Careers in Circus

Working as a fire performer

A former electrician, fire performer Tim Marston developed his act and launched his business, Juggling Inferno, from scratch. He spoke about his career and shared 5 tips for freelance performers.

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5 tips for freelance success

Earning a living from your creative business might be your dream, but how do you get there? For performer Tim Marston, it's a matter of good business skills. He shared five key tips.

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Performing as a circus acrobat

Lucy Francis performs exciting circus aerial and acrobatic acts around the world. She is also Financial Director of AirCraft Circus, based at the Hangar Arts Trust in Greenwich in London.

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Business support for artists

The Circus Space is a performance skills training organisation. Early on, they took the unusual step of seeking long-term corporate support from UBS bank.