Skylight Circus arts
Our Mission
Skylight Circus Arts uses circus creatively for performance and as a vehicle for personal, physical, social development and wellbeing. Our centre in Rochdale is a multi purpose training space and small studio theatre.
Our highly experienced team share their passion for circus with all ages and abilities. Circus is great for minds and bodies, creative and can be life changing!
What we do
Skylight Circus Arts

Projects and partnerships
We deliver circus projects in the local community.
Martine Bradford with Deeplish Community Group.

Training
We offer inclusive circus classes for all ages.
Spotlight performance troupe.

disabilities and complex needs
We specialise in work for people with disabilities.
Participant having fun in ‘Ropes’ session.

circus workshops
We deliver circus outreach sessions.
Rochdale Feelgood Festival

Performances
We create performance.
Adult Aerialists in Mr Kite Performance

News
Keep up to date with our blog.
Skylight members in the Mr Kite performance.
Some of our participants

Olivia
I love Skylight. It’s a place to be your inner child!

Danni
I love Skylight because it’s like a second home. I feel part of a circus family!

Greta
I never thought I’d be performing at my age. I love seeing my circus friends at Silver Circus.
Getting Involved
Support Skylight Circus
Join Friends
Support our work by joining friends of Skylight! We’ll be holding lots of activities for fundraising fun. Skylight Skydive? Sponsored stilt walks?
Make a Donation
We greatly appreciate any donations to support our work in the local community.
What we do
Our Services
Projects and Partnerships
We apply for funding to deliver creative circus projects. We have successfully gained support from key partners eg Arts Council, Henry Smith, CCG and Children in Need.
Classes
We offer a wide range of inclusive circus classes. Classes range from mini youth circus to award winning Silver Circus for 65’s. Classes are social and fun!
Disabilities and special needs
We specialise in providing sessions for people with disabilities and special needs. We work with clinical pyschologists ‘Beyond Psychology’ to inform and target delivery.
Circus Workshops
We deliver circus outreach sessions for groups, events and festivals across the North West.
Get Involved
We have various opportunities for you to be involved.
Upcoming Events
Dec 9 - 30th birthday bash!
5 – 7pm Live on facebook
Learn more
Contact Skylight Circus
Enquiries
Phone 01706 650676 or mobile 07421 008192. Alternatively, email mick.c@skylightcircusarts.com
How to Find us
By Train: An 8 minute walk from Rochdale train station with direct trains coming from Manchester Victoria or Leeds..
By Car: From Drake Street turn off down Church Stile. We have a private car park for all Skylight guests to the rear of the building. Please do not park on the street as you may get a ticket/fine.
By Tram/Bus: From Rochdale bus station we are about a 7 minute walk up Church Lane and onto Church Stile.
We are directly opposite St Chads Church in Rochdale Town Centre.