SIX ACROBATS. ONE WINNER. WHO WILL BE THE “NEW FACE OF CIRCUS”?

Get ready for Showdown! This high-energy spectacle combines jaw-dropping circus stunts with razor-sharp humour in a one-of-a-kind competition where the audience is invited to vote for their favourite. Six fearless contestants push their limits in a no-holds-barred race to the top, all for the promise of a single prize.

Showdown playfully unpacks our obsession with winning, asking: What’s worth sacrificing to come out on top? With each round, we dive deeper into the contestants’ drive to succeed, while chaos and surprises keep everyone on their toes.

Packed with audience interaction, clever comedy, and a bold mix of circus, spoken word, UK HipHop, Grime, and Afrobeat, Showdown explores the idea of “healthy competition.” Who will you root for to win?

Brought to life by an exceptional team—including Upswing’s Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume, rising comedy star Athena Kugblenu, and London-based musician Afrikan Boy—this show is a thrilling mash-up of heart, hilarity, and high-flying talent. Don’t miss it!

★★★★★ “A spectacular experience”

★★★★ “Astounding acrobatics with emotional depth”

★★★★★ “A thrilling mix of theatre and circus”

★★★★★ “Wonder and Joy”

★★★★ “Phenomenal performances”

”Upswing are onto something” Salterton Arts Review

Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 June 2025
Tickets: Adult £18, Open Concession £15 Times: 7.30pm. Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Unreserved seating

Ages: Children and families are welcome. The show includes some mild innuendos.

Audience Warning: Content note: Potentially sensitive topics like racism are discussed.

Lighting Note: Stroboscopic lighting effects are used during the course of the production, which may pose an increased health risk to those at risk of epilepsy.

Access: We offer free Carer / Assistance tickets. Please contact the Guildhall Box Office (01452 503050) to book these.