Enriching communities with performance

 

 

A blessing to Rochdale and it’s communities, the last few years have been the most difficult and Skylight's work is valued & needed more than ever within the Borough.

 

- Mohammed 'Shiri' Sheraz,  Army of Kindness

The youth groups loved taking parting and learning new skills

 

- Rochdale Connections (RCT)

Inspiring the next generation

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

 

Our Mission

Skylight Circus Arts uses circus creatively for performance and as a vehicle for personal, physical, social development and wellbeing.  Our centre is a multi purpose training space and small studio theatre

"Your enthusiasm is infectious!"

Parent

"Fantastic sessions for our youth group"

Rochdale Youth Service

"A blessing to Rochdale and it's communities"

Parent

Take Part

Skylight Circus Rochdale NW Silver Circus Funded Project

Projects and partnerships

Circus projects in the local community.

Skylight Circus NW Acrobatic Artists

Youth Circus and Classes

We offer inclusive circus classes for all ages.

Skylight Circus Manchester Specialist Disability Workshop Ropes

Inclusive Circus Sessions

We specialise in work for people with disabilities.

Skylight Circus Manchester NW Rochdale Feelgood Outdoor Festival Have a go

circus workshops

We deliver circus outreach sessions.

Skylight Circus Manchester NW Aerial Silk Performers

Performances

We create indoor and outdoor performance.

Skylight Circus NW Youth Circus Adult Aerial Acro Trapeze Hoop Performance

News

Keep up to date with our blog.

Skylight Circus Manchester NW School Workshops Youth Circus Acro

Schools workshops

We deliver workshops in schools.

Skylight Circus Manchester primary school workshop

Primary Schools

Fun circus sessions for Primary Schools

Skylight Circus Manchester NW Masterclasses Stilts

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. 

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. 

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.  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.

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!

Bringing the Joy of Circus to Apna Ghar

Bringing the Joy of Circus to Apna Ghar

Over the past few weeks, Skylight Circus Arts has had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful group at Apna Ghar as part of our Silver Circus Project. This project is dedicated to improving the well-being, fitness and reducing social isolation of elderly participants...

Become a Ringmaster

Become a Ringmaster

A Message from Jim and NoreenAs founders and Trustees of Skylight Circus Arts, we’ve had the privilege of participating, teaching and seeing up close, the extraordinary impact of our work on communities across Greater Manchester and beyond. We often talk about the...

Support Skylight Circus

Get Involved

We have various opportunities for you to be involved.

Upcoming Events

Ignite Fire Festival

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November

Learn more

Contact Skylight Circus

Enquiries

Phone 01706 650676.  Alternatively, email info@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.

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Booking Enquiry

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Funders & Partners

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m6 theatre logo
Rochdale Borough council logo
Cartwheel logo
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Lowry logo
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Thanks to National Lottery Players