About Me
Simon Llewellyn
Grew up in Belfast , Northern Ireland but is now based in Tampere, Finland .
I have been creating circus theatre shows since the early 2000’s and had the opportunity to perform across the globe.
I have performed as a solo performer and also incorporated in bigger group productions for indoor cabarets, stage shows and outdoor street theatre performances.
Social Circus
I was pedagogical co-ordinator for Belfast Circus School ( 2008-2014.)
I took part in the research and development of the Circus Trans Formation held under the umbrella of Caravan. ( 2009-2014 ). The umbrella organisation has over 25 members from around the world.
I have delivered 2 national teacher training courses (Ireland 2014, Finland 2016 ) , taught in the University of Tampere 2018, 2019 and numerous short courses around the world.
Modules include:
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planning and evaluation
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social context and environment
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circus techniques and creativity
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communication and conflict resolution
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roles and responsibilities
Teaching
I have experience in working with a wide range of groups and can accommodate classes to different age ranges, backgrounds and abilities.
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juggling
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acrobatics
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pair acrobatics and pyramid building
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handstands
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theatre and creativity
Clowns Without Borders
A voluntary aid organisation which performs and offers workshops for communities around the world and in Ireland that are under stress or in crisis due to disease, war, poverty or discrimination.
I have been on three tours as a performer or team leader. Palestine / Israel 2010, South Africa 2011, Jordan 2013 and was a board member ( 2012-2015 )