Upswing is a leading contemporary circus company based in UK that tells new stories in extraordinary ways. A diverse female-led organization, they aim to inspire curiosity and share urgent ideas, especially those relevant to Black and Global Majority communities.
Not confined to theatres and festivals, they reach people in unexpected ways, wherever they are: a digital trail through a local park, a circus takeover in a care home, a large-scale spectacle on a rooftop, or a bedtime story in libraries.
“A thrilling mix of theater and circus”
“Astounding acrobatics with emotional depth”
Unicycle Productions is thrilled to be representing two of UPSWING shows:
SHOWDOWN
Daring stunts, sassy attitudes, and fierce competition collide in Showdown! Six contestants battle tothe top, blending circus thrills with cheeky humour. Through audience votes and fast-paced games,the show dives into the tricky ways we connect, clash, and compete in today’s world. SIX ACROBATS. ONE WINNER. WHO WILL BE THE “NEW FACE OF CIRCUS”?
and
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
co-produced with NEW VIC THEATER
Tumble, toss and turn the page in this nimble twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale. A reimagined version of the classic story The Princess and the Pea is full of acrobatics and physical comedy. This fairy tale is a co-production between Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre, contemporary circus company Upswing, and Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading professional theater for young audiences.
