Shows

The shows that we support each year are the heart of our artistic programme. From circus to puppetry, the 2024 programme showcases the diversity of outdoor arts in the UK today. 

An image of a group of puppeteers and puppets performing a routine in a city square.

Ancient Giants

by Inspirate
A graphic image of a black woman with her arms outstretched behind her against a green, grey and yellow pattern and blue backgroudnd.

Patois

by Jeanefer Jean-Charles & Associates
An image of a performer doing a handstand on a wheelchair with one hand holding the chair and the other leaning on a female performer who is doing a crab like pose. There is a cloudy sky in the background.

Anchored in Air

by Head Over Wheels
A night time image of a lit up kiosk in the middle of a park surrounded by scattered chairs and tables, with lanterns around the outside.

World Kiosk

by Variable Matter
An image of a group of male dancers performing on a grassy surface. They are wearing dark blue and orange tracksuits.

Closer To My Dreams

by Chad Taylor
An image of a brass band walking along a beach playing various musical instruments. They are all wearing red and yellow clothing.

The Journey

by Perhaps Contraption
An image of a large bamboo structure with two performers weaving their way through it. There is a grand pier in the background and a crowd watching them below.

BAMBOO

by NoFit State Circus
An image of two circus performers on top of a mural with a blue sky background.

Island Storm

by Bailey's Original Seaside Imaginarium
An image of a man dressed in nordic dress with a fluffy headdress holding an animal skull against a black background,

Crap at Animals

by Mechanimal
An image of two performers. The male performer is playing the trombone and the female is crouched down in front of him with her fist ib the iar. They are wearing colourful clothing and face paint against a black background.

Betty Brown Bags

by Raggle Taggle Arts
An image of a marching band wearing costumes from the 1920's.

The Great Yiddish Parade

by Yiddish Café Trust
An image of a male performer wearing grey clothing and a top hat holding a flare that omits yellow smoke.

Now I am Become Deaf (Destroyer of Words)

by Tit for Tat Circus
A night time image of a group of plinth structures with gold banners hanging from them.

Warning Notes

by Mark Anderson