Derry-based In Your Space Circus, is a circus school and street theatre company, which works with artists (local, national and international) with a wide range of skills. We work individually and in collaboration with other organisations and art forms to deliver projects which involve circus skills (juggling, diablo, acrobatics, unicycling, trapeze, stilt-
walking, clowning, etc.), street theatre, visual arts, music, costume-making, and theatre.
We are one of the most innovative and dynamic arts organisations in Derry and the North-West of Ireland, utilising circus and street theatre as a vehicle for personal, social and community development. IYSC is passionate about Contemporary Circus and Street Theatre. Circus is incredibly exciting, combining high skill with comedy and wonder.
Because of the unique ability of circus
to support personal, social and community development, it is now being recognised as a powerful tool for change. Street Theatre ensures there are less barriers and more opportunity for audiences who may not ordinarily engage with the arts to feel welcome and valued in their participation.
We pride ourselves on creating (and curating) acts, shows and installations which are unique and provide meaningful engagement. This allows our audiences to escape the challenges of day-to-day life, if only for a moment, and invites them to play and be silly and make memories together.
IYSC is a charitable company limited by guarantee with a board of directors. Annually we work with around thirty regular freelance artists, and another 120 occasional
freelance artists.
Regular core funding is provided by the Arts Council for Northern Ireland (ACNI) and Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC). Other core and project funding comes from ACNI, DCSDC, trusts and foundations, government departments, sponsorship, donations and earned income.
