Hideaway Circus Podcast

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well as recent controversy between SAG and AEA unions. Later in the show they call up Laurence and Brent the co-founders of the internationally renowned social circus company Zip Zap Circus based in Capetown, South Africa. They chat about how the company was formed, what social circus off...

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they've been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts venues in Florida and Nevada, and how artists are adapting to new online teaching platforms. Later in the episode they ring up Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, a dancer turned choreographer and stage director for Cirque Du Soleil. They chat about the path that took him up the CDS lad...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how circus training is returning with new COVID safety precautions, a management shake-up at Cirque Du Soleil, a Spanish juggler breaking new world records, and Circus Smirkus's upcoming Smirkutacular. Later in the episode they call up Ryan Gray and Dawn Shepherd who Zoom in from Nova Scotia. They chat about their unique backgrounds (music and public...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows that are taking place even with a global pandemic, including a new production in Las Vegas called Salvage City , Chicago's Midnight Circus, and CIRCA's show Leviathan . They also talk about the challenges of casting a new circus in a Coronavirus world, and later call up the founder and artistic director of Australia's premiere contemporary...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay take a break from their maternity and paternity leave to talk about the rough news with Le Reve, Cirque Du Soleil's restructuring and PE ownership, and a government attempt to lift performing arts venues with the Save Our Stages Act. Later in the show they Zoom in Veronica Blair, a fantastic and seasoned aerialist who has performed all over the world. She is no...

  On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse's training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque Africa, and if the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil will be ousted by the company's creditors. Later in the episode they call up Captain Frodo, aka the incredible rubberman, who has had a tremendous and fascinating performing career and who is now bunkered down in t...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil's official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed dance video. Later in the episode they call up the extraordinarily talented Johnathan Lee Iverson. Johnathan was the ringmaster of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 18 years prior to its closure. They discuss his...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The Sellam Circus School, and later they dive into the poor direction Canadian circus is taking at the moment. Later in the episode they call up juggler extraordinaire and frequently requested guest, Jay Gilligan. They chat about Jay's life and various creation methods and artistic con...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the We See You WAT campaign and grapple with issues of racism in the American theater. Later in the episode they chat with the third generation animal trainer, Jenny Vibel, on her storied life in the circus. Jenny has performed with her dogs, horses, pigs, llamas, and porcupines with the Big Apple Circus for many seasons. They chat about what it take...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the protests taking place across the country, followed by a discussion about the uncomfortable truths behind PT Barnum's history with race, circus, and entertainment. Later in the episode they call up Jeff Croiter, who recently designed the lighting for Beyond Babel among many other projects in theater, dance, circus, and opera. The conversation cove...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil's imminent bankruptcy, the different funding challenges facing commercial and non-profit performing arts organizations, and what might be coming down the road for the circus industry in the coming months and years. Later in the show they Zoom in Elizabeth and Guilhem Cauchois, two unbelievably talented circus performers and fitness trai...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about the latest effects of the pandemic on the performing arts industry in United States. They also talk about when a return to the stage might be, what it could look like, and what artists and performers are doing in the meantime. Later in the episode they ring up Book Kennison, juggler and creator of the new podcast series See You Down The Road. They ch...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the fall-out from COVID-19 for the entertainment industry and specifically the circus, theater, and dance communities. They chat about the impact on their show Beyond Babel, on Cirque Du Soleil, and various individual artists. If you like the show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Stay healthy!

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay review Cirque Du Soleil's latest production Twas The Night Before at Madison Square Garden and talk about all the new developments with their upcoming Off-Broadway show Beyond Babel. Later in the episode they call up Bruno Gagnon, one of the founders and artistic directors of Quebec's Flip Fabrique. Bruno recounts his time in circus school, his professional work...

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay chat about two theater shows, Halfway B*tches Go Straight to Heaven and Beetlejuice , as well as the recent passing of circus entrepreneur Nell Gifford, and a new circus show 42FT by Cirque Mechanics. Later in the episode they sit down for an interview with the founder of Cirque Mechanics, Chris Lashua. Chris became well known for his German Wheel act in Cirque Du...

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child now playing on Broadway, Ken Davenport's Super Conference, and the state of fundraising for productions of all sizes. Later in the show they call up circus expert Dominique Jando to talk about his life, including his work on Circopedia, The Big Apple Circus, Circus Bella, the Lonestar Circus, and the Cirque De Demain...

Episode 74 - Cecil MacKinnon, director of Circus Flora and Big Apple Circus On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay recount the shows they saw last week including STOMP , The Devouring , and DayDreamers by Shinsa. Then they jump into a conversation about funding for circus in America, what you can do about it, and what the government should (or shouldn't) do about it. Later in the episode they sit down...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss five shows they saw recently including The Big Apple Circus, Magic Mike Liv e, Blanc de Blanc , The Miss Behave Gameshow , and Spiegelworld's latest production Atomic Saloon . Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Ross Mollison, the founder and producer of Spiegelworld and their other hit shows Absinthe and Opium . Ross talks about...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss three shows they saw recently including The Wrong Man , Cirque Du Soleil's Sonar , and Les 7 Doigt's Passagers . Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Shana Carroll, one of the original founding members of Les 7 Doigts and director of many of their most well known projects including: Traces , Cuisine & Confessions , Sequence 8 , an...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay announce the Off-Broadway run of their new theatrical dance show Beyond Babel . The show will be playing in downtown NYC from January through May 2020, use the code PODCAST at checkout for an exclusive discount. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Daniel Lamarre, the Chief Operating Officer of the circus mega-giant Cirque Du Soleil. Dani...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the new immersive play  Bonnie's Last Flight  and how the NYC presentations of  Beyond Babel  at the Salvation Army Theater went last week. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Bobby Hedglin-Taylor. Bobby has a wide variety of experience in NYC (including on Broadway) starting first as a dancer, then actor, then circus performer a...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about two shows they saw in Brooklyn, Non Solus at Bam and D'Capella at the Kings Theater. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Lara Jacobs. Lara is a multi-disciplinary performer and artist; she completed her training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and worked in New York for many years before touring with the Rigolo Swiss...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about Season 2 of Beyond Babel, a secret NYC presentation of the show, Cirque Du Soleil's latest acquisition, and Phillipe Petit's show at STREB. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Kaitana Magno and Jimmy Sutherland. Kaitana is a classically trained ballet dancer, who after a successful performing career now focuses on immersive di...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk changes they are making to the podcast format for 2019, the Broadway show Network, and their latest production now playing in San Diego, Beyond Babel. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Mark Gindick, the only person to have been a clown in Cirque Du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. If you enjo...

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the recent dance auditions for Beyond Babel in San Diego, the upcoming run of Miss Behave Gameshow in Provincetown at the Crown & Anchor, and how in touch they are with the circus community this summer. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with the legendary tight-wire walker Phillipe Petit who you may recognize from his walk betwee...