The Exploded Circus
by Mimbrephysical-theatre-and-circus
The big top at the end of the world.
about the production
Step into the moment where an explosion has been frozen in time, the remnants of a big top caught mid-air – with everything from circus ring, sequins and fairground horses suspended above ground. Featuring a breath-taking mix of acrobatics, surprising aerial feats and masterful juggling, The Exploded Circus weaves a story told without words, where six female performers have to come together to seek order in the chaos and create a new normal. With striking imagery and subtle humour, the show explores themes around change, hope and belonging.
about the artist
Daryl & Co is a Disabled-led children's theatre company where collaboration and co-creation meet mischief and merriment. We make accessible theatre to delight young audiences and their families and we tour all over the country. Mimbre are a female-led producing company, creating delicate, breathtaking and highly-skilled acrobatic theatre for outdoor and unusual settings, touring nationally and internationally, with a strong digital presence.
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stage dimensions
width: 10 metres
height: 6 metres
depth: 10 metres
The Exploded Circus tours with its own self-supporting rig. Maximum load including rig, set, props, lighting and performers including dynamic safety factor is 2522 kg (630kg per 0.5 x 0.5 m2 footplate).
The rig can be lifted by in-house flying systems, chain hoists or ground lifts. A full technical specification including structural documentation is available.
Facebook Families, Trips and Treats, Dormitory Dependables, Experience Seekers, Metroculturals, Kaleidoscope Creativity
In our current tour, we have also specifically targeted:
Audience attracted by crossart form, visual, physical performances and narrative with strong relevance to current issues and politics.
Young people attracted by digital technologies and high interactive content on social media.
Young people attracted to narrative resonating with the popularity of post-apocalyptic themes in films, literature and graphic novels.
Family audiences.
Friends on a good night out .
Audiences from lower socio-economic groups.
“[It] really was an edge-of-the-seat affair and culminated in a life affirming conclusion.”
“A magical evening.”
As part of The Exploded Circus tour we'll be providing the following things to make the show more accessible to disabled audience members For blind and partially sighted audiences, we have introuductory notes available which can be read or listened to before attending the performance. We can also offer touch tours.
For autism spectrum and audiences with learning disabilities, a visual story is available before the show, as well as offering relaxed performances.
I’ve Lost My Circus is a small performance that introduces two lovable characters from Mimbre’s show The Exploded Circus, and gives audience members a chance to see circus tricks up close. It can be used for advertising the performance. The extract is portable and suitable for any space or event.
We are also able to offer workshops and masterclasses.
