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Carnation

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Full 2026 CARNATION Tour List

  1. Porthcawl, Wales

    11 April - 19 April 2026

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carnation

The revolution is coming, and I have nothing to wear!

Welcome to the Big Top! 

NoFit State celebrates its 40th anniversary with a stunning new production.

CARNATION hurls you into a human rollercoaster of extraordinary, large-scale circus about hope in rebellion.

World-class circus, live music and bold cinematic imagery collide in an all-embracing Big Top experience from award-winning director Firenza Guidi. 

Boisterous, audacious and emotional, CARNATION unleashes jaw-dropping skills and heart-stopping moments of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. 

NoFit State creates bold, daring work that is accessible to people of all ages. 

Nothing in CARNATION makes it unsuitable for children, but it was not made specifically for them. 

"Once inside the big top, you are enveloped in a world of magic"  The Guardian

Presented in partnership with the Awen Trust. 

ARTISTIC TEAM
Artistic Director                   Tom Rack
Auteaur/Director                 Firenza Guidi
Composer/MD                     David Murray
Costume Design                  Rhi Matthews
Rigging Design                     Lyndall Merry, Lee Tinnion, Tom Rack
Lighting Design                   Sam Eccles, Firenza Guidi
Set Design                            Tom Rack, Iolo Lavender

PRODUCTION & CREW
Tour Manager                      Rebecca Davies
Production Manager           Matt Davies
Technical Manager              Sam Eccles
Creative Producer               Dann Carroll
Assistant Producer              Evie Davies
Costume Manager              Rhi Matthews
Crew/Handyman                 Aidan Whittington
Crew/2nd Rigger                 Jake Perry

ON-STAGE TEAM
1st Rigger/Performer       Tom Green
Musician/Performer         Lisa Savini
Musician/Performer         Trystan Chambers
Musician                             Matt Collins       
Performer                           Alex Garcia Bustos
Performer                           Besmir Sula
Performer                           Clara Laurent
Performer                           Clementine Tonkin Wells
Performer                           Gon Fernández
Performer                           Grace Tonkin Wells
Performer                           Jules Young
Performer                           Lauren Jamieson
Performer                           Manu Melani
Performer                           Raffaele Riggio
Performer                           Raphaëlle Bettinger

FAQs

CARNATION is roughly 2 hours (including a 20-minute interval). It may run a little later on occasion, so please consider that when making travel plans.

We offer concession price tickets to: • Over 65s • Under 16s • Unwaged • Student Proof of eligibility may be required on entry.

Yes, if you purchase 10 tickets, you will get 1 of them for free. Just add 10 tickets to your basket, and this will apply automatically. For school groups, etc. please get in touch with us to discuss discounts. You can reach our box office on: 02921 321 021

NoFit State’s physical box office opens on site an hour before the show starts. You do not need to collect physical tickets. You can purchase tickets on the day if there are still tickets available.

As a part of our environmental policy, we do not issue paper tickets. You will be issued with a hand stamp that will give you access to the tent. Please give your booking name and number of tickets on arrival.

We work to make our performances as accessible as possible, if you or one of your group have additional access needs please get in touch for more details and to see how we can help to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. People with limited mobility should inform the box office so we can reserve easily accessible seats for you. The Big Top tent is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and there is an accessible toilet onsite. People who are visually impaired should inform the box office so we can reserve seats near the front for them. They should also let us know if they are bringing a guide dog with them. We have some disabled parking spaces available next to the site, please contact us before hand if you require access to these so we know to expect you. Carers seats are free, please call our box office team to book these: 02921 321 021

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This is your chance to run away with the circus! Your regular support will change lives through our impactful engagement projects and awe inspiring contemporary circus productions.

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