Bezerkaz Circus have been at events all over the UK from Tilbury to Tyneside, Brighton to Bolton and Windermere all the way down to Worthing. We have visited Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital and performed at countless school fetes and fun days. We are also delighted to work in an increasing number of specialist provisions, respite services and SEND schools. Shaun uses Makaton, basic BSL and also has experience incorporating SaLT techniques into communication , to provide a unique service where we communicate on the child’s own terms, rather than expect them to adapt to us! With Halloween fast approaching, we are getting ready for spooky entertainment season as well as using our vast range of LED glow performance and fire show props. We hope you catch us at an event !
Looking Back on a Busy Year
Every year feels busy in the circus world, but this one has been something else. Our team have performed and taught at events from Tilbury to Tyneside, from Brighton to Bolton, and from Windermere right down to Worthing. We have been part of school fetes, family fun days, festivals, charity events and corporate days, and we have loved every minute of it.
It is the variety that keeps the job exciting. One weekend we might be running circus skills workshops in a school playground; the next we are on stilts at a festival, filling a field with giant bubbles or lighting up a dark night with a fire show. Each event brings new people, new challenges and plenty of memorable moments.
Highlights From the Year
- Great Ormond Street. We were proud to visit Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital and to perform at the RBC Race for the Kids in Hyde Park, which raised a huge sum for the hospital’s charity.
- School fetes and fun days. We lost count of the number of school events we attended, bringing circus skills, bubbles and stiltwalkers to playgrounds and playing fields across the country.
- Festivals. From big outdoor festivals to small local food and family events, our performers have been out in all weathers keeping crowds entertained.
- Specialist provisions. We have worked with more SEND schools, specialist provisions and respite services than ever before, which is something we are especially proud of.
Growing Our SEND Work
One of the most rewarding parts of the year has been the growth of our work with SEND schools and specialist settings. Our coordinator Shaun is an experienced teacher who uses Makaton and basic BSL, and he has experience of bringing speech and language therapy (SaLT) techniques into the way we communicate. The idea is simple: we communicate on the child’s own terms, rather than expecting them to adapt to us.
In practice, that means adapting every part of a session. We think about noise levels, lighting, group size and the pace of activities. We use signs, symbols and objects of reference, and we choose activities that are sensory and visual, such as gigantic bubbles, balancing with other people, balloon modelling and passing balls. The result is a circus session where every child can take part and achieve something.
Getting Ready for Spooky Season
As the year moves on, we are preparing for Halloween, one of our favourite times of year. Our LED glow props and fire show kit are coming out of storage, our costumes are getting a spooky makeover, and we are taking bookings for Halloween parties, doorstep visits and community events. LED glow performance is perfect for indoor Halloween parties, while fire shows make a fantastic finale for outdoor events and bonfire nights.
A Team That Covers the Country
The reason we can say yes to so many events is our team. We have tutors and performers based across the UK, including London, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Kendal and Newcastle. That means we can travel to most events without big travel costs and give organisers a fair, local price wherever they are.
Our performers are multi-skilled, so one person can often cover several roles in a day. A single booking might include a stiltwalking meet and greet, an afternoon of circus skills workshops and an evening LED or fire show, all from the same performer.
Thank You
A huge thank you to every school, event organiser, charity and family who booked us this year. Your support means we can keep doing what we love and keep bringing circus to people who might never otherwise get to try it. We hope you catch us at an event soon.
Looking ahead, we are already taking bookings for next year’s school fetes, festivals and summer fun days, so if you would like us at your event it is never too early to get in touch.
Book Bezerkaz Circus
Want to see what we can bring to your school, festival or party? Call or WhatsApp 07866 261346 or email info@bezerkaz.co.uk to check availability and get a quote.