EMERGING
Emerging centres on the relationship between a Son, who has experienced gender dysphoria for as long as he can remember, and his Mother, as they embark on a journey into the unknown. Emerging is a universal story about a parent-child relationship, coming of age and independence
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OUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE
A unique short-film circus production exploring climate change, sustainability and social justice from the perspective of young people. Commissioned by Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, it has been created with young aerialists and teachers from our Take Flight programme.
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A CHILD OF STORIES
We are excited to share with you a short-film collaboration between Keys Meadow Primary School & Scarabeus Aerial Theatre. A Child of Stories invites you to join brother and sister Maya and Kwame on an unexpected journey which requires all of their courage and bravery.
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TAKE FLIGHT AERIAL CLASSES
An inclusive FREE programme year-long for young people aged 13-25. You’ll be introduced to aerial acrobatics, physical theatre and choreography to explore and develop aerial skills. You’ll get to develop some inspiring physical skills and moves on aerial cocoons, hoop, silks, rope and Chinese pole.
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FLYING FAMILIES
A free programme of creative and physical aerial workshops for grown-ups and their children. A great way of bonding deeply with your child and building self-confidence while learning fun new skills in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment.
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I LOVE MOVING online
A virtual library of online movement classes created by our amazing teachers for young people.
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SUPPORT US
Like many small arts charities, the COVID-19 crisis is having a huge impact on our already limited resources. We appreciate any donation to help us continue to fly!
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Scarabeus Aerial Theatre

Since 1988, Scarabeus Aerial Theatre has produced pioneering outdoor and indoor work fusing aerial skills with visual theatre in site-specific, immersive and touring performances. We create spectacular and unforgettable productions and participation projects dealing with contemporary narratives aimed at awakening empathy, ethical and political consciousness in our wide range of audiences.

My thanks to the fantastic team who performed so brilliantly. Scarabeus made a huge difference to the evening…
Events manager@ Bluewater
You are fantastic!
BenetonnManaging Director
The official opening celebrations were a resounding success, largely as a result of performances such as Scarabeus…
Arts & BusinessMidlands
You are awesome!
Bob Monkhouse
The sky’s the limit…
GuardianEngland
Scarabeus’ dance enwraps their audience in an illusionary atmosphere.
Shizuoka PressJapan
You produced something polished, visually stunning and with a unique sense of poetry.
Docklands FestivalGreenwich
Scarabeus is spectacular.
Free PressEngland
A sense of strange tantalising magic… captivating and uplifting.
HeraldScotland
Scarabeus creates an assault on the senses which is uplifting and transporting…real beauty and theatrical power. A visual and intellectual feast.
Total TheatreEngland
It was a truly magical, poignant and spectacular event.
Fuse Medway Festival
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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS

We are incredibly thankful for the support of the Arts Council England Emergency Response Fund & Cultural Recovery Fund Round 2, London Community Response Fund – TNLCF, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Young Londoners Fund, John Lyon’s Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation and Co-op Local Community Fund.

Without them and your donations none of this would be happening.

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