ABOUT US

Many Hands, established in 2020, emerged from pandemic-inspired park training in Bristol and evolved into a Resident Company with The Invisible Circus. Blending acrobatics and movement with theatrical elements, we debuted performances through online cabarets.

In 2021, with Arts Council England support, we produced 'Light Work,' staging it six times across three venues. This project defined our creative identity, featuring live music for added depth. Positive audience feedback propelled us to continue presenting 'Light Work,' including at the Shambala festival in 2022.

Arts Council England funded our 2023 tour of 'Light Work,' with ten shows across eight locations and accompanying circus skills workshops. 'Obscure Desires' debuted to public acclaim, setting the stage for further development and touring in 2024.

MEMBERS

KATARZYNA HART

Katarzyna Jastrzebska is a Bristol-based performer originally from Poland. Specializing in hand-balancing, hand-to-hand, and group acrobatics, Katarzyna began her acrobatic gymnastics training in 1998. Over eleven years of competition, she secured podium positions both in Poland and internationally. In 2009, she pursued her passion for acting, working in various Polish theatres as an actress, dancer, and acrobat. By 2013, she had joined the circus group Flycube, performing in gala shows and events across Europe.

In 2016, after moving to London and taking a brief hiatus from performing, Katarzyna's longing for the stage and circus community led her to Bristol, where she embarked on a one-year course at Circomedia. Post-graduation, she collaborated with notable groups such as Invisible Circus, Impact Artists, Grounded Circus, Tumbellina International, and Organized Kaos. Before the pandemic, she was engaged by MotionHouse and NoFit State as an acrobat in their show, BLOCK.

Since 2022, Katarzyna has been working with Pirates of the Carabina on their show Treasure Island. Alongside four other acrobats who share her values, she co-founded Many Hands, where she now serves as director and producer. She is committed to establishing the company's international reputation, fostering a family-like environment where every member feels valued, heard, and cared for.

ALIK PETERS-DEACON

Alik Peters-Deacon is a Cornwall based musician and songwriter. He completed a music degree in Chichester. He has his own band and writes music for film, radio and TV (Universal, Warner Brothers and studio One). He has played guitar for Joss Stone, Beverley Knight and Sandy Shaw. He ran bands in the UK for American artists such as Otis Reading III and Angelo Starr and was then headhunted by Sony to work on 360 based listening platform. Recently he’s been writing shows for circus companies and has toured across the UK and Europe as the sole musician and composer .