Ever wanted to join the circus?
Upswing’s Artists takeover in this hugely popular and high energy event, bringing the beauty of circus to all. Find us at festivals or events for a unique hands-on adventure that lets you try out the same circus skills you can see our artists perform.
Circus Flavours is for anyone who’s dreamt of joining the circus. It’s a powerful opportunity to learn from the best and break down barriers between performers and spectators. A daytime outdoor event, giving anyone aged 7+ the chance to try out their skills in a self-contained, immersive and fun session.
“Visitors enjoyed the performances and couldn’t wait to have a go themselves!”
Kellie Blake, Events and Community Engagement Manager, London Borough of Lewisham
“It was exciting and daredevil. I feel brave happy.”
Young workshop participant
Upcoming Dates
The next Circus Flavours dates will be in 2025. Sign up to our mailing list to get dates straight to your inbox.
BOOK CIRCUS FLAVOURS FOR YOUR EVENT
Circus Flavours is available for booking. Programmers can download the information pack for Circus Flavours below. For enquiries and booking please email projects@upswing.org.uk
CIRCUS FLAVOURS ON SCREEN
Watch the next generation of contemporary circus talent perform their breath taking acts: Meet our Associate Artists and learn more about their stories by watching our award-winning film Circus Flavours on Screen
First two images on this page by Lidia Crisafulli
PREVIOUS TOURING
Brockwell Bounce, Adventures on the Underline, Circus Takeover at Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Lighthouse Poole, Kids Summer Splash at Royal Docks, Windrush Day at Bernie grant Arts Centre, All Points East Festival, Happy Streets Festival, British Summer Time Festival, National Play Day, Summer Jazz Weekender, Tall Ships Festival, Greenwich Peninsula, Meltdown Festival, Holmfirth Arts Festival, Lewisham People’s Day, Henley Festival, Disco Loco, Carnival Streets Luton, Imagine Watford, Six Towns Carnival Reloaded, The Potteries Centre, K&C Festival, Smithfield Stoke, Appetite’s The Big Feast, Turning Tides Greenwich
PARTNERS
Circus Comes Home – Our annual summer programme of circus events in Stoke-On-Trent is in partnership with the New Vic Theatre
