Circus Tent 2019

A world record holding international queer superstar. She has worked all over the world from the Caribbean, with pop-star Omi, to London’s West End with La Soirée.

Cleverly combining rollerskates and multiple hula hoop skills, she uniquely brings club energy in high energy circus and dance performances, you won’t be able to resist clapping your hands and shaking your hips along with her!

See Symone perform in the Bassline Circus shows at 2pm and 5pm and is running a public Hula Hoop workshop for all to join in at 1pm.

You may recall their film being screened as part of QueerVision last year. Come and see this majestic performance live.

Two young working-class men explore the intimacy and vulnerability of relationships in a combative dance against the backdrop of an inner city estate, risking all under the scrutiny of a tight-knit, ever judging community.

Jani Nightchild is a multi cloudswing performer and environmentalist.

He is combining circus, dance and theatre with environmental and political messages.

He has performed a version of this act at Glastonbury Festival, but for a special return, he has re-made it for Bristol Pride with more biodegradable glitter and all the colours of the rainbow.

Unknowingly starting his career back in 2006 when he took part in a youth project (Magic Moments) with Bassline Circus. He chose to continue his new found passion by studying at the National Centre of Circus Arts in London and graduated in 2011 and since then has travelled the world performing and working with companies and in festivals such as 7 Fingers, Cirque du Soleil events, La Soiree, Silver Linings, Cirque de Demain and Young Stage.

Lj developed a unique aerial apparatus, Tension Straps and throughout his career, he has pushed himself and his artistic performance. Lj is thrilled to be back with Bassline Circus, the place where his new life and career began, it’s sure to be a Magical Moment.

photo: La Soiree, The Stage

Circus Artist Hattie started out as a classically trained dancer, before later immersing herself in a variety of dance styles under the hip hop umbrella, focusing primarily on breaking. The intensely physical nature of breaking steered her attention towards personal training and she later qualified as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. It was at this point she embarked on her first aerial fitness course and immediately fell in love! 3 years later and she now teaches, performs and specialises in slings, hoop and Spanish web. Hattie is committed to sharing her love of all things aerial, acrobatic and upside down. 

Throughout it all, she has had the unconditional love and support of her girlfriend, and now fiancé. After 8 years they are PROUD to be putting a ring on it. Naz this ones for you

They’ve been working together for over a year as a doubles trapeze act and the show is a journey of a blossoming relationship; lifting each other up and supporting one another along the way.

The song and the routine reflect the growth of trust, emotional strength and love in its most natural form.

Zaki Musa is an aerial performer, coach & choreographer, working across a wide range of aerial disciplines, including the flying pole.

His work tends to explore his own identity as a performer. With this piece, he is looking to navigate his own ideals of masculinity and how that evolves as he grows older.

He is debuting this act in some killer heels to harness its power, confidence and both its femininity and masculinity. Ultimately, it is a declaration of being unapologetically himself.

Bristol Pride, Bristol Pride without Borders and Bassline Circus collaborated to run outreach workshops in Bhangra Dance, Drumming and Singing with RSVP Bhangra, and Bitch and Stitch sewing workshops to make masks for the Pride parade with Kennedy Costumes. See Pride without borders perform in the Bigtop at 3pm

Funded by Awards for All.

Photo with thanks to Colin Rayner

Jordan Gray is an Essex-born comedian, recording artist, radio host, columnist and comedy writer. She came to fame as the first-ever transgender contestant on the Voice UK (2016) and her top surgery and recent nuptials were the focus of the 2018 ITV1 documentary “Transformation Street”.

Since moving into comedy in 2017, wrote and co-starred in the
award-winning “Tall Dark Friend” webcom and took her debut hour “People Change” to Edinburgh Fringe in 2018.

What have you lost down the back of your sofa? Change? keys? A memory?

The Penguin & I tells an absurd story of a man chasing a penguin through his memories in an attempt to piece together events from the previous night. He finds more down the back of his sofa than you would ever expect.

Gender, Identity and courage collide in Living Room Circus’s Latest show

Producer of Bristol’s Faux Fur & Big Knickers and Slaughter Haus Bristol and our host for the Circus Stage.

Come and share inclusivity and acceptance with this fabulous queen who brings you live vocals, lipsyncs, burlesque tease and some beautiful Storytelling for over in the Family Area for Drag Queen Story Time.

Queer musician Grove brings soulful vocals and effortless flows rooted in hip-hop. Their production style and taste moves between UK hip-hop/soul, trip-hop, UKG & more big UK-centric sounds, so prepare yourself to be taken on a genre-busting journey that will keep you moving. They’ve supported the likes of The Hot 8 Brass Band, So Solid Crew, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and are heavily involved in their local scene, collaborating regularly with JPDL, Griz-O and Yogi Beats.