Hideaway Circus

Hideaway Circus Podcast

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Hosted by creative producers Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, the Hideaway Circus Podcast features industry analysis and interviews with creators in circus, theater, and dance.

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Hideaway Circus

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hideawaycircus.com

Latest episode

Nov 16, 2023

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Episodes

Episode 65 - Stav Meishar on Circus Jews during WW2 17.07.2018

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay finally announce the details about their new show in San Diego titled Beyond Babel premiering this September, learn more over at beyondbabelshow.com. They also chat about Miss Behave Gameshow's upcoming engagement in Provincetown, MA (tickets available at onlyatthecrown.com) and their thoughts on the the 2018 tour of Cirque Us. Later they sit down for a chat wi...

Episode 64 - The Future of Circus with Sebastian Kann 13.06.2018

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the Tony Awards; who won and who got snubbed, the off-screen drama, and what the show says about today's Broadway culture. They also tease an announcement for a new upcoming Hideaway Circus production and how to submit for it's casting call. Josh and Lyndsay also sit down for an extended interview with circus academic, dramaturg, and artist Sebastian...

Episode 63 - Cirque Us, a new American circus collective 24.05.2018

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay recount their two-show day starting with a Frozen on Broadway matinee and followed by a Bindlestiff Family Circus Cabaret in the evening. They also chat about Cirque Du Soleil's transition from New York to Hamburg, Germany and the new location of the local circus training space The Muse. Later in the episode they sit down for an interview with four members of Ci...

Episode 62 - Kevin Beverley, acrobat and star of CDS's Volta 16.05.2018

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about what it takes to turn a normal building into a theater, a luncheon where Lyndsay met the cast of the new Harry Potter play on Broadway, a new dance piece by Justin Peck with backdrops by Steve Powers, and they sit down for an interview with Kevin Beverley who current stars in Cirque Du Soleil's Volta. They talk about how competitive dance lead him to...

Episode 61 - Master Gauchos Hilario and Hayley Cabral 18.04.2018

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about a new Hideaway Circus show out in San Diego, legal drama going down with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Cirque Du Soleil's new deals in Saudi Arabia, and the sad news of Circus Maine closing. Also on the episode, they call up Master Gauchos Hilario and Hayley Cabral from their home in Los Angeles. Hayley and Hilario recount their time growing up on an...

Episode 60 - Sneak peak of Spiegelworld's Opium with Harry M Howie and Ross Mollison 15.03.2018

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recount their trip to D.C. to see the Big Apple Circus, news relating to the president and the circus nightclub The Act, Miss Behave Gameshow's trip to the Sydney Opera House, and a new Broadway revival that includes a goat sacrifice. They also sit down for an interview with Ross Mollison and Harry M Howie -- the team behind Spiegelworld's latest production in...

Episode 59 - Hovey Burgess, circus legend and educator 28.02.2018

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about their new circus and dance show designed for virtual reality, their latest trip to San Diego and Las Vegas where they saw The Miss Behave Game Show and Piff The Magic Dragon, drama in the industry press about the Cirque De Demain Festival, and new performing circus animals bans in the UK. They also travel to the East Village to interview circus educat...

Episode 58 - Up and Over It, hand-tapping and Irish step dancing madness! 13.02.2018

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the recent Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and their favorite act (spoiler, its Barcode!), new #MeToo allegations surrounding Sleep No More, and they announce the release date for Hideaway Circus's upcoming 360 virtual reality circus and dance experience. Also on today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay interview Peter Harding, Suzanne Cleary, and Jon...

Episode 57 - Samantha Smith, contortionist and star of SLUMBER (down under) 01.02.2018

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay remember the late and incredibly talented circus artist Raphael Cruz, they also discuss some of the dark #MeToo news coming out the circus industry, Cirque Du Soleil's latest $200 million dollar project in China, and update listeners with the on going legal fight between Ringling Bros (aka Feld Entertainment) and Kid Rock. They also sit down for an interview...

Episode 56 - WTF is going on with Cirque Du Soleil? 17.01.2018

Episode 56 - WTF is going on with Cirque Du Soleil?   On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about new developments in the circus industry including a Cambodian circus called Phare Circus, Big Apple Circus's tour route, Hovey Burgess's retirement, Circus Flora's new home, and spend the majority of the episode talking about the health and state of Cirque Du Soleil. They call up business and...

Episode 55- Suzi Winson, co-founder and director of Circus Warehouse 11.12.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the new show Opium from Spiegelworld, an upcoming theme park in Miami from the founder of Cirque Du Soleil, the search for an executive director at New England Center for Circus Arts, and discuss recent changes and lawsuits relating to non-profit theaters and their artistic management. They also sit down for a chat with the co-founder and director...

Episode 54 - Evil Hate Monkey aka Adam Krandle, neo-burlesque star 30.11.2017

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about new changes to Cirque Du Soleil, the Spongebob Squarepants Broadway musical, and recent rehearsals with a duo Cyr Wheel couple. They also sit down for an interview with Adam Krandle also known by his burlesque character's name The Evil Hate Monkey. Adam is award-winning acrobatic burlesque legend crowned Las Vegas king of burlesque in 2010, he also r...

