Ambitions for Excellence supports #Circus250

Posted on: 14 Jun 2017

Next year the circus sector marks 250 years since the founding of the world’s first modern circus on the banks of the Thames with a far-reaching programme, Circus250. Thanks to a successful application to Arts Council England’s Ambitions for Excellence programme, Crying Out Loud will deliver an ambitious outdoor programme. New and unusual collaborations will allow emerging and established… Read more

Spotlight UK Circus at CIRCa festival du cirque actuel

Posted on: 9 Jun 2017

Spotlight UK Circus is a new initiative coordinated by NoFit State and Crying Out Loud that offers the chance to raise the profile of UK contemporary circus on the international scene.

Fifty six companies applied to showcase their work at CIRCa festival du cirque actuel in October and we’re pleased to announce that artistic director Marc Fouilland has chosen full… Read more

Spotlight on photographer Richard Haughton

Posted on: 28 Apr 2017

London-based photographer Richard Haughton creates dazzling works of art featuring food with a clean, bright and inspired style. Here he talks about his long-term working relationship with James Thierrée, the multi-talented performer and director whose spellbinding theatrical creations have surprised and delighted audiences across the world. The Toad Knew, Thierrée’s latest creation is at Sadler’s Wells and The… Read more