We are delighted to announce the return of our Short Breaks, Sky High sessions at Skylight Circus Arts! 

Please contact Martine Bradford to book your place in advance martine.b@skylightcircusarts.com or phone 01706 650676.

If you would like any more information about Skylight’s work please call or email our Creative Director Martine on 01706 650676 / martine.b@skylightcircusarts.com

Silver Circus were delighted to welcome star of circus and comedy Martin Mor!  Martin comes from Northern Ireland and after a successful career as a circus performer, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit.  With over 30 years experience as a professional performer, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians.  What a treat!

“A brilliant session.  Fantastic having Martin there.  Enjoyed it so much.  Thanks as ever to Skylight for spoiling us!” Greta Silver Circus Participant

Over 60? Take Part for FREE!

Sessions every Monday morning 11 am – 12.30 at Skylight Circus (opposite St Chads in Rochdale)

• Learn a range of circus skills from juggling to aerial
• Non competitive, inclusive and social
• We welcome complete beginners – take things at your own pace
• Great for health and wellbeing
• Performance opportunities!

To book a FREE place contact info@skylightcircusarts.com or call 01706 650676

We’re bringing circus skills to Kirkholt during the summer holidays.  Skylight are offering FREE workshops designed for young people to try their hands – and feet! – at a wide range of circus skills.  From plate spinning to juggling,  unicylce to pedal-go.

Amaze yourself and your friends as you learn lots of different circus skills in a fantastic, fun and safe environment.  All young people will have the chance to shine in the last session’s circus show.

Each ticket is for the whole week and for Kirkholt residents only.  Places are limited and booking is essential, please email  mick.c@skylightcircusarts.com

If the event is fully booked please email mick.c@skylightcircusarts.com to be added to the reserve list.

In partnership with Kirkholt Million.

We are delighted to say that we are fully booked for our Scorpion and circus walk on the 12th June!  Our walks were planned to happen last year but everything has been on hold due to covid restrictions.  

In early 2020 the young people from our Spotlight Troupe worked hard on a show called Mammoth which was funded by The Arts Council.  We also gained Heritage Lottery Funding to research fossils and the landscapes they came from in the Borough of Rochdale.  We visited the wonderful exhibition at Touchstones and visited key sites with our young people, Silver Circus, volunteers and Trustees.  

If you would like to try the walks, PDF maps are available below.  We have 3 walks which are beautifully created and illustrated by Smuzz and Eira!  There’s also much more information on our research below.  We hope you try the walks and enjoy our fantastic countryside in the Borough!

Sparth Bottoms – The scorpion trail research and photos

Syke – The woolly mammoth trail research and photos

Newhey Quarry – The seabed trail research and photos

If you would like any more information about Skylight’s work please call or email 01706 650676 / info@skylightcircusarts.com

We recently ran Side by Side circus sessions for young people and their families.  Sessions helped young people who might be experiencing stress and anxiety or who have individual needs.  We frequently talk about how circus can improve confidence, self esteem and social skills.  We know that fun circus sessions can keep us fit but sometimes it’s great to see it in a little video….. 

If you would like any more information about Skylight’s work please call or email our Creative Director Martine on 01706 650676 / martine.b@skylightcircusarts.com