MODERN CIRCUS
'ACCESSIBLE
WITHOUT LIMITATIONS'
Symposium Circus was founded in 2017 with the intention of officially organising a community that makes modern circus accessible to people without access due to financial, geographical and/or physical limitations.
Symposium Circus believes that their are many benefits of practising modern circus, both physically and emotionally. However, this highly beneficial realm of activities is limited to a specific group in society with access to a certain amount of funding, which is beyond the majority.
Symposium Circus is a collective of some of the top circus practitioners in the UK, sharing the same values of bringing circus accessibility forward. Our aim is to facilitate events, workshops and meet up spaces to promote and encourage involvement, especially from minority and/or disadvantaged groups in society.
Our Mission
London Circus Symposium
CLIENT
London Circus Community
ABOUT PROJECT
Working with key partners in the London Circus Community, we organized a training and networking event.
ROLE
Conception
Workshop Facilitation
Show Organization
Event Management
European Juggling Convention (Fire Space)
CLIENT
European Juggling Association
ABOUT PROJECT
Symposium Circus was asked to create a space for 6000+ circus practitioners, to practice the fire arts and a safe and creative space
ROLE
Conception
Space Design
Health and Safety
Event Management
Newark Castle Fire Show
CLIENT
Art Council UK / EJA / Newark Council
ABOUT PROJECT
Symposium Circus was asked to create, direct and produce, one of the most renowned fire shows in the world.
Brining in artist from around the world to perform outside Newark Castle, in front of 6000+ circus practitioners
ROLE
Conception
Creative Direction
Logistic
Set Design
Production
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What is Circus Symposium?
Throughout the year, Symposium Circus hosts several one-day circus conventions. At our events, we facilitate amazing training spaces for amateur circus practitioners to train, trick swap, and network with other members of the circus and juggling community.
Furthermore, we provide workshops for a range of disciplines from novice to advance level. Our conventions are concluded with a Gala Show, during which we showcase some of the best British and international circus talent currently in the industry.
Our main aim is to encourage and inspire creativity, community, and fun at every level, from the absolute beginners to the world-class professionals attending our events.
Michael Hance
FOUNDER
Bubba Hance has worked in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. In addition to his long-standing vocation at the UK's biggest nightclub, Bubba has worked with high-profile artists such as Fatboy Slim, Calvin Harris, and Nicky Minaj.
Throughout his career, Bubba has also worked with organizations including Jongleurs, Big Day Out (Newark), and Luminar, garnering years of experience producing spectacular shows and events. As Creative Director and Head of the Fire Program for the European Juggling Convention 2019, Bubba played an integral role in creating and managing the largest fire arena in the 41-year history of one of the most prestigious international juggling events on the planet.
Bubba is currently the UK Representative on the board of the European Juggling Association, as well as holding positions on boards and committees for several UK and European amateur circus organisations.
OUR TEAM
Pat Kenshō has been producing events and performing professionally for over a decade now. Specialities include circus, magic and fire where he has worked from intimate small settings to grand theatres.
Pat is currently at the forefront of fire entertainment at festivals around the UK.
Pat Kensho
FOUNDER