Formed in 1996 and based in the UK since 2002, the Invisible Circus draws much of its approach to creation and performance from its history as a troupe of travelling street performers delivering circus, art and theatre directly to communities across Europe, who may not ordinarily have the opportunity to interact with and enjoy the arts. Industrious, creative and drawing on the skills of hundreds of local artists, their work is ambitious in scale and accessible to a wide range of people.
The stories they tell often have a contemporary relevance and deal with real-life issues through allegory, play and performance.
The Invisible Circus wants to manifest a greater sense of community ownership and engagement, encourage people to be a part of the change, and challenge the status quo.
They believe it matters because the world is in crisis and at a critical tipping point in our history.
The Invisible Circus believes in:
- Collaboration not competition.
- Community not consumerism.
- People not profits.
- Free association and expression.
- Freedom of movement.
