SJ CIRCUS FEST
I love attending all kinds of festivals and cultural events in the city. There is no lack of events ongoing in town all summer. We just have to follow all Covid guide lines set out by Public Health and we can still enjoy the New Normal in a fun way and staying safe. Here is a festival that I really enjoyed and look forward again next year.
It was so wonderful and very impressed to witness the 4th St. John’s International Circus Festival events held from Sept 23th to 26th at various locations around St. John’s; from opening soiree at the Emera Innovational Exchange, to events and workshops at The Rooms, Murray Premises Hotel, Alt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, and its finale closing at the Arts and Culture Centre.
Presentations and Workshop
Throughout the festival, many workshops and events were held all over St. John’s
Here are some photo highlights from the Opening and workshops ongoing throughout the festival.
I had the pleasure attending many of the festival events the past week. Professional artists and performers from across Canada and around the world converged to showcase their circus acts to our NL audience during the festival. This year also marked the 40th anniversary of Ecole Nationale du Cirque!
Opening Soiree
The Opening evening and the celebration of 40th anniversary of Ecole Nationale du Cirque. Music was provided by the talented Dana Parsons and pianist Bill Brennan at the beautiful courtyard of Sheraton Hotel NL.
A Night at the ROOMS
A fantastic fusion of Performing Arts in our Provincial Gallery Museum right in the heart of downtown St. John’s, NL.
Edge of the World Cabaret
What a show!!! A wealth of professional artists showcasing to NL audience at the Arts and Culture Centre their arts and circus skills. Just wish the acts could be longer.
The Edge of the World Cabaret is produced by the St. John’s International CircusFest. It is a must-see event every year. It is an event which I have never missed since year one. This year’s Cabaret was held at the Arts and Culture Centre with circus acts directed by Patrick Leonard. Here are some highlights of the amazing acts this year.
“SIX”
under the Art Direction of Bruno Gagnon and Director Olivier Lepine with cast: Jamie Adkins, Amelie Bolduc, Jacob Gregoire, Dylan Herrera, Camille Tremblay
“SIX” by Flip Fabrique
Family Circus Day
A fun filled day for families was held at the Johnson Geo Centre with all kinds of circus, aerials and dancing act entertaining all the younger and not so young members in the audience.
Here is a montage I took at the Cabaret show to share with you and thank you to the Festival organizers giving me permission to capture all these amazing moments.