Trailblazers Gandini Juggling premiere a special commission, Cascade, over the second weekend accompanied by the rousing sound of brass music played live by Circus Tsuica, a French band of musical acrobats. Performing within the rhythmic rise and fall of the 55 water jets of the courtyard fountains, the 30 jugglers will perform within the constant flow of movement, water and sound to create a mesmerising celebration of skill, beauty and music.
04-05 August
Gandini Juggling and Circa Tsuïca Cascade (approx. 35 mins)
Daily at 12.00, 14.00, 16.00
Complementing the action in the courtyard, the East Wing hosts talks and an exhibition that includes a compelling new installation from artist Rose English. Learn about the history of circus, watch short films, and uncover a selection of the pioneers and new thinkers who have transformed the circus field today.
On the first weekend Far From The Norm staged a new show that combines their signature fast-paced footwork and physical floor-work with Chinese Pole and tight-wire. Union Black is a bold fusion of hip hop dance and circus that draws parallels between the worlds of football and current European politics.
Between shows visitors enjoyed hoola hoop acrobat and twelve times Guinness World Record holder Marawa the Amazing and the Majorettes as they performed their special brand of synchronised hoola hooping and roller skating.
