Guillaume Cousson is a self taught circus performer whose practice combines circus, dance, magic and technology. He has toured his performance character, Riuchi to a number of European festivals, including Vault Festival, London (2015), Chartres en Lumiere, France (2013) and the Midsummer Festival, Cork (since 2013). The Irish Times described Riuchi as 'an intriguing synthesis of technology and a skilled and imaginative performer'. 

Guillaume is the Managing Director of Circus Factory. He has received awards from the Arts Council of Ireland, Cork City Council and has toured work with Culture Ireland. 

Cousson is currently working on new projects; Riuchi Dreams of Light and Inferno fire show.
Riuchi Dreams of Light and Inferno fire, Guillaume Cousson 

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