The audio of a special video documentary talking about gay representation in the circus. Specifically duo acts where the theme of romance is very prevalent in opposite-sex pairs, but is virtually non-existent when it comes to same-sex pairs. It’s a topic that I’ve been reflecting on for some time, and this is created from my own thoughts and a series of interviews I did with friends from different sectors of the industry. Included are artists from Cirque du Soleil, Casus, Chivaree Circus/Independent, and a teacher from the National Centre for Circus Arts in London. We talk about the creative p ..read more

Duo Wazo (Louis David and Rosalie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T05ZKj5FXdY The Arrow (Matthew Richardson and Francis Perrault): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtnJUS30olE Soleil's Zumanity - Two Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uGlbhRq0JI Zumanity's (very different) Two Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-LGOvV6ep8 Towel Act - Les Beaux Frères: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSXZtYFdvsI Duo Scarlette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjwtaVwWS70 ..read more

Casus - You and I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl5R5GtVHmU Fauna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj86GeHtOhs Briefs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfybjDag22k Hot Brown Honey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4BpjrARQpA ..read more