Routledge Contemporary Circus - Routledge Practitioners & Theory

Contemporary Circus brings together twenty-four creators and three scholars in a comprehensive examination of modern circus art, bridging practice and theory through in-depth conversations. The volume explores four essential themes-Apparatus, Politics, Performers, and New Work-organised thematically to provide context and critical analysis. Featuring fifty photographs of contemporary circus productions, this extensively illustrated and annotated work offers sophisticated insights supported by established critical theory. Whether you are a practising circus artist seeking to deepen your understanding of your craft or a scholar researching performance and circus studies, this Routledge publication provides rigorous analysis alongside practical perspectives from active creators working in the field today.