Last month, Saskia Collyns and Maxine Sircana – the duo that make up Inspiral – held a Residency with us in our Circus Training Space. Here’s what we learnt about the adventurous pair. We are currently working on our first show as a company, ‘Interlaced’. We work with narrative-based circus using Aerial Straps, Aerial Hoop, […]
Special notice about Coronavirus
The health and safety of our customers and staff is our priority. We’ve introduced new measures and risk assessments so you can enjoy a safe and comfortable visit to our venues.
Dance and Circus Classes Are Returning
The Island’s Dance Studio and Circus Training Space doors are back open!
You can check out the schedule here.
As restrictions ease, more and more of our classes will be returning, so watch this space!
Artist focus
ROSE SHUCKBURGH
Based at The Island
Rose Shuckburgh is a UK-based artist whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, printmaking, and film.
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