Vicki Dela Amedume has been performing and creating aerial and circus-based work in the UK and worldwide since 1997. She founded Upswing to bring new artists and experiences to the stage, and to reflect a dynamic and diverse world. Always looking for innovative ways to stretch the art form, Vicki Dela is a dedicated leader in the sector. She works widely to develop established and emerging artists, with projects like our Flex Lab residency and the award-winning short film Circus Flavours On Screen.
In addition to her role at Upswing, Vicki Dela is Creative Director at The Albany, most recently supporting the delivery for Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture Programme ‘We Are Lewisham’. She is Associate Director of The New Vic Theatre, Chair Designate of The Baring Foundation, a trustee of the Coutts Foundation and in 2022 Victoria was awarded an MBE for ‘services to circus’.