We help other companies use circus to tell their stories
From individual training to full stage direction and equipment design, Upswing has a wealth of experience in working on productions to bring circus elements alive.
We can support your production with technical advice, bespoke rigging, casting, training, providing artists and creating acts. We also provide teams with skilled circus consultants, choreography and movement direction.
“Upswing taught us to fly. In a theatre in the round, that’s no mean feat. And when your heart’s in your mouth due to the dangerous things you’re asking people to do, there’s no one better to have by your side than a calm, open-minded, thoughtful collaborator who knows exactly how to bring your wild vision to life.” Theresa Heskins, Artistic Director, New Vic Theatre
To find out how you can get involved, contact info@upswing.org.uk
Project Highlights
Worst Witch
Circus Direction
Royal and Derngate and Kenny Wax Productions
Winner of Olivier Awards ‘Best Family Show’ 2020.
“…A superb aerial sequence has Maud and Mildred dangling from trapeze-like broomsticks and clinging to a hula-hoop moon” The Guardian on Worst Witch
Astley’s Astounding Adventures
Co-Direction, Actor Training, Choreography and Direction of Circus Sequences
New Vic Theatre
“…the first act builds to a pacy and excitable climax, culminating in a confident aerial silk routine for him and soon-to-be wife Patty… It demonstrates just how eloquently and poignantly circus can communicate notions of intimacy and trust.” The Stage
Peter Pan In Scarlet
Aerial design, Actor Training and Aerial Choreography
New Vic Theatre and Oxford Playhouse
“It’s heart-in-the-mouth stuff as they fly above the stage. With imaginative staging and an innovative approach to the story, this is a class production.” The Stage