Around May, tasks related to the theme are set and investigated on several designated research days. At these meetings, women participants discuss suggestions and ideas for the show. The artistic director, Sarah Cathcart then writes a script based upon the research. The current musical director, Kim Batson composes the music. And from the start of the third term, rehearsals for the end of year show move into full swing.
Rehearsals continue throughout the fourth term until performance time.
The Women s Circus provides a unique forum for women of varying backgrounds to express themselves with their bodies, words and music about important issues. The collaborative input within the Women s Circus is vital to its continued success. Sarah Cathcart is Artistic Director. Emma Heughan is the administrator. Trainers are employed on a contract and sessional basis.