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Circus Flavours: Aerial Performances

Play Make Do: A Festival of Fun for All the Family

— ,Conservatory Terrace
A person performing an aerial act hanging upside down from a rope

Be wowed by Upswing’s thrilling aerial circus performances in the lush surrounding of our Conservatory with four breathtaking shows each day.

Circus Flavours showcases breathtaking aerial artistry and gravity-defying skill. These shows offer a rare chance to see world-class circus up close, as our Conservatory is transformed into a stage for high-flying feats and mesmerising movement. An unforgettable experience for all ages.

Upswing is a multi-award-winning UK-based contemporary circus company. Known for blending storytelling with spectacular physical performance, their work uses the human body as an expressive tool to entertain, inspire curiosity, share urgent ideas and ignite a desire to build connection. Telling new stories in extraordinary ways, Upswing amplify and celebrate the skills, creative talents and stories of diverse artists and communities.

Tagged with: Take part Circus Flavours Play Make Do

Running time: 30 minutes

Event information:

This event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present during all workshops and performances.

If you don't arrive within 15 minutes of the start time of the booked activity, you will not be admitted.

Limited tickets for walk-ins may be available on the day.

Ticket prices

Standard
Free but ticketed

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Conservatory Terrace

Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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