Women's Circus Information

Women’s Circus is a not for profit feminist arts organisation based in the Drill Hall in West Footscray, offering a year round program of community, circus and performance training. Our programs celebrate the physical and imaginative potential of the human body and nurtures self-awareness and self-esteem.    Since 1991 Women’s Circus has been offering and honing a unique circus and training performance program that is underpinned by values of empathy and imagination; supported risk and inclusion. The organisation successfully delivers high quality programs and opportunities that support the personal and professional development of people belonging to marginalised genders while continuing to improve our systems and grow our stakeholder base. Women’s Circus is bold, dynamic and confident, leading the way in intersectional feminist community arts cultural development practice to redress gender equality in society. We know that Women’s Circus changes lives and is deeply valued by members, stakeholders and the broader creative community. Our Purpose: A just and equal society where people belonging to marginalised genders are connected, confident and contributing to the community.   Our mission is twofold: 1) provide opportunities to develop self-confidence, skills and creativity in a safe and supportive environment using circus, training and performance; and, 2) redress gender imbalance and representation in the creative industries and broader community. Women’s Circus is more than just a business or a model for social change: it is a deeply interconnected and cohesive creative community.