Registered Charity 1001570

Skylight Circus

Inspiring people with circus

Group Bookings

Skylight Circus Arts offer group taster sessions with options from 1.5 hours to a full day. Sessions cover a variety of skills from trapeze to stilt walking. We can offer bespoke workshops for any group or event:

Skylight Sessions are:

In our studio theatre or in your space
Sensitive and supportively staffed
Non competitive and inclusive
All ages and abilities
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School Workshops

My class really enjoyed the workshop. I could see them grow in confidence and work as team!

Teacher

Scouts, Guides, Brownies and Cubs Circus Badge

Skylight Circus NW Circus Badge Workshop for Girl Guides

I’ve earned my circus badge! I loved learning more about circus and juggling!

Participant

Community Groups

Skylight Circus Rochdale NW Silver Circus Funded Project

We an amazing afternoon we had! Skylight staff are brilliant and we had a really great time!

Participant

Circus Party Workshop

My kids are obsessed with ‘The Greatest Showman’ Booking Skylight Circus was the best party idea! The children were over the moon!

Parent

Specific Skills - Master Classes

Thank you to Skylight for a fantastic session. It was great to focus on stilts and my class have learned so much!

Teacher

Corporate Team Building

We an amazing afternoon we had! Skylight staff are brilliant and we had a really great time!

Participant

Circus Rainbow Event for LGBTQIA Teens

by admin | April 14, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

We're excited to announce a free event for LGBTQIA teens on 21 April 2022! Join us for circus fun and have a go juggling, tightwire or zoom on a unicycle! The session runs from 6.30 - 8pm with refreshments provided. Tickets must be booked in advance by clicking on...

Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities and individual needs

by admin | September 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

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. "We can't wait for the new Sky High sessions,...

Star guest with Silver Circus

by admin | September 6, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

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...

Kirkholt Circus Wow!

by admin | July 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

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...

The Rochdale Scorpion Walk

by admin | June 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

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...

Free Circus Event

by admin | May 15, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Join Skylight Circus Arts for a free circus workshop and guided walk to the site of the famous 'Rochdale Scorpion' fossil find. Have a go at juggling and plate-spinning at our HQ near the centre of Rochdale before heading out through Broadfield Park to see where local...

The Joy of Circus!

by admin | April 28, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

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...

BGT Star with Silver Circus!

by admin | March 3, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

A star guest tutor dropped in on zoom this week! Steve Royle shot to fame coming 3rd in Britain's Got Talent 2020. He's also known as 'that juggler in Phoenix Nights Live at Manchester Arena!' The talented Comedian, Radio Presenter, Actor, Panto performer and Dad...

Skylight’s New CEO!

by admin | February 26, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to welcome David Allen as our new Chief Executive Officer! David will be managing operations, freeing up the creative team, led by Skylight’s Creative Director Martine Bradford, to focus on bringing more shows and workshops to people throughout...

Covid Class Update

by admin | January 4, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. As you are probably all aware, Rochdale is now under Tier 4 restrictions. This means that our building is once again closed to the public and therefore all classes, workshops and other sessions are unable to take place. We...