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Six extraordinary acrobats. One winner. Who will be the "New Face of Circus"?
Get ready for Showdown! This high-energy spectacle combines jaw-dropping circus stunts with razor-sharp humour in a one-of-a-kind competition where the audience is invited to vote for their favourite. Six fearless contestants push their limits in a no-holds-barred race to the top, all for the promise of a single prize.
Showdown playfully unpacks our obsession with winning, asking: What’s worth sacrificing to come out on top? With each round, we dive deeper into the contestants’ drive to succeed, while chaos and surprises keep everyone on their toes.
Packed with audience interaction, clever comedy, and a bold mix of circus, spoken word, UK HipHop, Grime, and Afrobeat, Showdown explores the idea of “healthy competition.” Who will you root for to win?
Brought to life by an exceptional team – including Upswing’s Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume, rising comedy star Athena Kugblenu, and London-based musician Afrikan Boy – this show is a thrilling mash-up of heart, hilarity, and high-flying talent. Don’t miss it!
POST-SHOW Q&A – WED 2 JUL
Join Director Vicki Dela Amedume and Showdown performers Rebecca Solomon, Jaide Annalise, Shane Hampden and Loris Di Via for an honest conversation about making work that refuses to play it safe.
From navigating the fine line between provocation and entertainment to building trust with performers who are literally putting their bodies on the line for our vision, Vicki will share the behind-the-scenes reality of creating Showdown. Ask them anything about creating work that takes risks and turns the theatre into a space for real conversation.
Filming is taking place at this event, this will not include footage of the audience.
