Our Mission

LookUp Theatre is a charitable not-for-profit company performing theatre, multi-media, circus and aerial arts for rural and urban communities in Ontario. It blends traditional techniques with modern technology to create professional, entertaining, and educational shows. Performances draw on real-life experiences to inspire audiences to live happier and healthier lives.

About LookUp Theatre

LookUp Theatre was founded in 2009 with a unique mission to create professional circus-theatre productions as well as community engagement initiatives.

LookUp is known for its distinctive artistic style, which combines contemporary circus with storytelling and theatrical performance. The company focuses on creative non-fiction, telling true stories in imaginative and original ways. It uses circus arts, theatre, text, and metaphor to recount real-life events, bringing powerful and often underrepresented stories to life through sophisticated spectacle.

Beyond our professional productions, Lookup Theatre is deeply committed to social programming. It runs various free programs that involve underserved youth and elder communities, offering them opportunities to participate in circus and theatre activities. These programs are designed not just as creative outlets but as empowering experiences, fostering skills, confidence, and a sense of community. Since our programs are free, they provide a vital entry point into the rapidly expanding circus sector, giving young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds the opportunity to build interest in the industry.