About us
Founded in 1984, Circomedia is a world-renowned centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre training in the UK. We believe in promoting circus in Bristol and beyond.
Our BTEC, Degree and Diploma courses combine technical and physical training with the development of creative thinking, performance skills and professional business knowledge. As a result, our graduates are confident artists who challenge perceptions of contemporary circus and physical performance.
We curate a fascinating and innovative performance programme from our venue in the heart of Bristol. In the grand Georgian surroundings of St Paul’s Church, you can discover some of the most exciting circus, physical theatre, and dance companies from the UK and beyond.
Our adult classes cover a range of aerial and acrobatic disciplines and are designed to cater to all levels. We are home to one of the largest Youth Circus in the UK with over 500 students.
Introducing Our Academy
Circomedia Academy is a place to train, create and grow as a contemporary circus and physical theatre performer. From age 16, you can begin your journey on our BTEC course and progress through to a full degree in Circus and Physical Theatre. Alongside this, we offer flexible diploma programmes ranging from 3 to 36 months, allowing you to continue developing and specialising at every stage of your career. Delivered in partnership with City of Bristol College and Bath Spa University, our training takes place in Bristol, a city renowned for its vibrant performance culture and strong links to the wider circus and theatre world.
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Adult Classes
From complete beginners taking their first tentative steps into aerial, to those of you who long ago mastered the ropes, our excellent teachers will help you discover and develop a passion for circus skills.
Why not use our new classes menu page to explore all of our classes and search by discipline, level, venue, and day of the week.
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Hire Our Venue
Our dramatic Georgian church in the centre of Bristol offers a beautiful venue for your wedding, Christmas party, conference, or another special occasion. With a full theatre grade lighting rig, professional sound and tech support, and access to a huge range of world-class circus entertainment, there really is no one who can do it quite like us…
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Youth Circus
Circomedia Youth Circus is one of the biggest in the UK with over 500 students. It offers children aged 2 – 21 the chance to enter the extraordinary world of contemporary circus and physical theatre through weekly classes and a series of circus camps held throughout the year. Our groups cater to all different ages and abilities and you don’t have to have previous experience!
Led by our professional circus tutors, our after-school sessions offer a varied programme of acrobatics, aerial skills, manipulation and equilibristics, and performance skills. Children and young people will try everything from diabolo to trapeze over the course of the year, and develop their coordination, build physical and mental resilience and make friends in a relaxed, creative environment.
BTEC
Undergraduate Courses
Diploma Course
Short Courses
