Circ-ulate

25 Feb 2023

Group photo of all the team members for Circ-ulate. They are standing in front of the big gothic windows of Jackson Lane's Studio 1
The Sweet Smoke team sitting on the floor in rehearsal. They are looking at a laptop and paper notes
The Sweet Smoke team sitting and lying on the floor in rehearsal. They are looking at a laptop and paper notes
The cast of My Name is Sheena in rehearsal. One performer is standing in the middle whole the others wrap their arms around various limbs
A photo of the cast of My Name is Sheena in rehearsal. One performer balances on her hands while her legs are held up behind her.
A photo of the cast of 12 Ways the World Could End. One performer is up in an aerial move using red silks. The other is on the ground beneath her
A photo of the cast of 12 Ways the World Could End. One performer is in the air using silks. The other is rehearsing lines, with paper in hand

Circ-ulate work-in-progress sharings are the result of an exciting new interdisciplinary artist programme combining circus and theatre. An hour showcasing three innovative, boundary-pushing shows in the early stages of development. A space where playwrights, actors, directors, and circus performers sharing skills have created stories together.

Over the course of two weeks the artists attended workshops, skill sharing sessions and rehearsals lead by industry professionals designed to inspire collaboration between circus and theatre. Workshops have included circus skills, story development, integrating access, and planning for the future life of the shows. This is an opportunity to support these shows at the start of their development.

The three works shown will be:

Sweet Smoke by Roberta Livingstone
Directed by David Gilbert
Performed by Senayt Asefa and Eleanor Rattenbury

My Name is Sheena by Emma Kelly
Directed by Ebenezer Bambgoye
Performed by Elinor Solly, Helen Reuben, Gethin Aldermann and Michelle Ross

Twelve Ways the World Will End by A.C. Smith
Directed by Joanna Vymeris
Performed by Sophie Ablett and Jackie Le

This is the pilot programme for Circ-ulate run by Phoebe Hyder and Imy Wyatt Corner, who are interested in interdisciplinary bold dramatic storytelling.

Show Dates
25 Feb 2023
Show Times
7:30 PM
Duration
70 minutes
Price
£8.00
Credits
  • Playwright of Sweet Smoke: Roberta Livingstone
  • Director of Sweet Smoke: David Gilbert
  • Performer of Sweet Smoke: Senayt Asefa
  • Performer of Sweet Smoke: Eleanor Rattenbury
  • Playwright of My Name is Sheena: Emma Kelly
  • Director of My Name is Sheena: Ebenezer Bambgoye
  • Performer of My Name is Sheena: Elinor Solly
  • Performer of My Name is Sheena: Helen Reuben
  • Performer of My Name is Sheena: Gethin Aldermann
  • Performer of My Name is Sheena: Michelle Ross
  • Playwright of 12 Ways the World Could End: A.C. Smith
  • Director of 12 Ways the World Could End: Joanna Vymeris
  • Performer of 12 Ways the World Could End: Sophie Ablett
  • Performer of 12 Ways the World Could End: Jackie Le

With thanks to Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, Arts Council England, Turtle Key Arts, Graeae & Upswing for their support.