::Act Creation:: ::Consultation:: ::Production Solutions:: ::Logistics::

::Full Show Creation:: ::Problem Solving::

With a strong background in theatre, Amelie has consulted various shows on production issues & act development. In a freelance choreography role, Amelie has re-choreographed & ‘fixed’ acts for both dancers, variety artists and singers looking for movement. Some of these acts are now in larger productions, touring internationally. As a ‘fixer’, Amelie has designed show themes, cast performers, arranged logistics of travel, accommodation & prop hire and in one case; stage managed at the very last minute for The Big Chill Festival.

Amelie has coached circus skills for UK based productions from learning to juggle/use poi for pantos to walking the tight-wire for the role of Barnum in ‘Barnum in Bailey,’ and trapeze for touring productions of Angela Carter’s ‘Nights at The Circus.’

After circus school, Amelie directed several circus productions in festivals such as The Bristol Harbourside, Newcastle Green Festival and Northern Green Gathering. She has also directed & teched independant productions within The Sage, Gateshead, Northern Stage, The Live Theatre and Durham Gala Theatre.

Whilst working for the circus agency associated with the school, Amelie booked artists across the world, negotiating fees, travel & sorting the visas and logistical nightmares to ensure a smooth show. This work was continued when asked to be the arts administrator for a dance company with Dance City, Newcastle responsible for booking, contracting and arranging their UK tour. Amelie left Dance City in 2009 to take on further freelance admin work for several circuses including Dream State Circus and eventually Frayed Knot Circus. She is well known in the community for making the impossible become possible, ensuring standards are maintained and managing both herself & Edd Muir whilst each might be in different countries at the same time.

As a board member of The Arts Council of England Development of Youth Circus UK committee, Amelie has been surrounded by recent discussions about how to update & integrate circus and variety for the modern audience. Using this, plus dance training, Amelie is often retained as a ‘Second Eye’ for variety acts, the cabaret equivalent of a dramaturg.

Once employed on this basis, Amelie will research historical and social conditions, specific locations, time periods, and/or theatrical styles of work chosen by the performer. She may also develop original choreography and locate plus notate worthy movement from other work to inspire the artist. Despite occasional intimate connection with all aspects of the artists selection, production, and performance, Amelie will remain independent and keep a critical eye on the artist’s creative activities.

Amelie Soleil can be employed to provide the following either individually or within workshops if required.

For Artists:

Creative consultation on upcoming or pre-existing work. Evaluation & repair of plot-holes, dead moments and increased confidence in the actual performance. Costuming advice & theatrical stagecraft. What lighting & sound works for your act best plus how to alter for both small & large venues. Booked in three hour slots.

Self-Management Advice: Ideal for New or Existing Performers. An in-depth coaching session designed to set the artist up as a professional performer. Includes accounting, management, promotional advice and contracting. Sample contracts or personalised versions can be purchased separately. Can be done in person or via email/Skype sessions. Booked after discussion with artists re: needs & requirements; generally by the hour.

Up to date Risk Assessment: For artists who perform with fire, freak-show items or require public liability insurance, Amelie can work with you on your risk assessment at an hourly rate or for an additional fee create a suitable custom RA pack for promoters.

Tour & Event Logistics: Want the best travel rates, easiest route and the nicest hotel rooms for your action packed schedule? Amelie can help all of this happen within your budget. With 6years of logistics experience, Amelie has run tours both in Europe & the US, including once not being home for 14 weeks and still managing to make costumes! This one hour workshop will help clear the fog of confusion regarding travelling, include tips and tricks and how to not get jaded and stressed. Bookable either individually or as a group workshop.

For Producers/Promoters:

Casting: Amelie has worked with most of the UK’s finest cabaret & circus performers. If you’re looking to create an outstanding evening of entertainment, whatever the budget; Amelie can curate and contract a spectacular cast for you. Commission based on booked artist’s fee.

Production & Tech Planner: If you want something unusal at your event but you’re unsure if your venue can take it, do get in touch. Amelie can assess your venue, talk to staff and ascertain how to make your event the best it can be. As Frayed Knot Circus, Amelie can retain riggers or specialised staff on your behalf, trained to provide advice and smooth events. Hourly rate.

Tour Planning: Using Amelie’s years of experience corralling not just herself but troupes of dancers and youth circus’ around Europe, let Amelie arrange the logisitics of your tour. Finding you the best rates, most cost effective but contract fulfilling rooms and ensuring both you and your artists have a fantastic time on tour. Retained either one off for 2weeks OR with ongoing support at an hourly rate.

Quotes for consultation can be obtained via amelie@frayedknot.org.uk