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Rollercoaster // Wes Peden (USA/SE)
Wes Peden performs original tricks inspired by rollercoasters and their high-tech seatbelts. A spinning plate ceremony becomes a celebration of the great rides of
Out of The Box // Darryl Carrington (UK)
Winner of Best Family Friendly Show at Brighton Fringe 2025 A visual comedy spectacle featuring world class tricks, contagious laughter and a show-stopping, toothbrush-wielding,
How a Spiral Works // Art for Rainy Days (LT/LV/UK)
One dancer, one aerialist, and one rope tethered together in R-evolving relationship. In this performance, the artists fight for time to care for themselves,
Heka // Gandini Juggling (UK)
“A conjurer is not a juggler; he is an actor playing the part of a magician; an artist whose fingers have more need to
Fireside // Nikki & JD and Lost Dog (UK) (Heart of BS13)
Gather around the fire and let us remind you of what it was to be afraid of the dark. Don’t build the fire too
Mentir Lo Mínimo // Cia Alta Gama (FR)
‘Come for a new perspective on bicycle riding. Stay for the heartwarming humour and charisma of the brilliant acrobatic pair.’ Acrobatic duo Alta Gama