Rigging for circus
Welcome to the circus riggers page. This page is dedicated to our backstage heroes keeping us safe. Here you can find a rigger and find out what they really do. Clip in and get connected to this awesome community who are committed to keeping us safe in the air.
There are many dimensions to what makes a good circus rigger, whether you are looking for one or wanting to become one, this may be a useful tool for you: It was developed through discussions with circus entertainment riggers around the country profiling the skills required.
Check out the document below, it goes into further discussion around what makes up a good rigger for circus and who is appropriate to do so.
Want to connect with a rigger?
Here is our riggers directory: A peer reviewed collection of riggers known to hold a high standard from around the country.
| Name | Phone | Location | Skills / Service | |
| Nic Balkum (Yoo Crew) |
(0)2040613868 | Nic@yoocrew.co.nz | Wellington- nationwide | Static aerial rigging Human counterweight Automation Rope based performance rigging (rope access skills) Equipment supplier – Hardware Equipment supplier – Specialist aerialist Systems designer Willing peer reviewer |
| Chris Browne (Theatrical Solutions) |
(Ph) +64 9 215 9007 (Mob) +64 21 660 453 |
chris@theatrical.co.nz | Auckland | Static aerial rigging Automation Equipment supplier – Hardware Systems designer |
| Nick Creech | 220240107 | nickcreech@gmail.com | Wellington – nationwide | Mentorship Rescue plan design Inspection procedure design Systems design Willing peer reviewer |
| Andre Goldsmith (Hang up Entertainment Rigging) |
64 3 377 4433 0800 374 3211 Mob +64 21 962 969 |
andre@hangup.co.nz | Christchurch | Static aerial rigging Human counterweight Equipment supplier – Hardware Equipment supplier – Specialist aerialist Willing peer reviewer |
| Tom Hoyle | (0)210657835 | gomezthecosmonaut@gmail.com | Wānaka | Human counterweight Rope based performance rigging Willing peer reviewer. |
| Sam Johnston (Yoo Crew) |
027 2828 437 | sam@yoocrew.co.nz | Wellington – Nationwide | Static aerial rigging Human counterweight Automation Rope based performance rigging (rope access skills) Equipment supplier – Hardware Equipment supplier – Specialist aerialist Systems designer Willing peer reviewer |
| Gregor Kolbe | (0)221 563 904 | g.v.kolbe@gmail.com | Wānaka – Nationwide – International | Static aerial rigging Human counterweight Rope access (IRATA lvl3) Rigging inspections Pull testing, destructive and non destructive Specialist apparatus/prop manufacture Splicing: laid, double braid, 12 stand, & core dependant Systems designer Willing peer reviewer |
| Connor Leech | (0)211767521 | leech.connor@gmail.com | Wellington – Nationwide | Human counterweight Automation Rope based performance rigging (rope access skills) Systems designer Willing peer reviewer |
| Dave Macleod | (0)274140544 | imguides@xtra.co.nz | Queeenstown – nationwide | Static aerial rigging Automation Rope based performance rigging (rope access skills) Raising and lowering systems Safety plans Systems designer and planner Willing peer reviewer |