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Circus Picnic

Circus Céilí - Cruinniú na nÓg

Starting the day in true Circus Factory style, there will be free circus workshops suitable for the whole family, followed by a day of performances by Circus solo act Mr Gusto, a dance performance by New Moon Dance, live singing performance with the Ukrainian Youth Choir and a big Ceilí with Let's Play Cork!
6th June 11:00 - 16:00
Location: Elizabeth Fort
Contact: Cork Circus Factory
Price: Free
Category: Family Friendly , Accessible , Music & Comedy , Free , Art & Theatre

Programme of Events:

Main Square:

All day voting - Let’s Play Cork – Creative Trail launch – (more on this exciting thing later)

  • 11 am -11.45 am Circus Workshops (Booking link coming soon)
  • 11.45 am – 12.15 pm – New Moon Dance Performance
  • 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm – New Moon Dance Workshop (Walk-up workshop – no booking required)
  • 1.10 pm – 1.30 pm – Ukrainian Youth Choir
  • 1.30 pm – 2 pm Circus Workshops (Booking link coming soon)
  • 2 pm- 3.00 pm – Ceilí Mór with Damhsa Liomsa and live musicians
  • 3.15 pm – 3.50 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts main stage

Sensory Area

Garden behind the house to the left (ask us on the day if you can’t find it)

  • 11. 00 am – Quiet space
  • 12.30 pm- 1 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts
  • 1.15 pm- 1.45 pm New Moon Sensory Workshop
  • 2 pm-3 pm – Relaxed Sensory Space with Circus (More relaxed workshops for those that are finding the Ceilí a bit too much (Booking link coming soon)
  • 3 pm-4 pm – Quiet Space

Please note that there may be photography/videography on the day. If you’re happy for your child to be photographed/videotaped, please complete the consent form on the day. If not, we will provide them with a ‘no camera’ sticker on the day to indicate that they do not give permission to the photographer/videographer.

This event is supported by ISACS, Circus Explored, Share Island Initiative, Creative Ireland, Damhsa Liomsa, Let’s Play! Cork, & Cork City Council & Elizabeth Fort

Circus Factory is funded by the Arts Council and Cork City Council

Throughout the day, if you need a break, just head over to our sensory area, where it’s a bit quieter and more relaxed, then return to the main space whenever you want for more circus-filled joy.

Booking:

No booking necessary, just show up! Contact youth@circusfactorycork.com for more information.