Circus Whispers

About Circus Whispers

CIRCUS WHISPERS Behind the scenes of contemporary circus practice. Hosted by Maaike Muis Circus Whispers is the podcast channel by TENT for circus makers and circus fans from home and abroad. Discover in various podcast series the themes, techniques and pitfalls that are driving a new generation of makers. With real-life stories from emerging and advanced circus makers from the Netherlands. More info www.tent.eu (http://www.tent.eu/) TENT is the house for contemporary circus from the Netherlands. We support makers in various stages of their artistic development and invest in a high-quality and diverse range of circus in the Netherlands. @TENTcircus --- CIRCUS WHISPERS Achter de schermen van de hedendaagse circuspraktijk. Host Maaike Muis Circus Whispers is hét podcastkanaal van TENT voor circusmakers en circusfans uit binnen- en buitenland. Ontdek in diverse podcastseries de thema's, technieken en valkuilen die een nieuwe generatie makers drijft. Met praktijkverhalen van opkomende en gevorderde circusmakers uit Nederland. Meer info www.tent.eu (http://www.tent.eu/) TENT is het huis voor hedendaags circus van Nederlandse bodem. We ondersteunen makers in verschillende stadia van hun artistieke ontwikkeling en investeren in een kwalitatief hoogwaardig en divers circusaanbod in Nederland. @TENTcircus

Publisher

TENT

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 May 2021

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Circus Whispers | Season 5 Episode 4 | Circus Whispers | A Vision for the Circus Landscape

   What does the future of circus in the Netherlands look like? In this episode, host Maaike Muis sits down with four leading voices from the field: Rosa Boon, Bram Dobbelaere, Do Verschragen and Camiel Corneille. Together, they reflect on key milestones, the tensions of growth and the rapid evolution of contemporary circus. From the rise of international festivals and educational programs to the search for artistic boldness, space for experimentation and sustainable infrastructure, the co...

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   2 Mar 2026

   Circus Whispers | Season 5 Episode 3 | In the run to the premiere

   Circus life means being used to packing light and living in a caravan, a converted school bus, or a hotel room. For hand-balancing sisters Melody and Lily Nolan, who grew up in a travelling circus family, this is simply second nature. In this episode, host Maaike Muis follows the sisters of the Nolanders company in the run to the premiere of their performance The Kettle is Always On. We dive into their creative process and discover how personal rituals, artistic choices, and the design ...

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   19 Jan 2026

   Circus Whispers | Season 5 Episode 2 | The Gaze of the Audience (EN)

   In this special episode of Circus Whispers, we flip the script once again. Host Maaike Muis sits down with circus enthusiasts and, together with them, explores the power and significance of contemporary circus in the Netherlands. From first-time viewers to professional hand balancers, discover what draws people to contemporary circus, the life lessons they take home, and the questions they're dying to ask circus artists. Along the way, Maaike unravels facts and myths, linking age-old circus t...

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