Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up and prepare to be amazed. Feast your eyes upon intricate works of art. Marvel at the wonder of fantastical mechanical beasts. Gasp in awe at daring feats of acrobatics – Circus City is coming to town this October!
But this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill big top. Bristol Circus City promises to be a completely different kettle of fish to your average touring circus. With a blend of performance, puppetry, theatre, comedy, dance, photography and digital arts – plus opportunities to jump in and get involved – there’s something for the whole family. It’s got all the ingredients to be a one of a kind event to remember, and is definitely not one to be missed.
The ambitious Circus City follows on from the spectacularly successful Bristol Circus Festival in 2013, housed at the Big Top on Creative Common.
With a comprehensive line-up of contemporary performance in venues all across the city, including Knowle West Media Centre, Circomedia and Wickham Theatre, Circus City promises to give experienced circus-goers and brand new revellers alike the opportunity to discover something different and see modern circus performance in a new light.
Circus City
The 24-day festival kicks off on Thursday October 8 with a special screening at the Cube Microplex, and is running right the way through ‘til Halloween, finishing with a bang with a spectacular end-of-run party at a secret underground location.
Circus City
Highlights include several UK premieres of brand new shows, a ‘higgledy-piggledy’ photographic exhibition, a theatre performance aboard a fire-breathing mechanical space contraption, and a gypsy wagon offering tightrope walking lessons.
As well as all this excitement and mayhem, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in workshops or volunteer – keep an eye on the Facebook page if you want a slice of the action.
Bristol Circus City, October 8-31. Various locations. Visit the website for tickets and more information.
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