# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: May 2nd at 7:00pm
Doors at 6:30

Join us for this contemporary circus performance created by international circus artist Jay Gilligan, a juggler with more than 30 years professional and artistic experience all the way from Sweden, and Benjamin Domask-Ruh, all the way from St. Paul, as they invite you to experience what circus means in the year 2026. Everyone is welcome and will enjoy the explorations of this 21st century artform through the discipline of juggling. 

It is free to attend this performance, if you are so inclined to support the artistry of this event a suggested donation of $20 is welcome.  

Please stay for the post-show social - snacks and beverage will be provided. 

Circus Center of MN - Cultivating Circus Appreciation across Minnesota

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Artist Bios: 
Jay Gilligan has performed in 38 different countries, touring solo work and collaborating with companies such as Spiegelworld, The Gandini Juggling Project, Cie Jérôme Thomas, Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirkus Cirkör, Cie Ea Eo, and Cirque du Soleil. He is the former head teacher of juggling at the National Circus School of Sweden, in Stockholm (2000-2019), and has published a book about contemporary juggling titled "5 Catches." His most recent work is the one-man Off-Broadway show in New York City titled "Stories About Gravity," which offers a new genre of juggling: Close-up Juggling. The show is an homage to a lifetime of looking at juggling as a visual art form. Jay also runs his own contemporary circus company in Stockholm, called Kapsel.
For more information please visit: 
www.kapsel.se 
www.shakingthesky.com

Benjamin Domask-Ruh is a multidisciplinary circus artist whose work merges clown, juggling, music, and physical theater. He has collaborated with organizations including the International Jugglers’ Association, Fox and Beggar Theater, Tigerlion Arts, and the Children’s Theatre Company. Recent credits include Fun & Games (2025) by composer Carolyn O’Brien (Chicago), The Paper Operetta (2024), and An Evening with Benjamin and Thom (2025). As a Teaching Artist with COMPAS and Director of the IJA’s Youth Juggling Academy, Benjamin leads residencies and workshops internationally, fostering connections between rural and urban arts communities. His artistic practice explores humor, humanity, and accessibility in live performance. Benjamin serves as Board Chair of the International Jugglers’ Association, Associate Editor with Modern Vaudeville Press, and one of the founders of the Circus Center of Minnesota. His work continues to cultivate spaces of play, joy, empathy, and creative exchange. Professionally managed by Afton Benson. BenjaminDomaskRuh.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/jay-gilligan-|-contemporary-circus-artist/200029930167100
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, workshops, theatre, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New London
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 24 Central Ave E, New London, MN, United States, Minnesota 56273
- **lat**: 45.30117
- **long**: -94.94314
- **full address**: 24 Central Ave E, New London, MN, United States, Minnesota 56273

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist being held?
  - **A:** Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 24 Central Ave E, New London, MN, United States, Minnesota 56273.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist?
  - **A:** Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist is organized by Little Theatre Auditorium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jay Gilligan | Contemporary Circus Artist sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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