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Circomedia is a school for
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and
physical theatre Physical theatre is a genre of theatrical performance that encompasses storytelling primarily through physical movement. Although several performance theatre disciplines are often described as "physical theatre," the genre's characteristic asp ...
based in
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,
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. The school offers a variety of training courses and workshops that teach
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in the context of physical theatre, performance and creativity. It was founded in 1993 by Bim Mason and Helen Crocker, following the closure of Fooltime, Britain’s first circus school. It is financially supported by Arts Council South West and a range of other funding. Since 2004, Circomedia has been based in St. Paul's Church at
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and a site in
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which is home to the degree programme and the main office.


Courses

At the core of the school's training programme is the one-year Diploma in Circus Skills and Physical Theatre, which includes
trapeze A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a ceiling support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Trapeze acts may be static, spinning (rigged from a single point), swinging or flying, an ...
,
juggling Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object ...
,
acrobatics Acrobatics () is the performance of human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Acrobatic skills are used in performing arts, sporting events, and martial arts. Extensive use of acrobatic skills are most often performed in acr ...
and
physical theatre Physical theatre is a genre of theatrical performance that encompasses storytelling primarily through physical movement. Although several performance theatre disciplines are often described as "physical theatre," the genre's characteristic asp ...
. After completing the diploma, students may join the 10-week Act Creation Course, or may undertake teacher training. Other training programmes include: * a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Circus with Physical Performance * a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance in partnership with
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* a
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National Diploma in Performance for 16+ * adult evening classes open to the general public * circus workshops and
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events


Outreach

Circomedia also runs an outreach programme for local young people.


See also

* Dick Penny, formerly a member of the board of Circomedia * Ockham's Razor Theatre Company, formed in 2004 by three Circomedia alumni *
Circus school Circus schools are institutions that offer professional and sometimes degree-level training in various circus skills such as acrobatics, aerial arts, object manipulation, and other specialized physical skills. The rise of the circus school as a ...


References


External links


Circomedia website
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