Skylight Circus Arts
Established in 1990, Skylight Circus works with all ages and abilities. From outreach to performance, we believe in circus with a purpose!
“I love coming to Skylight, it’s like my 2nd home, my circus family!  participant
Skylight Circus Sessions Are:
- Sensitive and supportively staffed
- Non competitive and inclusive
- In our lovely, friendly, warm circus school or outreach across the North West
For all enquiries please complete the form below or contact 01706 650676 email info@skylightcircusarts.com
Take Part
Projects and partnerships
Circus projects in the local community.
Youth Circus and Classes
We offer inclusive circus classes for all ages.
Inclusive Circus Sessions
We specialise in work for people with disabilities.
circus workshops
We deliver circus outreach sessions.
Performances
We create indoor and outdoor performance.
News
Keep up to date with our blog.
Schools workshops
We deliver workshops in schools.
Primary Schools
Fun circus sessions for Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
We deliver workshops in Secondary Schools
Primary & Secondary Schools
Train The Trainer
Train the Trainer
Transform your school’s approach with Skylight Circus Arts’ Train the Trainer Programmes for Primary and Secondary Schools. Our tailored circus-based workshops are designed to enhance wellbeing, language and literacy skills in students across Greater Manchester. Learn how our innovative training can benefit your school and support educators with valuable resources.Â
NEW
Team Wellness Sessions
Team Wellness Circus Sessions
Take your team to new heights with circus! Ready to elevate your team’s wellbeing and collaboration? Embrace the transformative power of circus wellness and unlock the full potential of your team. Start your journey towards a happier, healthier and more connected workforce. Sessions are available across Greater Manchester, Calderdale or at our venue in Rochdale.Â
Participants 2023/24
Circus Sessions 2023/24
Live Audience 2023/24
What we do
Our Services
Projects and Partnerships
We apply for funding to deliver creative circus projects. Â 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. Â Classes range from mini youth circus to award winning Silver Circus for 65’s. Â Classes are social and fun!
Disabilities and special needs
We specialise in providing sessions for people with disabilities and special needs. Â 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.
Latest from the Blog
Read the latest news at Skylight Circus Arts! From exciting upcoming events to inspiring stories from our community, discover how we’re spreading joy, creativity and inclusivity. Follow our latest updates and be part of our circus journey!
Enhancing Our Performance Space at Skylight Circus Arts
We’re excited to share that we've received funding to further enhance our performance space and provide more creative opportunities for the Rochdale community.Exciting Venue Upgrades Thanks to funding from the Rochdale Visitor Attraction and Venue Improvement Scheme...
Spotlight Presents: Sky-Fi Circus Show
Meet our youth performance troupe, Spotlight and hear about our upcoming space themed circus and aerial show, Sky-Fi!Spotlight Originally formed in 2019, made up of a group of young performers from Skylight Circus Arts' youth circus and aerial classes. They inspired...
Silver Circus: Bringing Joy to Care Homes
As we get older, play and social connections often diminish. Skylight Circus Arts aims to uplift and spark creativity once again in local care homes for the elderly in Rochdale.Skylight’s current project, Silver Circus works with older people, who often don’t have...
Support Skylight Circus
Get Involved
We have various opportunities for you to be involved.
Upcoming Events
sky-fi circus show
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March 2025
Learn more
Contact Skylight Circus
Enquiries
Phone 01706 650676. Â Alternatively, email info@skylightcircusarts.com
How to Find us
By Train: Â An 8 minute walk from Rochdale train station with direct trains coming from Manchester Victoria or Leeds..
By Car: Â From Drake Street turn off down Church Stile. Â We have a private car park for all Skylight guests to the rear of the building. Â 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.
Class Enquiry
Funders & Partners
Thanks to National Lottery Players
