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LEME: matter is the motto for the second edition of the contemporary circus festival

Material usage possibilities are infinite, especially when we consider that matter represents all that is real. Contemporary circus, on the other hand, also challenges what seems humanly intangible. This is (not only) why this second edition is, in every way, a call down to earth. From December 5th to December 8th, Ílhavo (Portugal).

This edition kicks off with the idea of ​​matter opening new paths and creating new languages ​​for the circus, with artists from 7 countries and a special focus on South Korea. LEME keeps its creation focus through the support of the Portuguese creator Daniel Seabra. [HOSE] is an aerial acrobatic performance that uses various types of hoses, making them not only scenery but also part of the performance. LEME continues to emphasize the reflection challenge about the contemporary circus, dedicating one of its days to the CIRCUS FORUM.

LEME is organized by 23 Milhas, llhavo Municipality and Bússola.

The next General Meeting of Circostrada will take place in Santander (Spain) on 27-29 November 2019, co-organised with Café de las Artes Teatro and in the frame of the En La Cuerda Floja Festival.

This edition offers a rich artistic agenda built around the discovery of Spanish circus and street arts companies and projects. This is an opportunity for all Circostrada members to discover a new artistic scene and get a better understanding of the local cultural context and its key players. You will also be presented with international performances, which you can discover in the official programme of the festival.

General Meetings give the opportunity to Circostrada members to gather and share on various topics in a privileged sphere. This edition will be a key moment to initiate and build a reflection around the next Circostrada project for 2021-2024, which will have to be drafted soon and submitted to the European Commission. We are counting on all members' inputs so that the next project can best meet the needs and stakes of the sectors!

You can now REGISTER ONLINE on the Circostrada website and anticipate your trip by booking a room at our partner hotels! You have until the end of October to benefit from the preferential rates, we advise you not to wait until the last minutes to do so!

Registration are open until November 15th.

Get ready! We look forward to sharing this moment with you all on the Spanish coast!

LEME festival presents in 2019 a new professional meeting in the frame of the circus festival. CIRCUS FORUM is a space of sharing, reflection and debate. A full day to think about the contemporary circus and future challenges. You will be able to experience a diverse pool of activities and themes: examples from South Korea, the challenges of international touring, a debate between emerging creators in European context today and a conversation about the state of the contemporary circus in Portugal.

Registration is now open!

The full programme of the festival [5-8 DEC 2019] will be announced during September, including Hors Surface [FR], White Cube Project [KR], Animal Religion [ES], MOMGGOL [KR], Cía Manolo Alcántara [ES], Daniel Seabra [PT], Dikothomia Cia [ES], Léa Legrand [FR], Aisling Ní Cheallaigh and Ronan Brady [IE] and Teatro da Didascália [PT].

For the sixth edition, the Vaudeville Rendez-Vous International Festival transforms a triangle into a quadrilateral. It is not illusionism nor a trick of juggling. It is the result of a deep work that the Teatro da Didascália has developed over the last years with the cities of Braga, Famalicão and Guimarães, which now joins the city of Barcelos, putting this great urban network of the region of Minho, in Portugal, to think of together in the contemporary circus.

Over four days of intense programming simultaneously in the four cities, there will be plenty to see, hear and experience in more than 40 public activities – 28 performances of the 13 programmed shows, including 3 world premieres and 6 national premieres. 

Check out the upcoming events and activities of the Circostrada network for 2019-2020!

The new SAVE THE DATES card is out, grab your calendar and spread it out!

What's coming up in the next couple of months?

• In October 2019 (21-22 & 22-24): Public Policy Makers Seminar & FRESH CIRCUS#5 - International Seminar for the Development of Circus Arts in Auch (France). Co-organised with CIRCa - National Pole for Circus, in the frame of the 32nd edition of CIRCA festival, this flagship event of the network, built around the theme "Circus is everywhere" promises to be rich in content, achievements and events. 

• In November 2019 (27-29): the next General Meeting of the network will take place in Santander (Spain), co-organised with Café de las Artes Teatro. This is a not-to-be-missed event for the members!

