If you’re reading this—heck, if you’re even on this website—you already know and understand the value of the arts and theater in particular when it comes to our lives and the world around us. But I’m here to remind you that not everyone sees it that way, and there is quite an uphill battle we face in many communities. A few weeks ago I was trying to be an Arts Hero by hopping on an Instagram comment thread to mention the importance of arts funding and was met with more backlash that I had anticipated. Little did I know how controversial it would be to say that the arts is one of the least supp ..read more

In the early years I studied three main things: dance, music, and physics.  Had I not been a dancer I would have been a musician.  Had I not been a musician, I would have not become a physicist, but most likely an architect.  Not the same thing, I know, but very related. What these three professions have in common is a strong artistic penchant backed by strong technical training. So – technique versus artistry: which is more important?  To answer the question, let’s build a house. I have lots of brand new power tools.  They’re great – they’re beautiful, they are precis ..read more

Na Djinang Circus to bring Of The Land On Which We Meet to Assembly Checkpoint House of Oz this August for the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Created by the groundbreaking Melbourne-based circus company behind ​​Common Dissonance(2019) and Arterial (2021), acclaimed Na Djinang Circus presents Of The Land On Which We Meet – a visually stunning three-hander show that explores contemporary Australia’s lack of connection to its histories, land, and spirit. Do we still feel the land? Do we hear its history and spirit?Set on a monochrome stage dotted with tiny pools of sand and a single illum ..read more

Coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August – part circus show, part training session, and part open-heart surgery – Berlin-based still hungry’s brand new work Show Pony examines the dualities and challenges of life on stage for three female acrobats. We all know what they do with old horses.What happens when you still want the stage, but it no longer wants you? Co-created with groundbreaking performance artist Bryony Kimmings, Show Pony expertly balances humour, lunacy, and love in equal lashings to probe the gut wrenching moment when a performer is no longer needed – and whether they ..read more

Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we’ve delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community. In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that have made this journey unforgettable. Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, our listeners. Your support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind every episode. But t ..read more

Offering a high-flying, high-energy venture for the whole family, beloved circus company Brainfools are adorning their colourful wings and taking Lucky Pigeons on tour. Using polished contemporary circus skills and irresistible charm, this production tells a surreal fable about the pecking order of urban society, featuring jaw dropping juggling to dazzling aerialist tricks and lifts! Lucky Pigeons follows a young businesswoman struggling to keep up with the non-stop helter- skelter of the big City. When she loses her corporate job, she takes her frustration out on the ever-present population o ..read more

From generating music and visual art to writing and design, artificial intelligence (AI)  has opened up a new world of possibilities for artists and creative professionals. Yet do the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks, and at what cost?  In this piece, I’ll be sharing insights and perspectives from artists and creatives across disciplines about their opinions on AI. Please note that the opinions expressed by the individuals are subjective and represent only a small sample of the larger population of artists and creatives. AI is an amazing tool that is helping to level the pla ..read more

In a significant move for the performing arts industry, CircusTalk and TheaterArtLife have joined forces, merging their platforms to create StageLync, a groundbreaking initiative  aiming to revolutionize access to live performances. We will launch StageLync at the beginning of Summer 2024. Combining the strengths of both platforms, StageLync provides news, events, opinion articles, reviews and postcasts for audiences and performing arts fans for free; while StageLync Pro, a subscription-based service, will offer jobs, recruitment, professional profiles and access to shows and performing a ..read more

On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates AAPI Heritage Month by interviewsing the first Asian-American to serve on the Frisco City Council, and the first Korean-American female to serve on any City Council in the State of Texas, Tammy Meinershagen. Tammy’s leadership has transformed the City of Frisco’s arts, cultural, and innovation landscape. Over the past decade in various community roles, she has consistently fostered strong collaborations with corporate, civic, non-profit, regional, and national partners, resulting in exceptional outcomes and new progr ..read more

The 15th edition of the Spoffin Street Art Festival is set to enliven the historic streets of Amersfoort with an expansive array of performances from August 23-25, 2024. With more than 110 performances scheduled, artists from over 10 countries will showcase their talents, making this festival a pivotal event for outdoor art professionals worldwide. This year, the festival shines a spotlight on the vibrant outdoor art of the Baltic countries—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. In collaboration with Rigas Circus from Latvia, Spoffin is proud to present new and existing works from notable groups such ..read more