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Festival Retrospective – 50th Street

Jude Smith March 5, 2015March 9, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

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The first ever International Juggling Festival in Myanmar went by in a bit of a blur for those of us involved. Now, there’s time to look at the photos reflecting glimpses of an event brought to life by the efforts of so many people in so many different ways. In honour of those who had faith in this project, we’d like to present highlights, one month later. We’ll start with the first show, Night at the Circus at 50th street bar on February 6. Skill, danger, surprises – a great show and a great night. Thanks to Mark & staff for your support, it was awesome. Thanks also to the photographers who captured some fabulous images of the night.

FIre show outside 50th Street. Photograph by Richard Gillett

Melissa Marie, aka Nomadic Flame, from above. Photograph by Jeanne Hallacy.

Alberto juggling fire outside 50th Street. Photograph by Richard Gillett

Kama from Estonia. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Two for Tea, performed by Other Half Productions, London. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Ben Zudd, France. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Behind the light balls, the skill of Edu Martinez, Spain. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Captain Finhead, Australia. Photograph by Richard Gillett

Master of Ceremonies, Mr Jules from Wales. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Lee Hayes from Amsterdam with a very willing whiskey taster volunteer. Photograph by Yannick Jooris.

MiMi from Japan dancing with an artfully balanced sword. Photograph by Jeanne Hallacy.

The final bow from our performers. Photograph by Richard Gillett.

Kaupo and fasciinator. Photograph by Yannick Jooris

Joe, Jake, Nellie, Haggis, Jules and Mark after the show. Photograph by Yannick Jooris.

Day of Fun

Jude Smith February 22, 2015March 16, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Day of Fun, Kandawgyi Park, February 14 – shows, walkabout theatre, workshops, masterclasses, and of course the juggling olympics. Great to have our juggling kids from the Karen hostel in Insein, Thanlyin BoysTraining Centre and Eden Centre for Disabled Children join us in the park.

Eden Center for the Disabled

Jude Smith February 16, 2015February 20, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

A fantastic workshop with the amazing kids from Eden Center for the Disabled.

The Big Show

Jude Smith February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Thousands gathered for the opening night performance in Kandawgyi Park where they were wowed by jugglers and comedians from around the world.

YMCA Preschool Children’s Activity

Jude Smith February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Jugglers, comedians, hoola hoops, face painting, bubble making and balloons!

Jugglers on the streets

Jude Smith February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Jugglers on the streets of Yangon

50th Street Bar and Grill -preview show to festival

Jude Smith February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

50th Street Bar and Grill
Peformance by the International Juggling Festival
at the popular night spot, the 50th Street Bar and Grill
drew a big crowd. A fire show outside the venue was
followed by a stage show of the talented acts by
jugglers, and circus performers from Estonia, UK,
Canada and the Netherlands.

Opening day workshop

Jude Smith February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Here is some of the action and fun at the opening day workshop

Junction Square Yangon 8th Feb

Jules February 8, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

Tonight we played a big outdoor show at Junction Square, Yangon.

Massive stage, big lights, LED screen, the works.

Haggis Mcleod

Maike Aerden – Venus

Better photos to follow.

Also featuring MiMi, Melissa Marie, Kama, Lee Hayes.

Nice show – good job everyone!

7th Feb Junction Mawtin, Yangon

Jules February 7, 2015 Burma Myanmar No Comments

At Junction Mawtin shopping centre today we wowed crowds with circus acts never before seen in Myanmar.

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