Sophie's Surprise 29th

Brilliant! A show that promises circus and comedy and really delivers. Only six performers, but what a spectacle they present. Aerial work on rope, rings, straps and trapeze, with unicycle, roller skates and fire. It's all top quality. They work to enthuse the audience for some time before the actual show starts. It is woven around a “Sophie” selected from the audience to be feted as birthday girl. Several spectators are also invited into the acts, and actually have a key role to play. There is a lot of comedy (no clowns) which works because the links are witty and full of irony. A circus show above the rest.

Derek Benfield