Rainbow Circus CIC is a new community interest company based in Tavistock and operating out of our beautiful circus space in Unit 2E, Delaware Industrial Estate, Gunnislake. PL189AR. Formed in February 2025 and run by a team of Directors and Members who all believe in the power of circus and who would like to be able to facilitate more access to the magic of circus within the local area and across the South West of England.  We are passionate about social circus and are creating an inclusive environment where all humans can access what we have to offer. Each of us is highly skilled in our own area and we are seeking support from our local community to get us off the ground. If you feel that you can help us with our mission then please get in touch! 

Directors

Rosie Rainbow Circus

My name is Rosie Rainbow, and I'm here to share my love of Circus with you all! Choosing to run away with the circus as an adult completely changed my life and the joy it brings me is second to none. My dream is to share this passion with as many people as I can, and ensure that this inclusive, exciting, explorative practise is accessible to all those who would benefit from it (which in my opinion is everybody!). My classes are inclusive and tailored to the individual(s) taking part in order to ensure that everyone can access and benefit from the content, enjoy their experience individually (and as part of a group if applicable) and excel in this exhilerating art form we call "Circus".
​I firmly believe that Circus practise is a form of Ergotherapy. Ergotherapy improves the physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, social skills and abilities of a person through meaningful and purposeful activities. It is a person-centered health profession that aims to increase the level of independence and participation in daily life activities and to improve health and well-being.*
 As a disabled person myself; I credit my Circus experience and the space that created for me to explore and express myself with the beginning of my healing journey from significant trauma. I love sharing this experience with others and empowering them to take their first steps on this magical journey. With a truly person-centred approach, I create pockets of inclusivity and tap into each individual in order to offer top-quality circus tuition. I am available for Aerial tuition (lyra/hoop, silks/tissu, trapeze, pole, sling, lollipop, mini hoop & rope/corde Lisse); ground-based circus skills tuition (hula hoop, juggling, diabolo, poi, spinning plates, balance skills, physical theatre and much more) and also fire performance tuition during the 'off-season'. I am happy to facilitate workshops, small group & private tuition as well as corporate and team-building events. I love entertaining and educating within schools, youth clubs, for home education groups and also at private events such as birthday parties, weddings and many other special events.
* https://www.rommer.com.tr/en/category/treatments/ergo-therapy-applications/#:~:text=Ergotherapy%20improves%20the%20physical%2C%20cognitive,and%20to%20improve%20health%20andu

Zoe Lovegrove

Zoe has worked with children and young adults aged 0-18 for over ten years. After obtaining her teaching degree she has worked in both state and independent specialist schools specialising in children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
​She became interested in the circus arts at the University of Brighton, attending classes and starting a Social Society. After becoming a mother, developing chronic illnesses and losing her sense of self, Zoe found circus again. She wants to help children, particularly those with SEND, mothers and families access the circus arts. She believes strongly in inclusion and building a supportive community.

Youth Circus Co-Ordinator

Ezra Rainbow

Ezra has been part of the circus since its creation. You'll often find her high in the sky on her stilts or in the hoop, blowing bubbles or even juggling fire & knives! She is passionate about young people joining in, finding their confidence & having fun and that's why she loves co-ordinating the Youth Circus Project.

She started performing in community shows, but soon escalated to stages like the Cornwall Tattoo Convention. Come and catch her at our Youth Circus Sessions or out and about at community events and find out what she's learning this time!

​Volunteers

Lexi Amethyst

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The key thing about Rainbow Circus is that it's very pure at its core. We don't do this "for the gram", we genuinely enjoy bringing colour and joy to people in a world that can sometimes be really grey and disheartening. I'm proud to be part of this CIC where we always aim to brighten people's day, nurture people's self-confidence and most importantly, make them feel included.
I always have strongly lived by the belief of not letting others define you and being freely unapologetically yourself. I always encourage the people who meet us to do the same. Wear that glitter, dance in public and never let anyone tell you that you're too old to go on the swings! That's what I want to bring to the world with Rainbow Circus.
​Lexi can usually be found around and about in beautiful costumes, or up in the air on an aerial hoop (often as a mermaid!). 

Gemma Insley

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Jess

Jess is a long-time supporter of the Circus and has started volunteering her time to help with Aerial Instructing. Her favourite disciplines are Aerial Silks & Sling, but she can turn her hand to anything when pressed! 

Shirley Knott

Ruben

Hi, I'm Ruben! I joined the Rainbow Circus because I like climbing stuff and doing cool things upside-down. I help out with workshopping when I'm not at University studying Art.

Tegan

​My name is Tegan, and I have been training in aerial since 2021 and recently joined Rainbow Circus in May 2025. My favourite disciplines are static trapeze and silks. However, I enjoy all aerial equipment! Being a part of Rainbow Circus has opened up incredible opportunities not just to grow individually but also to collaborate with other performers. I love all the energy and creativity that has come from working in this group that shares ideas, builds trust, and creates something unique, for example, performances. And just by working with these amazing and talented people by my side, it has encouraged me to push myself and become better every day. But overall, I enjoy working with Rainbow Circus because it has helped me gain more confidence in myself over time and puts me outside of my comfort zone.

Sophia Buckingham-Wood

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I'm Sophia, I am a young mum diagnosed with ADHD. Circus has opened up my eyes to a new fun way of doing sport, focusing on tasks, and meeting new people. I want to be a part of the CIC to support other non-neurotypical people in the Tavistock area.
Sophia is a regular at all our events, if you can't spot her then look to the sky and follow the trail of bubbles! 

Jake Gillbard

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I'm Jake and I love making stuff for the Circus & balancing on things!

Hesperia

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Mattea
We believe that everyone deserves dignity, access and support - regardless of their mental health status or disability. We actively welcome and protect people living with ADHD; Autism; trauma-related conditions; limb differences; mobility needs, sensory needs, access need and any other neurodivergent or disabled experience. 

We are proud to say that our directors and many of our members board are and identify as disabled & neurodivergent. Our lived experience informs our person-centred practise and we meet individuals where they are at and help accommodate their needs to enable equitable access for all. We have all experienced access difficulties and have felt excluded so we are committed to building something different. We are passionate about community rooted in empathy and connection, equity across the board and the holistic practise that is Circus being a therapeutic vessel for real and lasting change, making a positive difference in the lives of the people we meet.