30pm and 4pm.
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.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
More details coming soon!
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.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
More details coming soon!
Watch out for our astounding acrobats Double Trouble as they entertain at YuleFest
More information coming soon!
Do you look up to scientists? Well now you really can! Science on Stilts is a walkabout performance where real life scientists – who are also accomplished stiltwalkers – do simple science experiments with you! For example, they can talk to you on their paper cup phones, demonstrate why different objects dropped from a height land at the same time, and why they have to keep wobbling to stay upright. They’ll stop on their stilts to have scientific chats with anyone who has high ambitions to learn more about science. Our scientists on stilts elevate how atoms are made or why bubbles reflect colours to a new height – and huge fun.
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Exact times tbc
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.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Shows and workshops will take place on both days, times tbc.
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Showtime TBC
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Showtime TBC
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Showtime: 10am
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Showtime: 4pm
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
To book please click the links below
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. It’s capturing the world around them, but not with words on the page or pen in a sketchbook, but through circus tricks.
Workshops will be from 9.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Join us at The Watt Institution for Strong Women Science, a circus science show for children and families.
Places are free but spaces are limited so booking is essential. Call the Watt Institution on 01475 715624 to book your place.
Times: 11.30am and 2pm
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy loves to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you can have a go at juggling and plate spinning yourself!
You have to listen to Juanita’s Talk – because it’s time we cleaned up our act!
Juanita’s Talk is an hour-long interactive environmental show for the whole family by Ireland’s leading female clown Angelica Santander.
Juanita wants to lift the lid on your recycling bin. What should we do with all this plastic? Where does all that plastic we recycle actually go? What can we do to stop it? Juanita can’t answer these questions on her own – she needs you to help her. So she invites the audience to assist in fulfilling her quest for a plastic-free world. Using projections, music, dance and clowning, plastic pollution is tackled in an provocative, entertaining and ridiculous way. An important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
Juanita’s Talk is followed by a led discussion on positive solutions to plastic pollution.
This performance is free to attendees of the ASDC conference in Glasgow.
Discussion Table: Clowning and climate change. Is circus a good way to communicate science?
This table will discuss the following questions:
- Why have you never used circus before? If you have, how?
- Can circus make science less scary? And the future less bleak?
- Do you think circus science in your centre would attract different visitors?
Biography
Dea Birkett, a former circus artiste, founded and is Ringmaster of Circus250, a circus creation and touring company. Circus250 co-ordinated the UK and Ireland-wide celebration of 250 years of circus in 2018.
The not-for-profit company specialises in ‘Circus with Purpose’, in particular making circus science shows that tackle inequalities and challenging issues in STEM. Circus250’s StrongWomen Science won Best Family Event in the prestigious Family Friendly Awards – the first science show to do so. Circus250 has worked across UK, Ireland and beyond – including with Science Museum, National Railway Museum and Abu Dhabi Science Festival – using circus to make science accessible to all.
Dea is also founder of and led Kids in Museums, the UK-wide organisation working with museums, science centres and heritage sites to make them more welcoming of children and families – in particular those who have never visited before.
Circus 250 will be hosting the first House of Straw Festival on Achill Island, supported by funding from the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme.
The Local Live Performance Programming Scheme is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and administered by Mayo County Council
Wake up to Twilight Circus – a glittering festival cabaret to welcome the autumn and celebrate the passing of summer
About this event
Wake up with us!
A festival of light and laughter for all the family starring contortionists, tumblers, hula hoop artists, jugglers, flow dancers, music and spoken word poetry from across the world.
Equinox is when the island falls quiet. Visitors leave and the sun begins to set early. It’s the birth of another season, when we gather indoors to celebrate what the summer has brought and the winter may bring. We find warmth by the fire. Come join us to celebrate this special time of year and herald in the autumn.
Featuring Achill Island’s own Circus250 house band with Diarmuid Gielty, John Butler, Lisa Fukuda and Alan Hughes.
Staged in the historic atmospheric dining room at the Valley House, Achill Island.
Hot drinks available throughout.
This event is supported by Regional Festivals funding.
Roll up for a Culture Night like you’ve never seen before – from Bardic poetry to Ireland’s only Strongwoman. Culture with a twist and kick.
About this event
Culture Night at the The Valley House features:
FIRST ACT
Short Film – Blood Cradle of the Heart
Singer and musician Ursula Burns The Dangerous Harpist
Kevin Toolis – Ireland’s only Bafta-winning Bardic poet author of My Father’s Wake
SECOND ACT
Rock Hard Roxy – Ireland’s only strongwoman
Music from Ursula Burns
Fire dancer Strix Nebulosa
Relax in the beautiful historic dining room of the Valley House for an hour and a half of entertainment and thrills with some of Ireland’s leading performers. Bar open.
Did you know Culture Night is part of THREE DAYS of circus celebration on Achill -see our other listings for more information.
This event is supported by funding from Culture Night, administered by Mayo County Council, the Arts Council and Creative Ireland.
