Generation Circus

12/08/2026

An update on our adult classes:

Our Adult Aerial classes are currently paused.

Over 50s Circus will be on this Sunday 16 August as normal. ❤️

We'll share more about our adult classes when we have an update.

Thank you for your patience and support! 🎪

11/08/2026

A little while ago, Generation Circus was shortlisted for a BBC Make a Difference Award, and BBC Radio 3 came along to find out a bit more about what we do.

This lovely little 3 minute piece features Bob the Clown, Emma, Pamela, Sam and some of our wonderful participants talking about Generation Circus and what it means to them.

Listen to the moment when Bob is questioned about whether he has always been a natural clown. 😂

We absolutely love this little snapshot of Generation Circus.

🎧 Listen on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p39gdp

And a big thank you to everyone who nominated us! ❤️

09/07/2026

We're absolutely delighted to share that Generation Circus has been shortlisted as one of four finalists in the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026 for the Active Award. 💜

We're incredibly proud that our wonderful circus community has been recognised in this way.

You can hear more about Generation Circus on BBC 3CR soon.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Generation Circus. This recognition belongs to all of you.

05/07/2026

We're delighted to be featured in The Guardian today.

The article tells the stories of some of the wonderful people who come to our classes, and why circus has become such an important part of their lives.

We're incredibly proud of our circus community. ❤️🎪

Juggling, trapeze and hula hoop classes for over-50s are taking off as people rediscover their inner child and tap into health benefits

04/07/2026

🎪 Generation Circus was back at Ware Carnival today!

Our Over 50s and Youth Circus walked together in the parade, and we had such a fantastic day.

A huge thank you to Abigail, who made these amazing lightweight TV screens from scratch. They're brilliant!

And thank you, Ware Festival for having us back again! ❤️

19/06/2026

A few moments from our Over 50s Circus Showcase. 🎪

Performers aged 55-96 took to the stage in front of a sold-out audience.

The show ended with a standing ovation.

Thank you to everyone who made it all possible - performers, front of house teams, Charleston dancers, audience members and all those working behind the scenes.

What a day. ❤️

Video by Joel Matthews and Ryan Clayton 🎥

15/06/2026

Yesterday's showcase ended with a standing ovation.

This beautiful article from Positive News tells the story behind it.
❤️🎪

‘There’s something radical about seeing people reclaim play, performance and visibility later in life,’ say those behind an over-50s circus showcase
https://www.positive.news/society/the-circus-artists-rewriting-the-rules-of-ageing/