Welcome to Circusful - from Circus workshops to awe inspiring performances - witness the wonder and colour of Circus!

A Circusful trainer is pictured in colourful costume helping a child to learn diabolo tricks - the setting is a bright public workshop at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast. Other participants in the background are trying skills such as hula hooping.
A black and white photograph taken by Neil Hainsworth at a Vertical Play aerial intensive weekend, three adults are wrapped in corde lisse ropes suspended from the ceiling at Circusful.
Young aerialist Yara is pictured during a striking aerial silks performance
A group of ten young acrobats in a circular formation, captured in action at an end of term performance for friends and family by Helen Sloan. They are wearing brightly coloured tshirts and black trousers and are illuminated by a spotlight.
Two children in tshirts and patterned leggings are learning how to balance and spin a plate on a stick, they look amazed! Photo taken at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast by Aimee of Neo Digital Media as part of Cruinniú na nÓg
Performer Hillas Smith - Mr H - is balancing in a handstand on top of a stack of chairs, dramatically lit in moody blue lighting. He is wearing a burgundy suit and has his back turns to the audience and feet reaching towards the ceiling. The photogra
A group of Youth Circus participants on unicycles are pictured in Belfast, participating in the 2024 St Patrick's Day parade. They are wearing orange and yellow costumes and are linking arms to form a chain of unicycles across the width of the road.
Contortionist Anita Woods is pictured in a dramatic pose, balancing on her forearms with her feet curved over her head. She is in a Vaudeville inspired red and black costume on a contortion table with gold fringing. The photograph was taken by Bernie
Young people in brightly coloured tshirts are pictured using aerial equipment in Circusful as part of a Circus Explored Youth Exchange in 2024
A child in a blue tshirt is learning how to balance a blue plastic plate on a stick in order to spin it.
Performer Victoria is pictured smiling with a large bubble net creating rainbow coloured bubbles, she is dressed in shades of turquoise and blue with hair to match.

What’s New With Us?

Our 40th Hoodies are on sale!

As part of our 40th celebrations - after many prototypes and consultations from Itty Bitty to board members - we have designed limited edition merchandise.

We hope to have some different merchandise throughout the year, but seeing as it’s still a bit nippy, treat yourself to a new hoodie! Pop over to our online shop now.

Join our team today!

We are now recruiting for a Team Administrator with Reception duties. If you think you have the right skills and would like to join the Circus, get in touch. Click here for more information!

 
 

Festival of Fools 2025 is on its way!

We’re proud to be behind the biggest street theatre and circus festival on the island of Ireland. This year marks the 20th edition of Festival of Fools!