Summer Fundraiser 2025
Come and support the National Centre for Circus Arts by attending our spectacular summer fundraising event on the 24th of June â hosted in our beautiful courtyard!
Expect an exclusive evening showcasing one-off performances specially created for the night by students from our youth and degree programmesâalongside drinks, great company, and the chance to support the future of circus in the UK.
Join us to raise a glass to this amazing organisation, the people who keep it running, and the incredible students who we train!
If you are unable to attend, but still want to contribute to the National Centreâs future, please consider making a one-off or regular donationâor find more ways to support us here.
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The National Centre exists to provide a space thatâs crucial for circus arts and education in the UK, and are committed to delivering a range of programmes. We provide world-class training to over 900 people every week and are only one of 11 schools in the world offering circus arts as a higher education course.
The arts, however, are facing an unprecedented funding crisis, and like many cultural organisations across the country, the National Centre has felt the impact. In recent years, public funding has declined, costs have soared, and in April of 2023 we lost our long-term National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding from Arts Council England. This has meant a devastating loss of over ÂŁ1 millionânearly 20% of our operating income.
Another blow came with the announcement that the Arts Council is extending its current NPO funding term. This means we have no realistic re-entry into the scheme, which can help cover core costs, until Spring 2028. Additionally, support we receive for our hardship funds – which provides vital financial aid for our degree students – comes to a close at the end of this academic year.
As a charity, we are reliant on the generosity of funders and donations so that we can continue training the next generation of performers, improving access for those less able to participate, and providing support for professional circus artists in the UK. Your support is paramount.
This summer, we hope youâll join us in celebrating the National Centre for Circus Arts and helping to sustain its bright future.
Programme of Events
Immerse yourself in the world of circus for the night and see how you can contribute to our work of nurturing future and current circus artists!
Hereâs a sneak preview at what to expect at this special summer event:
- Kick off the evening with a complimentary drink in our sunny courtyard.
- Experience a specially commissioned performance from students on our Centre for Advanced Training programme (CAT), directed by graduate Ania Giannattasio and our very own Ed Stephens.
- Pop back into the courtyard during the intervalâgrab a drink from the bar and mingle with fellow guests.
- Get an exclusive look at our first-year students’ Ensemble Performance, directed by Daisy Minto, founder and artistic director of the acclaimed theatre and circus company âHoursâ.
- Enjoy a preview of pieces from our BA3 Devised performance season. This dynamic showcase by the class of 2025 will be the culmination of their hard work and dedication over the last three years.
Booking
We are offering two tiers of ticket prices. Read on to select which one is right for you!
đ ÂŁ65 | Supporter Ticket
Your ticket helps keep circus thriving at the National Centre. Every purchase supports our work training over 900 people each weekâfrom aspiring professionals to complete beginnersâand ensures our spaces remain accessible, inclusive, and vibrant.
đȘ ÂŁ95 | Champion Ticket
Go a step further with your support. Champion Tickets provide vital extra funds at a time when the National Centre faces unprecedented financial challenges. Your generosity will directly help sustain our youth and higher education programmes, artist development work, and essential student support.