Kook Ensemble is a new contemporary circus theatre company that makes compelling and playful work. Formed in 2023 and based in North Devon, we bring our unique voice in circus and skilled acrobatics to create characters and stories that fulfil our mission to bring connection, joy and open-hearted discovery to our audiences.
We are driven to create high quality experiences that connect our audience to the environment and each other. We are committed to bringing the invisible into focus, to give voice to stories that go unheard and create ways for new friendships and communities to play, share, discover and build together.
We have created a unique way to develop work that is both visually creative and emotionally rich, whilst serving the heart of a story.
We believe…
• In the joy of playing
• In the transformational power of the arts for individuals and communities
• Talent lies in the most unexpected of places
• In connection and belonging
• In being inspiring and provocative at the same time
• In openness and sharing
It is our mission to bring circus arts and theatre together and push these artforms to explore their potential to delight, connect and explore social topics often overlooked or misunderstood. We aim to bring lost audiences back to the theatre, to discover new ones and to celebrate in the connections that they bring.