Circus – Cultivated

Show Pony

James Goffin — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:58:03 +0000

If there was ever any doubt rules were made to be broken, Show Pony proves the point.

Upswing: Showdown

James Goffin — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:56:26 +0000

This year’s Norfolk and Norwich Festival circus centerpiece takes a different tack, with a mock reality show to find the “face of circus”.

Corazón

James Goffin — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:19:15 +0000

Colombian circus outfit Circolombia has brought a brand new show to Norwich for their Norfolk and Norwich Festival residency.

The Chosen Haram

James Goffin — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:56:15 +0000

This sensuous, stunning show is visually arresting from the off, engaging your emotions in a whirlwind of guilt, joy, excess and regret.

Le Coup

James Goffin — Wed, 17 May 2023 23:05:43 +0000

Chelsea McGuffin has brought a short, punchy circus and vaudeville-inspired show to the Norfolk and Norwich Festival for this year’s Spiegeltent residency.

Circus Alfonse: Barbu

James Goffin — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:41:09 +0000

Circus at the Spiegeltent has become a pretty predictable part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival programme – but Circus Alfonse is not like anything you’re likely to have seen before.

Circus Lates

James Goffin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0000

The world makes no sense at the moment, so the sometimes surreal world of Circus Lates is a perfect fit to these weird times.

A Circus Carol

James Goffin — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:56:24 +0000

Dicken’s classic festive tale is given a lively and captivating revamp in this intriguing new production.

Cirkopolis

James Goffin — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 21:12:38 +0000

A bleak and oppressive world of work gives way to playfulness, humour, and some intense acrobatics in this stylish take on a circus show.

The Hogwollops

James Goffin — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:30:43 +0000

After more than two years touring the UK and Europe, Norwich’s own Lost In Translation circus troupe have finally brought their show The Hogwallops to the city – and what a treat we’ve been missing.

Circus Cabaret Lates

James Goffin — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 18:36:09 +0000

This adults only, late-night branch of Norwich’s Circus 250 celebrations is a rambunctious and infectious mix of circus, modern burlesque, and comedy.

Cirque Berserk

James Goffin — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:54:24 +0000

With a riot of noise and colour, stunts and tumbles, this is a busy and exciting show.

Night Magic

James Goffin — Tue, 23 May 2017 11:15:04 +0000

The Spiegeltent is an other-worldly venue, and this Hocus Pocus and Gossamer Thread co-production, Night Magic, seeks to lift the veil and take you to the other side.

White Nights

James Goffin — Sat, 28 May 2016 11:26:33 +0000

This is circus, but with a Spiegeltent twist: a naked man straining against cling film before rolling over giant blue balls; a dancer twisting and flexing on the floor like a woman with zombie limbs that leaves you feeling like you’ve been to a chiropractor.

S

James Goffin — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:49:27 +0000

Circa has fast become a favourite at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, but this year’s show is a different beast to those that have gone before.

Beyond

James Goffin — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:53 +0000

They’ve saved the best for (nearly) last: Circa’s Beyond is the pick of this year’s Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

Fragile

James Goffin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:33:38 +0000

Acrobatics and physical theatre have a central place in this year’s Norfolk and Norwich Festival, and the premiere outing of Fragile is a strong component in that.

How Like An Angel

James Goffin — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:01 +0000

This is the second year in Norwich for How Like An Angel, and it continues to be a startling and impressive spectacle.

How Like An Angel

James Goffin — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:39:04 +0000

There is an inscription in one of the chapels at Norwich Cathedral that reads “except for the still part there would be no dance”.