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"When this is all over, some of us will find out that we're considerably better than we thought, and others much, much worse." It's 1930s Brandenburg and fascist whispers are growing to shouts. Many are leaving the country, but Waldo and his troupe of acrobats, clowns and conjurors are staying. Every night, they dedicate themselves to the entertainment of others. Hidden beneath the glamour of Waldo's big top is a story of forbidden love which balances on the tightwire. It's a tale of courage, resistance, and the transformative power of love when the world is falling apart. All performances are chilled, BSL interpreted, captioned and audio described

Cast/Performers

Garry Robson (Waldo the Ringmaster), Abbie Purvis (Krista), Lawrence Swaddle (Gerhard), Mirabelle Gremaud (Dr Margot Hoche / Queenie), Raphaella Julien (Mish), Brooklyn Melvin (Mosh), Jack Reitman (Joseph Benowitz), JoAnne Haines (Dora), Tilly Lee-Kronick (Peter Gunter), Jonny Leitch (Renee), Ryan Murphy (Darragh Finnegan / Wilhelm), Dave Johnzy (musician), Harriet Riley (musician)

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Hattie Naylor, Jamie Beddard
Music: Charles Hazlewood
Presented by(s): Extraordinary Bodies, Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Plymouth
Director(s): Claire Hodgson, Billy Alwen, Jenny Davies (associate director)
Design: Ti Green
Costume: Ti Green
Lighting: Katy Morison
Sound: Andy Rose
Choreographer: Vicki Igbokwe
Musical Director: Dave Johnzy (associate music director)