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Circus performer Ashling Ní Cheallaigh in Dublin Castle to launch the National Circus Festival of Ireland programme of events. Photo by Julien Behal
TODAY sees the beginning of the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) in Tralee running until Sunday, November 5th.
There’s a jam-packed four days ahead filled with amazing homegrown and international talent and entertainment for all ages.
Expect world and Irish show premieres, professional masterclasses, workshops for kids and the fantastic Festival Parade which winds its way through the town.
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NCFI is the national showcase for contemporary circus and features a different line up each year of top national and international circus performers.
It also features acts at the top of their game and this year the programme sees handpicked acts from Ireland, Canada, Argentina, Italy, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and France who are set to thrill, delight and amaze the lucky audiences.
Today sees workshops begin at the KDYS, the MTU and Moyderwell. Kerry County Museum has a film night tonight at 8pm to 9pm featuring two short Laurel and Hardy films. Admission for this is free for festival pass holders and €5 for walk ups.
Friday’s highlights include the parade from St John’s Ashe Street to the top of Denny Street from 6.30pm. That’s followed by a fireworks display at 7.15pm on Denny Street.
There’s plenty more events in Siamsa Tire and other venues throughout the weekend. View the full programme and purchase tickets from €5-€70 at www.circusfestival.ie
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