Past Shows

Explore our past productions and see the shows that shaped our journey

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The Ramshackle House

The Ramshackle House follows the heartwarming and chaotic journey of a growing family as they navigate the challenges of creating a home together. Created through collaboration with real families, the show reflects the pressures, joys, and complexities of modern family dynamics, celebrating how we adapt and make space for each other in both our homes and hearts.

★★★★ “Magic” The Stage
“A playful celebration of family life through acrobatics and circus arts.” Everything Theatre

Cast and Creatives:
Performers: Delia Ceruti, Renato Dias and Matthew Smith. Concept and direction: Vicki Dela Amedume. Design: Becky Minto. Lighting: Daniella Beatty. Original score: James Atherton. Sound design: Russell Coppock. Backstage magic: Camille Bensoussan, Pete Herbert and Suzie Inglis. Photos: David Pickens and Marcus Hessenberg. Special thanks to Mike Corr, Chris Elwell, Nathan Johnston, Charline Kandilian, Alcina Mendes, Hannah O’Leary and Nat Wittingham.

Partners and Touring:
Created and produced by Upswing. Presented in partnership with Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Co-commissioned by Creative Black Country and The Gulbenkian. Supported by Arts Council EnglandThe National LotteryThe Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust, CHK Charities Limited, Forest Arts Centre and The Foyle Foundation. Toured to: Forest Arts CentreThe GulbenkianStratford Circus Arts Centre

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What Happens in the Winter

What Happens in the Winter blends aerial arts, theater, and dance to explore the dreams and realities of two performers in their fifties. Through humor and heart, the show challenges perceptions of aging while celebrating the power and resilience of older artists, as two women prove that the desire to fly knows no age limit.

Cast and Creatives:
Director: Vicki Amedume. Theatre director: Gemma Fairlie. Set and costume design: Mika Handley. Writer: Sonia Hughes

Partners:
Entelechy ArtsStockton Arc

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Red Shoes

Red Shoes reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairy tale as a story of hope and friendship, following two girls lost in an enchanted forest. Through Chinese pole and aerial arts, performed on a vibrant outdoor set, this modern adaptation celebrates strength and connection, evolving from its origins with disabled artist Rowena Deletant into a mesmerising tale of mutual support and courage.

Cast and Creatives:
Direction and choreography: Vicki Amedume. Assistant director: Krista Vuori. Design: Becky Minto. Cast: Nathalie Alison, Jen Robinson, Justine Squire, Laura Moy.

Partners and Touring:
Commissioned in 2012 by Without Walls and Watch this Space Festival. Toured to: City Of London FestivalBristol Harbour FestivalLord Mayor’s Celebration NorwichSummer in Southside BirminghamMini Fest BarnesDerby FesteBradford Festival, SO FestivalAppetite FestivalGreenwich and Docklands International FestivalHat Fair WinchesterMintfestWatch This SpaceInside Out Dorset,

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Loved Up

Loved Up combines bungee dance and aerial innovation with old school hip hop to create a dynamic story of three characters searching for love. Born from a collaboration between Vicki Amedume and Jonzi D, this crowd-pleasing show toured London as part of the Showtime presented by the Mayor of London and London 2012 Festival.

Cast:
Winston Pyke, Cindy Claes, Nadia Lumley, Fabrice Omores, Hugh Stanier, Wren Ball

Touring:
Circus Sundae FestivalUnexpected FestivalBristol Harbour Festival, Carnival Streets, Gladstonbury Festival, Showtime presented by Mayor of London, London 2012 FestivalPiccadilly Circus CircusFling Festival

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