Circus show Showdown comes to Gloucester Guildhall

Showdown is coming to Gloucester Guildhall

26 - 28 June Thurs – Sat 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm

Six acrobats race to become ‘the new face of circus’ in a satirical show about winning, asking questions about media and identity, tokenism, and our desire to beat the competition. Throughout the show the audience is invited to vote for the winner, with each round delving further into the contestants ambition and seeing just how much they’ll sacrifice to come out on top.

Mixing comedy and spoken word with circus skills including aerial, cyr wheel and acrobatics, the show is written by stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu and directed by Upswing Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume.

The production features original Hip Hop, Grime and Afrobeat music by Afrikan Boy, and a diverse cast from the UK and France.Showdown premiered in Berlin as a major commission by Chamäleon Theater and sees contemporary circus company Upswing reach new heights of skill as they approach their 15th anniversary this year.

Alt Image Text: Image shows the word 'Showdown' in bright multicoloured neon lights. Jumping in front of it as though he is running in the air upside down is a man in a white top, red shorts and white trainers

Image Credit: Andy Phillipson

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