Lissy Lovett
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We are looking for a new performer!
We are recruiting for a ground-based circus performer with acrobalance skills, specifically a middle ideally with some basing experience, who identifies as female or non-binary. The performer will join us for our next outdoor tour of Weight(less), a production created in 2024 and touring since. Mimbre is keen to work with performers from different backgrounds…
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Book Weight(less) for 2026 and read about Weight(less) 2025!
We’ve loved sharing Weight(less) with audiences this summer, so we’re delighted to announce that it will be back on tour in 2026 – and we’re now open for bookings! After an incredible response from audiences and a rewarding collaboration with the brilliant clown-director Claire Ducreux, we can’t wait to take the show on the road again and…
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Lina Johansson stepping down as Mimbre’s Joint Artistic Director
At the end of this year Lina Johansson is stepping down as Mimbre’s Joint Artistic Director. After 26 successful years with the company she co-founded, Mimbre is proud to celebrate the incredible journey and contributions of Lina Johansson, as she prepares to take a step back as Joint Artistic Director to focus on other ventures.…
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Happy Birthday, Silvia!
Today Mimbre’s Joint Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli turns 50, almost exactly at the same time as her 30 years in circus anniversary! We thought it apt to celebrate her with a little retrospective of all the Mimbre projects she has been throwing herself into, both literally and figuratively, since Mimbre began! Happy Birthday Super Silvia,…
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Mimbre Youth Programme 2024-2025 report
“Yet again, I cannot tell you how integral Mimbre is not only to my child, but to the local community too. Not only are the classes creative, fun and engaging, but Lina and the Mimbre crew really help the children to support and grow with one another. My daughter adores her Mimbre community.” – youth…
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Mimbre are seeking a Youth Programme Manager
Listen to Silvia introduce the role: Mimbre Youth Programme is rooted in the communities of our local borough of Hackney. It includes classes, community days, performance projects and progress routes. It is a place where young people can express themselves creatively, gain confidence and work as a team. Mimbre Youth focuses on access, inclusion and…
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Announcing our pilot Associate Director Programme
We are excited to announce Mimbre’s Pilot Associate Director Programme, where we have invited six performers and collaborators to learn more about how our company works and bring fresh eyes to help shape our forward looking plans for the next five years. The programme will include mentoring for all of our supported artists, to support…
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Open letter in support of immigration to UK Visas and Immigration and the UK government
We are a performance company as well as a registered charity, so in general we try not to comment on politics. However in recent weeks we have seen potential benefit cuts that will negatively affect the disabled performers and creatives we work with, further marginalisation of our trans friends and colleagues, and now the government…
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Jack Petchey Winner 2025!
We’re thrilled to become part of the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards which recognise young people’s achievements and commitment. At the Mimbre Youth Programme, we’re passionate about fostering creativity, resilience and confidence, and we’re excited to celebrate one of our own participants who has shown exceptional dedication, creativity, and progress. Congratulations to Ruslana for being…
