NoFit State’s exceptional new contemporary circus production, SABOTAGE, will perform in St Pauls in Bristol from 13 May – 2 June.
With SABOTAGE, you can expect a full-on, boisterous, and audaciously fierce performance with the NoFit State signature style of large scale circus spectacular, this time with a darker, grittier edge. It is an energising, uplifting and socially relevant contemporary circus production that challenges the status quo.
SABOTAGE explores the journeys we take; the struggles and privileges that shape our lives. We have all travelled different paths to get to where we are today. Yet those different journeys bring us together in the meeting place of the circus tent, to celebrate our common ground.
"It’s been 10 years since we were last in Bristol and it’s great to be back with the Big Top and right here in the heart of the city. Bristol is a hotbed for circus in the UK and we feel sure the audience here will totally love our latest show SABOTAGE. It has something for everyone, amazing, jaw dropping circus, spectacular imagery and original live music, it’s a full on 2-hour Rolla-coaster ride of excitement and entertainment with moments of pure poetry and poignancy. This is the only chance to see it this year in the UK before we head out on our Brexit busting European tour.”
Tom Rack, Artistic Director at NoFit State Circus
This production brings an astonishing cast of performers from all over the world – from Eritrea to Ireland, from Chile to Bristol – bringing with them awe inspiring circus skills and jaw dropping talent. With SABOTAGE, you can enjoy the power of live performance with an incredible live band at the heart of the show.
After Bristol, SABOTAGE will embark on a European tour, stopping in Lyon in France to perform at the renowned festival Les Nuits de Fourvière, and then onto the Czech Republic and Belgium. Make sure to catch NoFit State in Bristol for their only performances in England this year.
SABOTAGE was created by the same award-winning team that developed NoFit State’s previous productions LEXICON, BIANCO, ImMortal and tabu. BIANCO performed in Bristol at the Creative Common at Temple Quay in 2013. Now, 10 years on, NoFit State is finally back.
NoFit State Circus will be performing inside their iconic silver spaceship Big Top on Wilson Street in St Pauls, close to the city centre, with a licensed bar and café on site, presented in partnership with Places for People.
“Places for People have a strong tradition of supporting small and local businesses and we hope NoFit State’s production will be enjoyed by everyone, especially the local thriving St Pauls community. Community is at the heart of what we do and we are pleased we can be of assistance. We very much look forward to attending and supporting NoFit State in their production of SABOTAGE. We are proud that we have been able to facilitate these performances by offering the space at Dove Lane, following last year’s successful production by The Revel Puck Circus on the same site.”
Yuved Bheenick, Development Director at Places for People
Make sure to catch NoFit State Circus and their latest Big Top production SABOTAGE white they are in town, book your tickets for SABOTAGE now!
Box Office
02921 321 021 / www.nofitstate.org/sabotage
Performances Saturday 13 May – Friday 2 June 2023
Matinee and Evening performances available
Relaxed Performance: Tuesday 30 May 2.30pm
See SABOTAGE show page for full details.
Performance Address:
The NoFit State silver spaceship Big Top tent will be located at:
Wilson Street, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9HH
Age suitability:
SABOTAGE has nothing in it that makes it unsuitable for children, but it is not made for them specifically.
SABOTAGE by NoFit State Circus:
Created by NoFit State Circus.
Directed by Firenza Guidi.
Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council England and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
Co-produced with Les Nuits de Fourvière.
Presented in Partnership with Places for People
