We are proud to be an independent, artist-led company. Our mission is to create ambitious physical performance with integrity: work addressing the human condition that is both accessible and challenging.
Blending theatre, acrobatics, bespoke structures and sublime visuals, Acrojou create contemporary circus productions for events worldwide. Recognised as one of the leading street theatre and circus companies in the UK, Acrojou's work has been seen live by hundreds of thousands of people across 18 countries since their first commission for London’s Trafalgar Square Festival in 2006.
Led by Artistic Director Jeni Barnard, the company was founded in 2006 at the National Centre for Circus Arts, London. Drawing on backgrounds in circus, visual art, theatre, dance and engineering, Acrojou combine these disciplines to create narrative at the rich meeting point of bodies, structures and materials.
Led by Artistic Director Jeni Barnard, the company was founded in 2006 at the National Centre for Circus Arts, London. Drawing on backgrounds in circus, visual art, theatre, dance and engineering, Acrojou combine these disciplines to create narrative at the rich meeting point of bodies, structures and materials.
Our work is non-verbal, telling human stories through physicality and visual design - making it accessible for people of all cultures and backgrounds. We primarily tour to large-scale, public, outdoor events (worldwide), meaning huge numbers of people see our shows for free in their local public spaces.
"So moving and beautiful I was almost in tears…a joy, so gentle, meaningful, speaking of the human condition. Thank you."
- Audience member Jeremy Haywood (on Frantic, by email)
"I saw my life in the performance…it made me cry.”
- Audience member Mandy Blair (on Frantic, by email)
- Audience member Jeremy Haywood (on Frantic, by email)
"I saw my life in the performance…it made me cry.”
- Audience member Mandy Blair (on Frantic, by email)
We've had the privilege to tour all over the world with our work, performing across 18 countries so far. We currently have four touring productions: The Wheel House, our first outdoor work, has so far toured for nine years, reaching well over 200k people worldwide. Our second outdoor show, Frantic, has toured extensively (UK/ Europe/ Asia) since its 2014 premier. It won the Gi20 Audience Vote and audience favorite at Greenwich & Docklands Festival 2014 (Xtrax poll). Our newest productions All at Sea (2016) and Vessel (2017), have toured extensively around the UK and will venture further afield in 2018.
We are currently in production on a brand new creation: Vagabond Matter.
We are currently in production on a brand new creation: Vagabond Matter.
"One of Britain's most exciting dance and circus companies...Stunningly inventive"
- Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, 2013
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