We’ve been so happy to be out and about this summer - we’ve visited 5 different countries and been seen by an astonishing 15,415 people! Photos from Australia, Slovenia, Spain and the UK by Frank Emmers, Ezra Alcantra, Antonio Barbaro and Lina Johansson.
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We know what we did this summer! Check out our report on our 2026 tour - we were seen by more than 15,000 people! mimbre.co.uk/weightless-w...
Weight(less) will tour again in 2027 – Mimbre
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Extra curricular activities are an important part of the programme at Mimbre Youth. As well as our regular classes it’s important for us to be able to share all that London has to offer with our participants. Thanks to the Jack Petchey Foundation and Flying Fantastic for this opportunity.
Really happy to spot a couple of Mimbre posters at the Radical Joy exhibition in Bradford at the moment! (Photos - JMA Photography) Can you spot us?
Trans freelancers: our November sessions with Dr CN Lester are online. 10 November, 1pm to 2.15pm 16 November, 6pm to 7.15pm Confidential, supportive conversations about the EHRC Code of Practice and the support our industry needs to provide. buff.ly/UFYb7wW
Supporting trans freelancers in the wake of the EHRC Code of Practice
ONLINE: Confidential, trans discussion and generation sessions
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Last chance to tell us what you thought of Weight(less) this year - please fill in our survey! uk.culturecounts.cc/s/4UepBD
A platform for cultural measurement. Tell a better story about your impact and value.
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Belgium was (probably) our last international trip of the summer but we’ve got one final gig coming up in Devizes! You can always see our latest dates on our website.
Some more great photos of Weight(less) from Theatre Op De Markt in Hasselt, Belgium. #LetsCreate #LetsStrategicFramework #Acro #StreetTheatre #Outdoorarts #Acrobalance #AcrobaticTrio #StrongWomen Photos by Frank Emmers
Oooh, just found a Mimbre & @darylandco.bsky.social image out in the wild! www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s... @london.gov.uk
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OutdoorArtsUK's Sho Shibata argues for the role of outdoor arts in helping more people engage with culture and contribute to civic life across the UK.
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Check out this lovely blog post from Lucy Loves Circus about our recent shows at Jackson's Lane - lucylovescircus.blogspot.com/2026/09/chap... Thanks Lucy!
Chapter 265: Mimbre - Weight(less) and the Power of Lift
Flee from despair. That was the gist of a post from a yoga account that started following me on Instagram yesterday. I was feeling a bit des...
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Well I don't know about you, but we've got our plan for writing our NPO application nailed down. #NPOlove
Fun Palaces workshops are this week! Join us to craft, connect and share stories. Submit your story to our Story FUNd campaign — one of our pro performers may create a bespoke audio recording. Book your spot: funpalaces.co.uk/fun-palace/s... #FunPalaces
It's tonight and tomorrow! #London Come and see us if you're free :)
We're performing at Jackson's Lane in Highgate in London at the end of the month - read more here: www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/mixed...
And so it begins! We won't lie, our ED @lissylovett.bsky.social is feeling a little apprehensive today. #NPOlove
📣 Live now: Guidance for our next National Portfolio, 2028-33 Applications open on 20 October 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. Visit the Applicant Hub to explore the opportunity and start preparing 👇 https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/national-portfolio-investment-programme-2028-33
We're performing at Jackson's Lane in Highgate in London at the end of the month - read more here: www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/mixed...
Mixed Doubles: Joli Vyann / Mimbre
Mixed Doubles brings together two performances in one night. Carefully paired, each programme showcases different artists, disciplines and perspectives. _______________________________________________...
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Check out this year's report on our youth programme - mimbre.co.uk/mimbre-youth... - it's been tough in the last few years if we're honest, but it's going from strength to strength now #youth
Mimbre Youth Programme 2025-2026 report – Mimbre
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The UK is estimated to have lost £208 million in GVA and 2,490 full-time equivalent jobs between 2022 and 2024 due to Brexit-related barriers, according to new data published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Brexit costs creative industries £208m and nearly 2.5k jobs, data reveals - Arts Professional
The UK is estimated to have lost £208 million in GVA and 2,490 full-time equivalent jobs between 2022 and 2024 due to Brexit-related barriers, according to
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Check out these highlights from the end of Mimbre Youth’s summer term. The next term starts on Tuesday 22nd September - click here to find out more: forms.gle/VR8XczewMMDB...
You might have seen our talented friend Annalisa Dinnella's piece on #AccessToWork in the Guardian this week, a shortened version of a longer article - we're delighted to publish the full piece here: www.touretteshero.com/2026/08/17/i...
Is This Thing Working? ‘Access To Work’ and My Labyrinth of Doom - Touretteshero
Last year I wrote extensively about the sudden cut to my Access to Work support that meant I had to stop doing the job I love for three months. While my support was eventually reinstated, many other w...
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Thanks so much to Antonio Barbaro for these great photographs from SIRF - Stockton International Riverside Festival - We’ve got a little pause in our touring now but will be back with a bang in September and October. Watch this space!
Our friends at Upswing are currently looking for a new Chair and would love to reach people who may be/have been a senior leader, especially (but not limited to) those with a presence in #Staffordshire. Could this be you? Someone you know? upswing.org.uk/news/join-up...
Join Upswing as Chair of the Board — Upswing
Upswing is looking for a new Chair (initially co-Chair) to join our board at a pivotal moment in our development. You don’t need a background in circus. You don’t need to know everything. You do need ...
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Watch us this weekend! We'll be at the SIRF festival in Stockton. Catch us at the Oval Lawn, Waterfront Park @ 15:15 and 18:30 on Saturday 1 August and @ 13:00 and 18:00 on Sunday 2 August. See you there!
We recently spent some time in a rehearsal room trying out ideas - it’s always good to do a bit of R&D to get the creative juices flowing. Do you recognise the elastic we’re using? It’s from Mimbre’s FIRST SHOW, Sprung! Space: Jackson's Lane Sprung photo by Eric Richmond.
A bit more time to catch us today - but will probably be easiest if you're already in or near Slovenia. :)