Episode 53 - Elayne Kramer, 8th generation circus artist and star of Big Apple Circus 20.11.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new bans on the use of wild animals in circuses and dissect the 2017/2018 Broadway musical lineup. They also sit down for an interview with the contortionist and handstand artist Elayne Kramer. Elayne is an eight generation circus performer and previous winner at the Monte Carlo circus festival; she's also one of the stars of the new Big Apple Cir...

Episode 52- Shana Kennedy, founder of Circadium and the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts 14.11.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay recount their time at Bindlestiff Open Variety Night, discuss the New York Times review of Big Apple Circus and a talk about the future of the entertainment sector by TPG founder Jim Coulter (TPG owns a majority stake in Cirque Du Soleil). They also traveled to Philadelphia to interview Shana Kennedy the founder of Circadium and the Philadelphia School of Ci...

Episode 51 - Mark Lonergan, circus and physical theater director 06.11.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recount their experience at the newly revived Big Apple Circus, the 6th annual New York Boylesque Festival, and a recent performance by the dance troupe Pilobolus at the Queens Theater. They also sit down for an interview with Mark Lonergan, the founder of the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company Parallel Exit. Mark also directed Big App...

Episode 50 - Olivia Porter, Australian juggling sensation 24.10.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about new circus related laws in New York State, their recent virtual reality shoot in Montreal with Valerie Doucet, how to get tickets to the upcoming Harry Potter show on Broadway, and discuss the new Broadway musical  The Bands Visit . They also sit down for an interview with the Australian juggler, Olivia Porter. They discuss her time growing up an...

Episode 49 - Amy Saunders aka Miss Behave 10.10.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about an amazing new dance piece from Justin Peck and the NYC Ballet, the magic show In & Of Itself, and Hideaway's recent performance at the Future of Storytelling Festival. They also call up the hilarious Amy Saunders to talk about her career as a comedian and sword swallower as well as her new show in Las Vegas, The Miss Behave Game Show. If you enjo...

Episode 48 - Christine Van Loo, 7 time National Champion acrobatic gymnast and circus performer 26.09.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay recount their trip across the U.S. while working on a new show with Keone and Mari Madrid, update you on exciting news with Miss Behave Game Show, review Cirque Du Soleil's KA and discuss the closing of the CDS New York theatrical division. Josh and Lyndsay also call up Olympic athlete of the year, 7 time National Champion acrobatic gymnast, circus performer...

Episode 47 - Trav SD, circus and variety journalist and historian 22.08.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about a new circus school opening in Philadelphia next month, a New York Times article about the premiere Russian state circus school, and sit down for an interview with Trav SD. Trav is revered circus and variety critic, journalist, and playwright. We talk a lot in the episode about the history of circus and vaudeville and Trav's career as a writer. If...

Episode 46 - Randy Weiner, producer of Sleep No More and The Box 17.08.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay share more great news from Miss Behave Game Show, unrest with Big Apple Circus and Lincoln Center, and tease the upcoming Future of Storytelling Festival in NYC. They also sit down for an interview with theater producer and entrepreneur Randy Weiner. To name just a few, Randy's productions include the Donkey Show, The Box, Sleep No More, Queen of The Night,...

Episode 45 - Nat Brown, circus tent expert and Smirkus tent boss 03.08.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the 30th anniversary tour of Circus Smirkus, their Las Vegas show the Miss Behave Game Show, and the latest news on their virtual reality circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Nat Brown, the highly regarded circus tent expert who's worked with Circus Smirkus, Big Apple Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, Cavalia, and many more. If you...

Episode 44 - Corey Tabino, artistic director of Circus Maine 21.07.2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the good news from the New England Center for Circus Arts, the bad news from Harvard University's acting program, some changes happening at Ecole Nationale De Cirque, and a new musical podcast. They also sit down the Corey Tabino, the artistic director of Circus Maine to discuss his career and the new school he's started in Portland. If you enjoy...

Episode 43: What is going on with NECCA? 14.07.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay dive deep into the current drama happening in Brattleboro, Vermont with the New England Center for Circus Arts. They also discuss Cirque Du Soleil's acquisition of Blue Man Group, a new show from Spiegelworld and Steven Hoggett, Hideaway Circus's new show in Las Vegas: Miss Behave Game Show, and the changing demographics within the American circus community...

Episode 42- The Play That Goes Wrong with Rob Falconer and Greg Tannahill 17.06.2017

Episode 42- The Play That Goes Wrong with Rob Falconer and Greg Tannahill On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about a new show from Cirkus Cirkor, new regulations about exotic animals in NYC, and sit down for an interview with Rob Falconer and Greg Tannahill, cast members in the Tony Award winning show The Play That Goes Wrong. They talk about the creation and running of the Broadway sho...

Episode 41 - Peter Bufano, circus composer and clown 22.05.2017

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recount their evening at the final performance of Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, a new magic show at Atlantic Theater, and some casting news from Big Apple Circus. They also sit down with the very talented circus composer and clown Peter Bufano to talk about his career and writing music for the circus. Peter even takes a part one of his latest...

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