Circus250

Circus 250

Circus250 is dedicated to bringing circus arts to new audiences in unexpected places, creating magical and engaging experiences for all ages.Bring the whole family along for these imaginative, entertaining and environmentally themed performances that combine circus, storytelling and climate awareness in a fun and memorable way. Three different shows are available over the course of the weekend.

Juanita the Cleaner

Juanita the Cleaner has spent an entire year collecting rubbish, but now she’s faced with a mountain of plastic. What can she do with it? In this hilarious and thought-provoking 45-minute performance, Europe’s leading female clown, Angelica Santander, tackles the issue of plastic pollution through a unique blend of clowning, dance, circus skills and plenty of humour. Join Juanita and discover how small actions can make a big difference for the planet.

Date: Friday, 23 October, 4pm

Venue: Multi-Storey Car Park

Desert Bloom

Desert Bloom is a captivating performance by Chilean-Irish artist Angelica Santander, telling the story of a remarkable red flower that blooms only once every ten years in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Through dance, storytelling and beautiful insect puppetry, Angelica brings this enchanting tale to life for young audiences. The performance concludes with an interactive session where children can meet and play with the puppets.

Date: Friday, 23 October, 5:00pm

Venue: Multi-Storey Car Park

Patty Bees

Step into the world of Patty Bees, a delightful circus show inspired by Patty Astley, the 18th-century founder of modern circus, who was famed for riding around the circus ring surrounded by a swarm of bees. Meet today’s Patty, who swaps the horse for a unicycle and embarks on a fun-filled adventure to save her beloved hive. Expect circus skills, laughter, audience participation and an important message about protecting pollinators.

Date: Saturday 24 October, 12:00pm. 2:30pm, 4:00pm

Venue: Multi-Storey Car Park