THIS YEAR a new death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK as part of it’s European tour. A one-of-a-kind performance, that has been five years in the making and features some of the most talented performers in the world. Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, audiences will be amazed by the jam-packed Circus Extreme with show-stopping performances that will have you on the edge of your seat, when not falling off…

DYNASTY St David’s Hall Monday 21 November 7.30pm THE internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus returns with spectacular new production Dynasty at St David’s Hall next Monday (21 November) at 7.30pm. Guaranteed to be breathtaking and vibrantly colourful, this stunning show features 30 world-class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers. All of them come armed with the super-human skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin Warriors. The non-stop action is awe-inspiring from start to finish…

    On 27th May, I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of Flown at the fantastic St David’s Hall. Performed by Pirates of the Carabina, the group were made up of ten circus artists, riggers and musicians, all highly experienced in theatrical and technical circus. Knowing little of what to expect, beyond vague flashbacks to a childhood visit to the circus, I was intrigued and a little apprehensive to see the stage covered in wires, pullies and…