Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2023 – Acts of Hope

31/08/2023 · by Mary Tooley · in performance & live art, autumn, circus, festivals, immersive, preview, reviews

The astounding UK premiere of Open Lines, presented by Cie Basinga, kicked off the 2023 Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF).

Party Ghost at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★

14/08/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in Edinburgh Fringe 2023, circus, reviews

A circus show which delivers on visuals & vibe – but somewhat forgets the circus.

IMA at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★★

12/08/2023 · by Rupert Dannreuther · in reviews, circus, Edinburgh Fringe 2023

An unmissable transcendental immersive wonder, like being in the company of an angel – the must-see show of 2023.

Sophie’s Surprise 29th at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★½

12/08/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in Edinburgh Fringe 2023, circus, reviews

Individual circus brilliance shines through in a new show which feels like a theme in search of a cohesive narrative.

What Does Stuff Do? at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★½

11/08/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in Edinburgh Fringe 2023, circus, reviews

Or more appropriately, How Does Juggling Work? Fun and educational hour tackling the nuts and bolts of throwing and catching.

Review: La Clique at Underbelly Depot Mayfield, Manchester ★★★★★

01/07/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, cabaret, circus, manchester, performance & live art

Rotheram’s finest vocalist supreme Myra Dubois headlines yet another unmissable edition of La Clique – this time atop Manchester’s Depot Mayfield.

Review: GODZ at Brighton Fringe ★★★★★

29/05/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in circus, brighton, cabaret, reviews

GODZ may not survive scrutiny from the fact-checkers, but this fabulously fun romp inspired by Greek mythology delivers the wows, the laughs, and the man-candy!

Review: Le Coup at Norfolk & Norwich Festival ★★★

18/05/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, cabaret, circus

A slightly lacklustre entry into Company 2’s catalogue of circus shows, Le Coup is nevertheless a diverting night out in Norwich!

Interview: Jamie Beddard, co-writer of Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

07/02/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in interview, circus, performance & live art, theatre

Ahead of Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror arriving at the Bristol Old Vic in March, we caught up with one of the creatives behind the show, Jamie Beddard, to talk about the show, inspirations, sanctuaries, and great London pubs!