Ben is a versatile freelance circus performer, teacher, and professional costume maker, specialising in handstands, hula hoops, tight wire, and acrobatics
Ben is a versatile circus performer specialising in handstands, hula hoops, tight wire, and acrobatics. Originally from Brattleboro, Vermont, Ben’s early fascination with clowning, handbalancing, hula hooping, and acrobatics set the stage for a lifelong passion for circus arts. Ben toured for three years with Circus Smirkus and has since showcased their talents with renowned companies such as AIDA Cruises, Circus Culture, Cirque Imagination, CirqueUs, Cirq Motif, Confetti Cabaret, Metta Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, VStar Entertainment, Nimble Arts, The Boston Circus Guild, and Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures, among others.
In 2019, Ben won Windham County’s Got Talent, a testament to their skill and versatility. They relocated to London in 2021 and, in 2023, received the prestigious Develop Your Creative Practice Grant from Arts Council England. Specialising in circus theatre, Ben performs and teaches across the UK and US, continually inspiring audiences with their unique artistry.