SABOTAGE, Cardiff

NoFit State Big Top Tent, Sophia Gardens (south), Cardiff, CF11 9HW

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SABOTAGE is simply a must-see spectacle.

Boisterous, audacious and sexy, it’s a roller-coaster ride of jaw-dropping circus skills and stunts where performers utilise every inch of the NoFit State Big Top to deliver incredible feats.

This once-in-a-lifetime, thrilling circus spectacular, which has captivated audiences all over the world, features outrageously talented performers, breath-taking skills and aerial feats, eye-popping entertainment, live music and stunning imagery. Directed by Firenza Guidi.

SABOTAGE makes you feel part of something; it's not just tricks and spectacle (although there is plenty of that!), it's the joy of being part of a shared live experience. It's about giving yourself the freedom to escape the ordinary, to be become totally immersed in a unique storytelling experience, where live music and beautiful circus imagery combine to leave you with a lasting memory of what it is possible.

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

“Awe-inspiring”
Buzz Magazine

“An immersive experience that is at times gloriously bewildering”
Daily Echo

"You have little hope of joining NoFit State Circus unless you are an Olympic Gold medallist gymnast and trained at Ballet Rambert in your spare time!"
Western Telegraph

"It’s a testament to the brilliance of NoFit State that they can create a show that feels so alive, so vibrant, and so utterly unforgettable"
Scene

NoFit State Big Top Tent | Cardiff

Fri 12 Sep

19:30

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Sat 13 Sep

14:00

19:30

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Sun 14 Sep

15:00

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Wed 17 Sep

19:30

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Thu 18 Sep

19:30

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Fri 19 Sep

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Sat 20 Sep

14:00

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Sun 21 Sep

15:00

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Tue 23 Sep

19:30

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Wed 24 Sep

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Thu 25 Sep

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Fri 26 Sep

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Sat 27 Sep

14:00

19:30

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Sun 28 Sep

15:00

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family offer

A family of 4 can attend for the special price of £65 - £76. For a family ticket, select your 4 seats, then at the checkout change the tickets to 'Family Ticket' from the drop down menu.

*You will need to have at least 1 adult and 1 child (under 16) in your group.

Pricing

£26 - £29 Full Price
£16 - £19 Concession
£65 - £76 Family of 4 *

*at least 1 adult and 1 child (under 16) per family group.

As part of our environmental policy, we do not issue paper tickets. Your booking confirmation email is your proof of purchase!

earlybird offer

Get 20% off your tickets when you use code EARLYBIRD at checkout, valid until 9 July.

This is the final chance to see SABOTAGE with a new Big Top show coming in 2026.

box office

Box Office number: 02921 321 021

Box Office hours: 10am - 4pm most days

If we miss your call please leave a message and we will call you back during our open hours.

accessibility

We are not running a dedicated Relaxed Performance at this location, but our Big Top and site is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. If you would like to familiarise yourself with what to expect before your visit, please take a look at our Digital Welcome Pack, or get in touch if you would like additional details!

directions

The NoFit State silver spaceship Big Top tent will be located at:

NoFit State Big Top Tent, Sophia Gardens (south), Cardiff, CF11 9HW

Please click here to get directions using Google Maps.

parking

More information coming soon.

public transport

We encourage our audiences walk, bike or take public transport wherever possible, this is a central location with good transport links.

By Bike: You can lock your bike up inside the NoFit State site.

By Bus: Cardiff Bus services run regularly between Cardiff Central Station and Cathedral Road (adjacent to Sophia Gardens Cardiff)
Routes going via Cathedral Road include:
- Number 25 Circular Service to Llandaff North and North Road
- Number 62 Service to Llandaff, Danescourt, Pentrebane, Fairwater & Canton.
- Number 63 service Ffordd Berllan, Central Station, Radyr to Llandaff.
If you are planning to travel by bus please use https://www.cardiffbus.com for more information.

By Train: Cardiff Central Train Station is a 20 minute walk away from NoFit State site.

FAQs

SABOTAGE 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 have a group of 10 people 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 any discounts available. You can reach our box office here: 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.

All seats are unreserved, and they all have a great view!

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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