Learning & Participation
Pirates of the Carabina are committed to broadening the audience for circus. We operate an exciting programme of training and workshop activities to accompany our performances, as well as running an ongoing mentoring and training programme for circus students.
We welcome all opportunities to discuss how POTC can enhance our visits to venues in partnership with local service providers, particularly those working with families, adults at risk, displaced communities and people traditionally excluded from the arts.
To accompany our shows, we offer bookers and local community groups a range of enrichment activities for all ages to support audience engagement. These include:
- Learn How to Fly sessions
- The Flying lesson (action based physics)
- Pre-/Post-show talks
- Q&As / Meet & Greets
- General Circus Skills
- Aerial Masterclasses
Our education and creative learning work is well-regarded throughout the UK, and as a company we are committed to supporting the continued development of a diverse, technically skilled circus community.
We offer a rich programme of activities for schools (KS1-KS3) and young adults. See our range of offers.
Contact us by email to request a copy of our Learning & Participation prospectus (indicating if you’re interested in Schools activities, FHE, Venue training, Artist professional development, or community/ creative learning).
SCHOOLS
For Schools we offer:
- Show-related teacher support packs for primary groups aligned with KS1 / KS2 curriculum
- STEM-based workshops (KS1-KS3) – run over half-day sessions or over a week / term. Using circus to engage students in principles of engineering, physics & design.
- Performance Workshops based around our shows
- ‘Learn to Fly’ inclusive Aerial workshops for children of all ages and abilities.
Universities and Colleges
For Universities and Colleges, we offer a range of courses for students of performance, sports, circus, theatre and creative arts. We also have a specially designed course in devised circus-theatre-making for KS3+ and young adult without any prior experience of performance.
COMMUNITY
To accompany our shows, or as stand alone classes at events, we offer bookers, festivals and local community groups a range of activities for all ages to support audience engagement. These include:
- Learn How to Fly sessions
- The Flying lesson (action based physics)
- Pre-/Post-show talks
- Q&As / Meet & Greets
- General Circus Skills
- Aerial Masterclasses
We welcome all opportunities to discuss ways to enhance our visits to venues in partnership with local service providers, particularly those working with families, adults at risk, displaced communities and people traditionally excluded from the arts.
