Network of International Circus Exchange

Albert & Friends Instant Circus

Albert & Friends Instant Circus
Riverside Studios
Crisp Road
Hammersmith
W6 9Rl
Tel: +44(0) 208 237 1170
Email: aficircus@btopenworld.com
Albert & Friends Instant Circus - London's Premier Youth Circus - circa 1983 -exists to develop the creative potential of young people through practical engagement with circus and theatre arts. Hosts of the bi-annual International Youth Circus Festival (2004/6/) at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith. Previous participating troupes from Russia, Israel, Estonia, Finland, Slovenia, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the UK.
The Third International Youth Circus Festival is in 2008. For more information contact Albert & Friends Instant Circus.
Albert & Friends Instant Circus
YOUTH CIRCUS
Albert & Friends Instant Circus - London's Premier Youth Circus circa 1983 -aims to inspire and empower young people to challenge their perception of themselves through participation in an intelligent, physical arts activity which builds confidence, concentration and breathtaking physical skills.
Albert & Friends Instant Circus has built a worldwide reputation, establishing Youth Circus Theatre as the most exciting, innovative, skilful and entertaining art form emerging today. Under the banner of 'Circus for Success', Albert & Friends Instant Circus
offers an enjoyable, achievable and accessible art form, raising expectations, promoting awareness and developing new audiences. Hosts of the bi-annual London International Youth Circus Festival (2004/06), the most exciting new event on the Youth Circus Calendar, Albert & Friends
Instant Circus is preparing for the Third London International Youth Circus Festival in July 2008.
Albert & Friends Instant Circus - Youth Circus Theatre at its best!
Albert & Friends Instant Circus is funded by the ACE and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Albert & Friends Instant Circus is a registered charity no: 1061370
Activities:
Education Programmes, International Exchanges, Accredited Training Courses,
Circus Arts Awards, Host of the London International Youth Circus bi-annual
Festival, National & International Performances and Worldwide projects.
Circus skills: static trapeze, web rope, tissue, tightrope, slack wire,
walking globe, unicycle, stilts, rolla rolla, juggling and diabolo.
Complimentary Skills: Drama, Music, Mime and Dance
Weekly Workshops for 3-18 years.
Email: aficircus@btopenworld.com
Cirque-It for 18+ years
Email: tiggyaficircus@btinternet.com
2. COMMUNITY CIRCUS
Cirque-It, Albert & Friends Instant Circus's adult group, offers circus
skills training in a friendly & inviting atmosphere where skill sharing can
be exchanged and performance pieces developed. Accredited Training Courses &
Circus Arts Awards (available from September 2007).
Cirque-It offers static trapeze, web rope, tissue, tightrope, slack wire,
walking globe, unicycle, stilts, rolla rolla, juggling and diabolo.
Cirque-It: 18+ years
Email: tiggyaficircus@btinternet.com

Youth Circus
Weekly circus skills sessions, school programmes, one-off projects, one day
or short courses, holiday projects & outreach workshops Weekly Workshops for
3-17 years.
Email: aficircus@btopenworld.com


EVS Status: Future Host
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2007-06-04