About Circomedia
Circomedia is committed to the principles of performer as creator and the integration of circus disciplines with theatre in its widest sense.
If performers in circus and theatre are to be able to contribute to the creative process and be more than the vehicle of a director's vision, we believe the development of the individual's creative and performance skills to be of equal importance to those of technical expertise.
educational philosophy
Our educational philosophy is that it is essential that minds and personalities need developing as much as bodies. Our training has a pragmatic approach to learning for a vocational profession and a holistic approach to teaching each individual.
We ensure that the demands and rigours of good technique are met whilst encouraging people to develop an innovative and imaginative approach to circus and physical theatre. This development is informed by expanding students' range of knowledge of possible styles and approaches.
about bristol
Bristol, which is located in the South West of England, has a thriving cultural scene with many clubs, theatres, restaurants, cinemas, museums, galleries, varied sports and shopping facilities, and one of the most dynamic circus and street theatre scenes in Europe.
The rich maritime history of the city is evident in its stunning architecture and lively waterfront. The historical city of Bath is also only twelve miles away, and both cities enjoy a wealth of cultural festivals throughout the year. Bristol has an excellent transport infrastructure with an airport nearby and good road and rail links to the rest of the UK.
People from Bristol are the friendliest in Britain, according to a recent Comic Relief survey. A team of phsycology students smiled at 100 Bristolians in an hour and an amazing 70% smiled back. In other cities the same test returned fewer than 10%.
For further information about Bristol, try these web sites:
Centre for Contemporary Circus & Physical Performance
Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8DB, UK
Phone/Fax : + 44 (0) 117 9477288
e-mail: info@circomedia.com
web: www.circomedia.com
"The RADA of circus / theatre"
Supported by The National Lottery through The Arts Council Of England.
Circomedia is the trading name of Academy of Circus Arts & Physical Theatre which is a UK registered limited company no. 2928738 and also a registered charity no. 1056852. The registered office address (not for correspondence) is c/o MWM, 11 Great George Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS1 5RR.