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Welcome to Suitcase Circus |
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Mr. Jo Bolton presents the world famous Suitcase Circus.
Suitcase Circus, the original circus-in-education program, was pioneered by Reg Bolton in 1975.
This unique program offers inspiring shows, workshops & performing arts / physical education courses. |
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Looking for something entertaining, educational & inspiring?
Suitcase Circus provides a range of great formats for schools, holiday programs & festivals.
The most popular are:
• The Have-A-Go Show! – Performance & Workshop
• Circus Day – ‘Learning how to learn’ the fun way.
• Circus School – A school circus, on purpose, with special skill certificates.
Also available are other unique workshops: circus science, the art of juggling, clown history & physical theatre.
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More info on Suitcase Circus programs...
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 Ron Tait from the ABC Radio Show 'South West Mornings' interviewed Jo Bolton about his Suitcase Circus work and a visit to the Rotary Children's Festival.
Click here to hear that interview on the ABC website.
Jo was previously invited into ABC Radio to talk about juggling & the brain, for more on that interview click here. |
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An exciting range of circus skill certificates for students to earn. 
These unique awards are specially designed full colour plastic cards which confirm a students’ achievement in a particular skill area.
Our Circus Skill Cards are available for: Acrobatics, Juggling, Diabolo, Hoop, Plate, Poi, Sticks, Stilts & Unicycle.
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Read more...
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Total Theatre - The Annie Stainer School of Physical Theatre.
Total Theatre is a professional school where young performers are learning to live their dreams. Where else can you ride a one wheel bicycle, sing an aria, stand on your head, swing on a trapeze, wear a red nose, beat on a drum, recite Shakespeare, tap dance on a table, juggle plates AND learn to relax?
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More info about Total Theatre training
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 Looking for some circus equipment to play with? You really must check out the Circus Shop.
The Circus Shop was established by Reg Bolton (1945-2006) back in 1985 and has been providing a high quality range of gear for workshops and performers ever since. |
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More about the Circus Shop
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 Have a look at these excellent video clips featuring active kids showing the abilities required to earn our skill cards.
These students have persevered in their goals, now it’s time for some appropriate showing off!
See some 'Level 1' demos in: Diabolo, Hoop, Juggling, Spinning Plate, Poi, Flower Sticks, Acrobatics, Stilt Walking & Unicycle…
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Circus Skill Certificate Videos...
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How to make juggling balls, because juggling makes you smarter!
A quick demonstration of how to craft some proper juggling balls, the easy way.
This brilliant little video clip shows you how to create your own balloon beanbags.
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Check it out!
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Reg Bolton.Org - The Life and Work of Reg Bolton.
A tribute website dedicated to social circus pioneer Dr. Reg Bolton (1945 - 2006) . It includes a photo library, notice board & other archives. |
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