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Tumble Circus is a unique experience of innovative circus. Through imagination, laughter and spectacles they reach into the hearts and minds of both the young and old.

Tina and Ken have mixed strength with beauty, courage and comedy using aerial, juggling and acrobatics, which makes them perfect for any event. Since 1996 Tumble Circus have worked for festivals, corporate events, schools (educational shows), nightclubs, photo shoots, TV & film, launches, circus big tops and cabarets.

At the core of Tumble Circus is a dedication to training, learning and constantly pushing the boundaries of their own work. It is their desire to create new and exciting circus that both entertains and amazes.

They have studied at one of the leading circus schools in Europe ( Circomedia, England ), toured internationally with their shows and with other international companies, they have also worked with some of the leading figures in the circus world of today.

Tumble circus is based in Belfast, N.Ireland.

'Heart stopping trapeze act'
The Irish Times

'Tina Segner and Ken Fanning were literally death-defying'
Belfast Telegraph

'Especially notable for its extraordinary inventiveness and breathtaking beauty'
The Venue

'Totally Wicked'
Glastonbury

Adventures in Circus

A stunning high octane thrillride of a show.

Two frantic characters, Kenevil (Ireland) and Tina Machina (Sweden), bumble their way through a show that took them 56 years, 18 directors and a budget of $5,109,368.23 to perfect. A calamity of circus skills including a dangerous (beautiful, courageous and epic) acrobatic routine and a silk routine in which Tina demonstrates an understanding of beauty and strength, and a complete lack of understanding of anything else.

Do you remember the first time a man gave you flowers? Kenevil will attempt to recreate that moment for you, with the aid of 3 sunflowers, a 7 m vertical rope, brute strength and total charm. And finally, if they haven’t fallen off, hurt themselves badly, broken something, chickened out, given up, messed up, forgotten their props or got shot, they will perform their award winning (Ballygoduff ‘shooting stars’1964) doubles trapeze act.

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Suitable for: street, circus (45 minutes), corporate events (2 hours roving or 15-20 minutes stage show), cabaret acts (10-15 minutes)
• Languages: English, Swedish

Demons in the Closet

A 7 min long heart stopping doubles trapeze act. A dynamic display of strength, total trust and no fear. A perfect piece to create audible gasps.

• Duration: 7 minutes
• Suitable for: street, circus, convention halls, corporate events and cabaret
• Languages: English, Swedish

"literally death-defying"
Belfast Telegraph

"transforming the town square into a circus arena, Tumble Circus
enthralled their audiences with dazzling trapeze.."
AOIFE, Association of Irish Festival Events

"unforgettable street theatre"
Waterford Spraoi

Knot Smart

Knot smart, circus, comedy, entertainment - "Give a fool enough rope and he will hang himself".

A deeply superficial gawk at the tragic soul of man. Warning - a knot finished act.

Original idea abandoned at the start, cheap vanity and second-hand egos will be used and abused in this show.

SOUND

• FOR 'ADVENTURES IN CIRCUS':
  • 1 power point (domestic socket)
• OTHER SHOWS:
  • self contained

LIGHTING

• INDOOR PERFORMANCE:
  • Min 8 PAR CAN lights or equivalent
  • 1 x spot (if possible)
  • Diverse yellow, blue and red lighting gels

  Light technician needed for indoor performance.

• OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE (only if performed at dusk or
  night)
  • Min 6 PAR CAN lights or equivalent (4 directed towards the performance, 2 directed towards the audience).

STAGE REQUIREMENTS

• FOR 'ADVENTURES IN CIRCUS':
  • PERFORMING AREA - flat (no incline) surface min 8 x 8 m
  • OVERHEAD CLEARANCE - min height 7 m

  If outdoors, barriers around the sides and the back of rig. Vehicle access to the performance area.

• FOR 'OVERHEAD LIVEWIRE':
  • 3 rigging points (Indoor performance)
  • SWL 600 kg,
  • PERFORMING AREA - 3 x 4 m clear area under the rigging points
  • OVERHEAD CLEARANCE - min height 7 m

SET UP AND BUMP OUT TIME

• FOR 'ADVENTURES IN CIRCUS':
  • Stage set up time: 2 hours (including performance preparation)
  • Stage bump out time: 45 minutes
  • Time between performances: Minimum of 45 minutes

  Two able bodied helpers needed, to erect and dismantle the rig.

• FOR 'OVERHEAD LIVEWIRE':
  • Rigging time depends on the venues rigability. Please contact agent for information.

SHOW DURATION

• STREET: 40 - 45 min
• INDOOR: to be negotiated (anything from 10-45 min)

DRESSING ROOM

• chairs
• tables and mirrors
• drinking water
• secure storage space
• enough room to warm up
• Last, but not least, a sunny day and an enthusiastic audience.

Page last updated on 05/09/2005