REVIEW: Barnum: The Circus Musical
Reading Time: 3 minutesPreviously brought to the screen by the hit film The Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, who produced what was known as the ‘world’s greatest show’, is having his story hit the stage once again.
Category Circus
REVIEW: The Revel Puck Circus: The Wing Scuffle Spectacular @ The Lafayette at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom the first entrance of the performers, it is clear that this is going to be a circus full of fun for everyone. The Revel Puck. Edinburgh Fringe.
REVIEW: Underground Monk Show @ Assembly George Square Gardens
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnderground Monk Show is a wonderfully strange, playful and entertaining piece of clown theatre.
REVIEW: By A Thread @ Assembly
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’d like to discover greater heights, and a new appreciation for the ground beneath your feet, with By a Thread may be the show for you.
REVIEW: The Time Of Your Life @ The Voodoo Rooms
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat happens when 19 Gaullier trained clowns walk into a bar? A playful mix of chaos and comedy, if this immersive revival of William Sayoran’s The Time Of Your Life is anything to go by.
REVIEW: Blizzard
Reading Time: 3 minutesBlizzard is a tried and tested work by Qubec-based circus outfit FLIP Fabrique, a well-established performance group known for high octane thrills and all-around entertainment.
REVIEW: Giffords Circus: Waterfield
Reading Time: 2 minutes The show captures the peculiar British ability to balance melancholy, absurdity and wonder all at once.
REVIEW: Circa: Wolf
Reading Time: 2 minutesA light pulses on the stage. From the darkness, bodies pounce, pause, and hungrily survey the audience. From the first few seconds, Circa’s Wolf captivates its prey.
REVIEW: Catch!
Reading Time: 2 minutesCatch! is a 45 to 50 minute showcase of friendship, flair and circus skill, performed recently at the Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh.
REVIEW: Genesis
Reading Time: 2 minutesGenesis is beautiful. Artistry and athleticism blend as the Copenhagen Collective create complex shapes and perform jaw-dropping stunts. Sixteen artists bring poetry to life with simple, expressive movement and a palpable love for their craft.