Circus Aurora

This project is now complete

Circus Aurora was a three-year project which created regular inclusive circus workshops in rural parts of Northern Ireland

The project in numbers

£100,000

Project spend

3 years

Project duration

February 2016 – January 2019

Project dates

Circus Aurora was a three-year project which created regular inclusive circus workshops in rural parts of Northern Ireland – specifically Ballycastle, Downpatrick and Omagh. It brought together people from different communities and developed their circus skills, confidence and abilities in a relaxed and fun environment.

During the project, people from across these communities got the chance to take part in circus workshops, which aimed to develop their skills whilst also raising their confidence, increasing their wellbeing and challenging negative perceptions of disability. They had opportunities to perform in local events – including performances at summer carnivals, the Mayor’s parade and other significant events in their own areas.


Project aims

  1. Bring disabled and non-disabled people together through inclusive circus workshops
  2. Increase participants confidence, wellbeing and challenge negative perceptions of disability

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