I have been performing and teaching within the circus for over ten years now, and through study, research and practice have seen how beneficial play can be to physical and mental health so try to include it and encourage it wherever possible. I originally wrote this book as a reference guide for all the classes myself and my colleagues taught in circus spaces, schools and at outreach events, it became so useful I decided to compile and publish it in the hopes that it would be beneficial to others in both work and play. The creation and R&D took place extensively through the classes and workshops I taught across the country with all ages and abilities in all types of spaces, including outdoors, so there are games here which suit every space, set up and group size. Joanne Jordan - International Circus Artist Director of Dirty Feet Productions