Thursday 4 July
Circomedia, Portland Square
£20/15
Rating: 16+
Celebrating LGBT+ Circus with Pride.
Roll Up, Roll Up – the Circus is back in town! We are excited for the return of our spellbinding fundraiser specially curated for Pride. In partnership with Circomedia we celebrate Pride, community and circus with incredible performers from around the globe.
Prepare to be dazzled by thought-provoking contemporary circus from talented and inspiring LGBT+ performers who dare to challenge and amuse you with their exceptional skills. Holding your hand throughout this cabaret will be our one and only Alexa Gibbens, who with her wit and deadpan comedy will help keep you on the edge of your seat all evening as well as enthralling you with her aerial skills.
Joining Alexa in the line up this year is pole and silks artist Zaki Musa, swinging trapeze artist Ruby Burgess, multidisciplinary artists Alexandra Feit andRhiannon Rose, movement artist TIM LYTC, and aerialist LK Reed with trapeze partner and handbalancer Jennifer Hebden.
Our line up will bring you a show filled with circus skills, comedy, and an appearance from some childhood cartoon characters?!
We are offering a limited number of tables for this event as well as solo tickets.
The Circomedia bar will be open serving drinks before and after the show, as well as during the interval.
Doors 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.
Alexa (she/her) will not only be your compère for the evening, but performing on her bespoke LED aerial hoop too, merging aerial artistry with cutting-edge light technology. Having performed this routine all over the country last year, she is excited to bring it back to where it debuted here in Bristol.
Instagram @alexajadg
Alexa (she/her) will not only be your compère for the evening, but performing on her bespoke LED aerial hoop too, merging aerial artistry with cutting-edge light technology. Having performed this routine all over the country last year, she is excited to bring it back to where it debuted here in Bristol.
Instagram @alexajadg
TIM LYTC (pronounced "lights", they/them) is a multidisciplinary movement artist/fairy/alien creature, who made their debut on the cabaret scene through Peach Fuzz, ran by Bitten Peach (the UK's first queer pan-Asian cabaret production company). Their cheeky, magical performance dazzled the crowd, and they will be bringing transformative, genderqueer joy through different dance forms to this year's Circus Night.
Instagram @tim_lytc
TIM LYTC (pronounced "lights", they/them) is a multidisciplinary movement artist/fairy/alien creature, who made their debut on the cabaret scene through Peach Fuzz, ran by Bitten Peach (the UK's first queer pan-Asian cabaret production company). Their cheeky, magical performance dazzled the crowd, and they will be bringing transformative, genderqueer joy through different dance forms to this year's Circus Night.
Instagram @tim_lytc
Ruby (she/her) thinks the world is upside down not her, so spends as much time as possible the right way up. At pride she will be performing her swinging trapeze act, perfected at festivals across the UK, displaying daring acrobatics with flair.
Instagram @rubybcircus
Ruby (she/her) thinks the world is upside down not her, so spends as much time as possible the right way up. At pride she will be performing her swinging trapeze act, perfected at festivals across the UK, displaying daring acrobatics with flair.
Instagram @rubybcircus
Zaki Musa (he/they) is a queer multi-disciplinary creative and circus performer and associate artist at Jacksons Lane. Merging movement, design, and narrative storytelling, they explore the intersection of technology and spirituality, crafting visually stunning performances. Specializing in the aerial pole, they infuse magic and captivate audiences worldwide. With a passion for unapologetic queer spectacle, they aim to create thought-provoking and visually captivating experiences.
Instagram @zackkattackked
Zaki Musa (he/they) is a queer multi-disciplinary creative and circus performer and associate artist at Jacksons Lane. Merging movement, design, and narrative storytelling, they explore the intersection of technology and spirituality, crafting visually stunning performances. Specializing in the aerial pole, they infuse magic and captivate audiences worldwide. With a passion for unapologetic queer spectacle, they aim to create thought-provoking and visually captivating experiences.
Instagram @zackkattackked
LK is a dancer, Jen is a clown, but somehow they make it work.
Jen and LK present their brand spanking new doubles trapeze act, "Jinkies!", following the spooky queer love story between Velma and Daphne you didn't know you needed. The sexual tension is palpable and the drops are climactic. But while they're dying to spend some alone time together, they start to wonder; do we have company and will we even make it out alive?
Jen is also bringing us a solo piece.
Have you ever felt like people don't recognise the effort you've put in? When Colin, the over-worked, under-appreciated employee gets home from the office this evening, join him as he takes you on a wildly cathartic journey of how he likes to unwind. A drag hand-balance burlesque that's truly one-of-a-kind.
Instagram @leikaysha & @aaaaalrightythen
LK is a dancer, Jen is a clown, but somehow they make it work.
Jen and LK present their brand spanking new doubles trapeze act, "Jinkies!", following the spooky queer love story between Velma and Daphne you didn't know you needed. The sexual tension is palpable and the drops are climactic. But while they're dying to spend some alone time together, they start to wonder; do we have company and will we even make it out alive?
Jen is also bringing us a solo piece.
Have you ever felt like people don't recognise the effort you've put in? When Colin, the over-worked, under-appreciated employee gets home from the office this evening, join him as he takes you on a wildly cathartic journey of how he likes to unwind. A drag hand-balance burlesque that's truly one-of-a-kind.
Instagram @leikaysha & @aaaaalrightythen
Alexandra (she/her) is a queer multidisciplinary artist known for her highly musical and dynamic work. She is a graduate of Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in Philadelphia, and has performed throughout the UK, US, Europe, and the Middle East. Alexandra is currently exploring what it means to truly trust in oneself both on and off stage, and is continually inspired by the authenticity of the artists she has the privilege of working with.
Alexandra (she/her) is a queer multidisciplinary artist known for her highly musical and dynamic work. She is a graduate of Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in Philadelphia, and has performed throughout the UK, US, Europe, and the Middle East. Alexandra is currently exploring what it means to truly trust in oneself both on and off stage, and is continually inspired by the authenticity of the artists she has the privilege of working with.
Rhiannon Rose (she/they) is a multi-disciplinary performer that is passionate about using the body as a tool for expression. They are interested in exploring the boundaries of theatre, movement, rope and circus, and how these art forms can inspire each other. Rhiannon has been making performance work for over a decade, and has worked on projects spanning from theatre productions and international residencies, to short acts for festivals, clubs and cabaret nights.
Rhiannon Rose (she/they) is a multi-disciplinary performer that is passionate about using the body as a tool for expression. They are interested in exploring the boundaries of theatre, movement, rope and circus, and how these art forms can inspire each other. Rhiannon has been making performance work for over a decade, and has worked on projects spanning from theatre productions and international residencies, to short acts for festivals, clubs and cabaret nights.