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Skylight Circus

Inspiring people with circus

 

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Please send all enquiries to info@skylightcirucsarts.com or call 01706 650676.

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Spotlight Shine at Rochdale Town Hall for Generations to Come

Spotlight Shine at Rochdale Town Hall for Generations to Come Our youth circus performers recently had the chance to bring circus to one of Rochdale’s most iconic spaces, the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall. They were invited to perform at Generations to Come, a...

A Weekend of Inclusive Circus at CAFT Festival

A Weekend of Inclusive Circus at CAFT Festival     "It's the most special place, I've got three children who all have different needs so it's hard to find something for us all to do that we all enjoy but CAFT is just that. It's magical!" On the last weekend of May we...

Youth Circus to Circus Tutor & now America!

She joined youth circus at four years old and hasn't left since... Until now, she’s heading off to AmericaDanni first joined Skylight at just four years old, her youth circus journey began at our old and well loved home, The Broadwater Centre. Following in the...

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...

Side by Side Circus: Bringing Families Together Through Circus Arts

At Skylight Circus Arts, we believe in the power of circus to bring people together, build confidence, and create unforgettable memories. One of our most cherished projects, Side by Side Circus, is doing exactly that for families across Rochdale. Supported by the...

A Work Experience Placement at Skylight Circus Arts

We were delighted when one of our long standing youth circus members asked us if they could have their work experience week with us in December 2024Darci has been coming to Skylight since she was 4 and has grown up in our youth and aerial classes. She has performed in...

A Magical Celebration & A Fond Farewell

Christmas feels like a distant memory now as we dive into all things circus in 2025! Our regular classes are back in full swing, and we’re excited to continue sharing the joy of circus arts with the community. We couldn’t let our annual Christmas Show Ho Ho pass...

A message on behalf of the Board of Trustees

The Board are delighted to announce Martine has accepted a promotion to the position of Director. Martine will retain her Creative Director responsibilities while assuming additional operational responsibilities in the wake of David leaving Skylight at the end of this...