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Lost Performers Club (LPC) is a ACE (Arts Council England) funded bespoke training program hosted at Circus Hub for early career people to learn performance skills, circus skills, physical theatre and singing through the process of making a new circus musical called 'Joan and the Dragon'. Culminating in a semi professional performance at Lakeside Arts Centre in Autumn 2026, Directed by Ria Ashcroft and Farrell Cox, Book & Lyrics by Sarah Kolawole, concept by Lost Performer Club company, Music & Additional lyrics by Eleanor Isherwood.​​​

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What is it?

• A Circus & Physical Theatre group for Neurodivergent and/or Disabled performers

• We are making a circus musical called 'Joan and the Dragon' for family audiences

• You will learn aerial, physical theatre, working as an ensemble, singing harmonies​​​

• Learn theatre making skills through being part of a semi-professional aerial theatre company

• Masterclasses from experts (Mimbre, Head over wheels)​​

• Training, support and up skilling to become a leader in the arts

Who is it for?

• This is an opportunity for performers who are wheelchair users, neuro-divergent and/or disabled

• Who have passion for performing, theatre making, singing, storytelling & circus

• Who can commit to the project, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, preview show days, technical rehearsal days and final show day (Feb till October 2026).​​​

Reasons to Join

• A safe, non-judgemental space for neurodivergent, disabled and LGBTQIA+ community

• A place to meet others and ignite a passion for performing together

• Learn circus, physical theatre, singing, ensemble work & theatre making

• Add to your CV or skill-set for future work

• Gain a support network with friendly, like-minded humans

• Be part of a semi professional aerial theatre company

• Unique opportunity to perform in a circus musical