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 stilt walkers – do simple science experiments with you! They’ll stop on their stilts to have scientific chats with anyone who has high ambitions to learn more about science. Our scientists on stilts elevate how atoms are made or why bubbles reflect colours to a new height – and huge fun.
As part of Pitch’d Festival, StrongWomen Aoife and Maria are bringing their shows to Cork on in September!
Sept 17th 1.30pm at Marina Market
3.30pm at Lapps Quay Sept 18th 1pm Lapps Quay
Plus a performance at the Gala in the Everyman starting at 4pm.
Daring Dames is Ireland’s first and only all-female travelling circus – bringing astounding feats of strength and daring to you. Led by a ringmistress and resounding with music and song, Daring Dames goes beyond spectacle to question who can be and what is daring, and how we are all daring in our everyday lives.
Shows at 12 noon and 14:30
Join our new act, Fruity ‘n Dishy at Donegal’s Savour the Flavour!
Fruity is a juggler, Dishy a plate spinner. And fruity loves to juggle real fruit while Dishy spins his plates. In hours of foody fun, they show how to juggle apples, oranges and pears, and spin plates. And everyone can have a go at doing it themselves.
Join us for a live drawing experience at the National Gallery, with real circus acts. Visitors are supported by an artist throughout. You don’t need any drawing experience. The Frame acts are highly visual, a little slower than a regular circus act, and involve repetition so visitors have more than one attempt to capture them.
Join Daring Dames at Funtropolis in Mountjoy Square, Dublin. From astonishing acrobatics to hilarious clowns, Ireland’s all-female circus artistes entertain and enthrall.
Join a cast of Circus250 performers for this free event to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Jackie Clarke Collection’s beautiful Walled Heritage Garden for Heritage Week.
This free event is running from 11am until 4pm in the Jackie Clarke Walled Heritage Garden and everyone is welcome!
Join a cast of Circus250 performers at Belmullet Festival on the 18th and 19th of August. On the 19th, there will be a street carnival with live performances and music from 7pm.
Join us at Big Grill Festival in Dublin where we will be entertaining you with our Daring Dames cabaret as well as brand new act Fruity ‘n Dishy!
The Claremorris Agricultural Show is back for 2022!
Fruity is a juggler, Dishy a plate spinner. And fruity loves to juggle real fruit while Dishy spins his plates. In hours of foody fun, they show how to juggle apples, oranges and pears, and spin plates. And everyone can have a go at doing it themselves.
Join us at All Together Now festival at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford, where Circus250 will be providing a day of all things circus on 30th July.
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. Details to come.
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. Details to come.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, or if you can juggle liquid? Well roll up, roll up and watch StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind these and many more astounding tricks, with science just as breath-taking as the feats themselves. In this fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Duration: Performance – c40mins
Workshop (with morning performance only) 25 mins
Places limited so booking required. Please see Cabra Library website for details.
StrongWomen Science will be at Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, a unique coming together of artists and audiences. It is a celebration of imagination and shared experience that welcomes all.
Juanita will will treat children of 8 – 11 years to an interactive ecology show as part of Omagh Library’s StoryTrails – Two days of fun for all the family!
Juanita will use music, dance and clowning to encourage the children in the audience to come up with their own innovative and imaginative answers to plastic pollution. Juanita’s Talk is an important, urgent and utterly hilarious show full of hope for our future.
All StoryTrails events are FREE to attend and booking is essential. To book a place contact Omagh Library 028 8244 0733 or email omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk.
StrongWomen Science will be at Stendhal Festival, Northern Ireland’s much loved family festival, which highlights the very best in local and international music, art, comedy, dance, theatre and more.
Catch Science on Stilts at this unforgettable county show.
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.
Be amazed at all the female talent in Daring Dames – Ireland’s first all female circus festival. From astonishing acrobatics to hilarious clowns, Ireland’s circus artistes entertain and enthrall.
Times 11.30, 13.45 and 15.45
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. It’s capturing the world around them, but not with words on the page or pen in a sketchbook, but through circus tricks.
Two shows, at 10am and 1.30pm
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. They stop on their stilts to have scientific chats with audience members, festival goers, shoppers and anyone who has high ambitions to learn more about science. Our scientists on stilts elevate how atoms are made or why bubbles reflect colours to a new height – and huge fun.
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. Performances 10.30 and 13.15
Want to learn about the astounding environment of Keem beach and learn circus skills at the same time? Nature’s Secret Circus is an environmental circus workshop with and circus tutors Beanie Sky and Selene Murphy, alongside geologist Eoin Halpin. Learn to balance branches, juggle rocks, and make mountains with your bodies.
Suitable for ages 8-12
Show starts at 10am
Limited places. To book email bigtop@circus250.org
Join StrongWomen Aoife and Maria as they reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. Two shows for schools, 10.00 and 12.00
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In this fun, lively and fast-paced circus performance, you’ll find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. School show.
StrongWomen Aoife and Maria take their show to the islands of Clare ( 29 April), Inishturk (1 May) and Inishboffin (2 May), to reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.