run away with the circus….?

  By Peter | August 21, 2009 - 10:57 am | Performance Art
go on....

go on....

This one almost slipped by me…. Yip, I met David and Karl from Emerald Circus at the smithfield gig last week.

Two really cool guys being really honest. And it was amazing to see the kids at the smithfield event watching in amazement at what the guys could do. It was even better when the youngsters [and some of the more corageous adults ;) ] decided to give it a go. Its also ‘a little further removed from a sofa and a pile of computer games’ one parent nodded to me…. fair point ;) For a guy who used to entertain himself climbing trees… I can’t really argue with that! Check this out….

also this from Joergs dublin event guide for free

URBAN CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP - WOLF TONE SQUARE
As part of the ‘BIDs for Kids’ Summer Programme Circus Skills Workshops are taking place on Wolfe Tone Square, next to Jervis Street in Dublin 1, on the weekends of 22&23 and 29&30 August. From 14:00-17:00.
Kids will get the chance to learn how to juggle, stilt walk, perform the ancient Chinese circus skill of Diablo or even learn how to walk the tight wire. Face painters will also join in the fun on the day and if you’re hungry after all the excitement and practice an array of market stalls trading in all manner of delicious goodies will also offer their delicacies on the square. www.dublincitybid.ie



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5 Responses to run away with the circus….?

  2. Peter says:
    August 21, 2009 at 11:29 am

    ta darragh ;)

    couldn’t find it but got it from joergs guide. noted under vid.

  3. Darragh Doyle says:
    August 21, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Aye I see that…

    Was working with the Emerald Circus this year at the SPWC and as you say, really sound. The reaction of the children was fantastic and some of them are really skilled. Expecting to see a lot more of (and work with) these guys at events in the future :)

  4. Louise says:
    August 21, 2009 at 11:53 am

    This looks great. Are they running an adult workshop???!!! ;-)

  5. Peter says:
    August 21, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    @darragh
    i’m guessing the emerald circus lads are doing the workshop in wolfe tone square?

    @louise
    as far as i could see at smithfield the adults were having a go at it as much as the kids - but - from what i saw the kids picked it up better ;) great to watch and as darragh reiterated - really nice guys :)