Join us for three weeks of non-stop circus shows, street performances and industry workshops.
15 Sep
8:00 pm
Irish Premiere of an innovative mix of juggling and contact dance.
16 Sep
In this theater show, embrace the wonder of circus along with the wonder of drag.
17 Sep
4:00 pm
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of spectacular performances at the Pitch’d Festival Gala.
Share the room with the gigantic creature known simply as Honeybuns, billed as The World's Greatest Mime.
1:30 pm
Can you help giant left-hand snail Mishelle find love at the Marina Market?
Magician, Ventriloquist , Sword Swallower and headlining Comedian... It's The Jack Wise Show! And you get to experience it up close and personal...
1:50 pm
Dodo the Hobo will take you on a journey, through the fields and back down memory lane...
2:00 pm
You better do what he says... He's the only cop in the world who can create traffic jams in the desert so he means business! "Seriously funny & geniously idiot"
2:30 pm
Meredith Soprano is all alone and is panicking, her band didn't show up. She didn't plan for this. But the show must go on...
3:15 pm
A circus cast spanning 3 generations - from artists in their 20s to artists in their 60s, tumbling, talking, flying and balancing precariously.
4:30 pm
Be ready to play, to improvise. Life is short, it's about enjoying and have a good time, even if that involves doing a silly routine in front of a crowd of strangers!
24 Sep
1:00 pm
A nice day at the beach takes a turn, and things become chaotic...
Two older ladies flirt with acrobatics, circus... and you! If you look strong, act cheeky, and catch the eyes of the ladies, you will more than likely become part of the show. Are you going to be the one to say no to two sweet 'ole ladies?
2:15 pm
Imagine moving 51 times? That's what Binah has done across continents, seasons and time differences. Now Binah needs our help to find her forever home while having a laugh along the way!
3:00 pm
Explosive acrobatics, laugh out loud moments and all they want to do is find shelter and survive in their dystopian world!
22 Sep
5:00 pm
Get your circus fix in the centre with juggling workshops and the wonderful wobbly circus!
9:00 pm
Witness spectacular fusion of circus and fire performance together at the Marina Market on Culture Night
10:00 pm
Indulge in a fantastic feast of drag and circus in this Culture Night Cabaret!
Circus Factory Youth will get the opportunity to see shows throughout the festival, learn from artists and be inspired for their own journey as circus creators.
11 Sep
10:00 am
In this 4-day introduction to Spymonkey Clown we will focus on how to identify and develop that particular quality of Funny that is special to you, and only you.
Have you ever thought about making a show and don’t know how to get budget, bookings or bums on seats? This panel is for you.
Four ISACS artists are invited to join Helen Collins – Operations Manager of ISACS and experience the festival.
10:30 am
An opportunity to meet both senior and emerging producers working across artforms with a complimentary tea / coffee of course!
12:00 pm
A chat about performing or leaving performing as we all inevitably age with Tina Segner of Tumble Circus.
A multi-disciplinary panel discussion hosted by Promenade featuring established and emerging producers from across the arts sector in circus, theatre, dance and outdoors arts.
18 Sep
Gain the skills necessary to be a visual storyteller. Improve your physical comedy skills, and learn an economy of movement to build a foundation of full body dynamic movement.