That is just for 2019...If you want to know about the 2020 activities and save some dates already, download the card and have a look at what's coming next!

Circuito CLAPS is glad to introduce you to the second edition of TENDENZA CLOWN international festival.

Milan (Italy) is ready to welcome 50 clowns from all Europe!
24 shows, 15 companies, 4 National Premières

Contermporary circus, juggling, clownerie, acrobatics, nouvelle magie, aerial skills and equilibrism are only a few featuring elements of the festival, with performances suitable for tout public.

Among hosted artist: Okidok (Belgium), Toti Toronell&Pere Hosta (Spain), La Mob à Sisyphe and Five Foot Fingers (France), Tintalo Cirkusz (Hungary), Cirzo Zoè, Collettivo Clown and Artemakia (Italy).

Trailer here.
For infos: comunicazione@claps.lombardia.it

Co-organised with cirqu’Aarau and ProCirque, in partnership with the Zirkusquartier Zurich and in the frame of the 7th edition of cirqu' festival, this key time for network's members will take place from June 6 to 8, 2019 in the beautiful town of Aarau (Switzerland)!

Focused on the theme of "time", this general meeting will put the emphasis on Swiss creations and unconventional places. For three days, members will have the opportunity to exchange, meet artists, learn about the local scene of circus and street arts, visit cultural venues, attend thematic workshops, take part in the network's projects, enjoy the shows programmed in the festival, and much more! 

The programme is available on the Circostrada website as well as practical information and a list of accommodations.
We advise you not to wait too long to book your room. We have negotiated preferential rates for the General Meeting participants but there is a limited time frame to confirm booking, which varies depending on the hotels so make sure you check it carefully. 

Register here!

Registration deadline: May 23rd, 2019

See you soon in Switzerland!

Entries for Imaginarius PRO are open!

The first five Circostrada MEMBERS to sign up will benefit from travel and accommodation for the 19th Edition of Imaginarius - International Street Theatre Festival, which will take place from 23 to 25 May 2019. Grab this opportunity now!

Entries until 3 May.

Imaginarius PRO is a section of the festival dedicated to the promotion of the professional sector of street arts and of new creation for public space, which aims to strengthen partnerships between artists and programmers. Imaginarius creations will be presented, in absolute première.

The session will be held on 24 May 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m., at the Imaginarius Creation Centre, in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. Accredited professionals are invited to participate in an informal networking lunch with Portuguese street arts artists and companies.

Join XTRAX and outdoor arts specialists from across the world at the XTRAX / SIRF Showcase in Stockton-on-Tees!

Taking place from 1st – 4th August, the Stockton International Riverside Festival is an annual free outdoor arts and street theatre festival in Stockton-on-Tees. In 2017 the festival celebrated its 30th year, helping to cement its position as one of the world’s oldest and best international outdoor art festivals. SIRF attracts international artists performing to thousands of spectators each year. It showcases outstanding international street theatre, dance, circus and music acts with a packed programme of shows for all the family.

We invite you to spend three days in the context of this ambitious festival and see a rich programme of outdoor shows, learn about new models of working and meet with others working in the industry in a professional programme that will include talks, networking and pitching sessions.

Come and attend the professional meeting organised by La Maison des Jonglages!

"Circus in the public space" - on April 12, 2019

Each year, La Maison des Jonglages offers to professionals working in the performing arts to meet and exchange around common issues and to support circus artists. This meeting takes place during the festival Rencontre des Jonglages, held for a month from April 5 to May 5, 2019.

On the agenda (from 10am to 6pm): 

• A meeting with Territoire de Cirque network on the theme “How to build the circus, how to build the town?”
• The projection of two short movies
• The presentation of the City Rights Charter by ARTCENA
• SACD 2019 Award ceremony dedicated to juggler author 
• Juggling creation projects presentation

Venue: Cinéma L’Etoile based in La Courneuve (Paris area)

For registration, please write to: communication@maisondesjonglages.fr

Referent contact for professionals : Manon Rouquet

More info about the programme