Wired Aerial Theatre was born in 1999 from the shared passion of Wendy and Jamie, ignited during their time performing with De La Guarda. Their combined love of climbing, contemporary dance, and a desire to fly led them to experiment with ropes, bungees, and performance, and resulted in the creation of Bungee-Assisted Dance and the refinement of other harness techniques, establishing them as pioneers in the aerial dance world. Their first solo show, "Stuffed," premiered at The Place and later at the Royal Opera House. A 2007 commission from the ROH marked a turning point, propelling them to collaborate with other venues and directors, further refining their unique techniques.
From 2003 until 2022, Wendy and Jamie relocated to Liverpool, transforming a derelict warehouse into The Higher Space, a creative haven where they could develop their vision around the clock. This dedication to exploration and invention resulted in other aerial companies and venues wishing to collaborate in various ways.
A partnership with XTRAX in 2010, under Maggie Clarke's leadership, allowed Wired to expand their reach and realize ambitious projects like "As The World Tipped." Today, with a growing team of experienced professionals, Wired offers expertise and support to those interested in working with aerial arts, collaborating with prestigious venues in the UK like Shakespeare North Playhouse, The Everyman, The Roundhouse, and the Royal Opera House and at large-scale opera stages such as Bregenz Festival for the past 7 years.
Committed to the safe and intellectual development of the genre, they also provide bespoke aerial performance modules to universities, and masterclasses to professional aerialists worldwide.