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Interview with the creators of Natalie Inside Out

Natalie Reckert and Mark Morreau share the creative journey behind Natalie Inside Out, their captivating show coming to Jacksons Lane on Friday 11 October 2024. The pair discuss how acrobatics, immersive video projections, and playful humour merge to push the boundaries of what circus can be.

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Interview with the creators of Natalie Inside Out

Natalie Reckert and Mark Morreau share the creative journey behind Natalie Inside Out, their captivating show coming to Jacksons Lane on Friday 11 October 2024. The pair discuss how acrobatics, immersive video projections, and playful humour merge to push the boundaries of what circus can be.

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Remembering Nicky Gavron: A Legacy of Passion and Community at Jacksons Lane

This article reflects on the life and legacy of Nicky Gavron, a visionary and driving force behind Jacksons Lane. Written by her close friend and fellow founder Melian Mansfield, it highlights Nicky’s dedication to community, her passion for children’s play, and her role in transforming Jacksons Lane into a cultural hub.

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Musclebound Q&A with Rosy Carrick

Rosy Carrick took time out of her busy schedule, as Musclebound tours around the country, to speak with us about her latest show, which has its only London date at Jacksons Lane. Known for her candidness about sex, this Q&A offers deeper insight into the creation of Musclebound, a show praised by critics and audiences alike. As The Voice put it, it’s ‘intelligent, thought-provoking, and witty — the whole audience was crying with laughter.'”

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Interview with Jody Kamali

Jody Kamali reveals the inspirations behind his unique comedy style and the creation of Ironing Board Man, which comes to our theatre Saturday 20 July 2024, before heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Discover how childhood laughter, comedy legends, and a simple household item led to this must-see show.

 

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Interview with Louise Orwin

This interview delves into Louise’s inspiration behind FAMEHUNGRY, the challenges of merging performance art with a hyper-censored platform, and Orwin’s hope for a future where connection thrives despite the complexities of the digital age.

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Interview with Mel McGlensey

A conversation about strange body talents sparked the creation of MOTORBOAT, a one-of-a-kind clown show. Join us as we chat with Mel McGlensey, the show’s creator, about her unexpected inspiration, her love for the art of clown, and how she uses a hilarious blend of physical comedy, mime, and circus elements to create a genre-bending performance that will leave audiences wanting more.

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Interview with Luke Rollason

Luke Rollason brings his side-splitting physical comedy to the London Clown Festival. We chat with him about inspiration, accidental concepts, and the surprising challenges of mime.

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Young people learn circus skills in Studio 1 at Jacksons Lane

Annual Review 23 / 24

We are excited to share our annual review for April 2023 to March 2024. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable support from our community, which makes our impact possible. Our achievements in art, community outreach, and environmental initiatives are highlighted in this document, along with a financial overview.

 

 

 

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Interview with Jose Parra from Tomatoes Don’t Fly

Tomatoes Don’t Fly seamlessly blends the humour of clowning with the vulnerability of self-exploration. Learn how this unique show came to be and how it uses laughter and playfulness to tackle questions of identity and growth.

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Interview with Lost Cabaret: A Cocophony of Clowns

Lost Cabaret isn’t your typical clown show. It’s a global phenomenon, a breeding ground for comedic talent, and a haven for artistic risk-taking. Dive into the weird and wonderful world of Lost Cabaret with Sharnema, Hester and David.

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Interview with the creators of Troll

For our next interview, we sat down with Marie Kallevik Straume, Anna Marie Simonsen, and Cecily Nash from Troll, the critically acclaimed comedy and winner of Oslo Fringe’s Funniest Show 2023.

Read on to get to know the creators ahead of their show coming to our theatre on Thursday, July 18th, 2024

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Interview with Ella the Great

Get ready to laugh out loud as we kick off our London Clown Festival interview series with the incredible Ella Golt, a.k.a Ella the Great. Their show, Pomp and Cirque-umstance no. 3.1, is coming to Jacksons Lane on July 16, 2024. We sat down with Ella to dive into their inspirations, their unforgettable character Richard Melanin the Third, and the exciting surprises that await audiences.

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