Who We Are
Naomi Giffen
Stephanie Greer
Stephanie Greer
Founder of Barnton Circus in 2013, Naomi Giffen trained at the New England Centre of Circus Arts , VT, USA (NECCA) specialising in aerial and partner acrobatics. Since then Naomi has worked performing aerial for Zu Aerial, Fidget Feet, and in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics 2010. In 2012 she completed aerial teacher training w
Founder of Barnton Circus in 2013, Naomi Giffen trained at the New England Centre of Circus Arts , VT, USA (NECCA) specialising in aerial and partner acrobatics. Since then Naomi has worked performing aerial for Zu Aerial, Fidget Feet, and in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics 2010. In 2012 she completed aerial teacher training with NECCA and has worked for European Aerial Dance Festival, Irish Aerial Dance Festival, and classes and workshops across the UK.
Stephanie Greer
Stephanie Greer
Stephanie Greer
Teacher and performer at Barnton Circus. Stephanie Greer trained as an actor at Bretton Hall. She has extensive teaching experience working with both children and adults. Stephanie met Naomi when cast in a show together and her segue into the world of circus began. Since then she has performed in several theatre and street shows around th
Teacher and performer at Barnton Circus. Stephanie Greer trained as an actor at Bretton Hall. She has extensive teaching experience working with both children and adults. Stephanie met Naomi when cast in a show together and her segue into the world of circus began. Since then she has performed in several theatre and street shows around the UK as an actor-aerialist including the 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' large-scale celebratory event marking 50 years since Sgt Pepper.
Sara Frith
Stephanie Greer
Sara Frith
Teacher and performer at Barnton Circus. Sara Frith trained in Dance. Co-founder of Mr and Mrs Theatre Company, Sara began her career performing dance and theatre and fell in love with aerial circus in 2015. Combining circus and theatre she now performs aerial children's theatre across the UK including co-creating and performing in 'Rapun
Teacher and performer at Barnton Circus. Sara Frith trained in Dance. Co-founder of Mr and Mrs Theatre Company, Sara began her career performing dance and theatre and fell in love with aerial circus in 2015. Combining circus and theatre she now performs aerial children's theatre across the UK including co-creating and performing in 'Rapunzel' and 'Peter Pan' with Mr and Mrs. As one of our main workshop leaders Sara works in the community bringing circus to all.
Khelsi Price
Annabell Barnfather
Annabell Barnfather
Performer and workshop teacher at Barnton Circus. Khelsi is trained in the unique circus arts of fire breathing, hula hooping and stilt walking. Founder of KP Kids, Khelsi has many years experience in event performance and party appearances. Since joining Barnton Circus in 2017 Khelsi has flown a natural aerial performer and party leader,
Performer and workshop teacher at Barnton Circus. Khelsi is trained in the unique circus arts of fire breathing, hula hooping and stilt walking. Founder of KP Kids, Khelsi has many years experience in event performance and party appearances. Since joining Barnton Circus in 2017 Khelsi has flown a natural aerial performer and party leader, she can even bring 'The Greatest Showman' experience to your event appearing as Zendaya.
Annabell Barnfather
Annabell Barnfather
Annabell Barnfather
Social media and admin assistant for Barnton Circus. Annabell joined Barnton Circus classes in 2015 and fell in love with aerial. Wanting to spread the passion for circus amongst the local community Annabell has taken over the Facebook account, advertising and class administration whilst remaining a student in aerial level 2 class. She endeavours to join hoop classes in the future.