Underbelly has unveiled its exciting programme for this year’s Circus Hub at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The critically acclaimed Circus Hub on the Meadows returns this August with a lineup of 11 shows spanning circus, cabaret, comedy, variety, and more. Set across two stunning venues – the iconic Lafayette Big Top and Beauty Spiegeltent – along with a vibrant outdoor bar, Circus Hub has become a true landmark of the Fringe and a must-visit destination for all ages. Tickets are on sale now via Underbelly Edinburgh.
Audiences will once again be invited to run away to the magical world of the Circus Hub – the ultimate home of awe-inspiring and one-of-a-kind live performances. Making its UK debut on the Meadows is the latest show from CIRCA: WOLF. Known for their innovative and emotionally resonant performances, this troupe redefines the boundaries of modern circus. CIRCA: WOLF has captivated audiences with its physicality and exploration of primal human instincts. With daring acrobatics and intricate choreography, this show has been celebrated for its “weightless dancing, great music and animalistic formations” (Tagesspiegel), and described as “a rollercoaster ride of emotions from beginning to end” (Berliner Zeitung).
Bernie Dieter, the acclaimed queen of Weimar punk cabaret, is set to make an eagerly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Fringe with her latest show Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett. Renowned for her one-of-a-kind blend of live music, circus, and comedy, Dieter curates a lineup which has seen sword swallowers, aerialists, and fire-breathers perform alongside her and her live punk jazz band. As an “exuberant, juicy, guns-blazing performance that makes other cabarets look stale and tame” (Arts Desk), this show truly embodies Bernie’s unique spirit: bold and unapologetic. Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett is a celebration of freedom, individuality, and pushing boundaries, defying expectations at every song.
This year’s programme also features the return of fan favourites such as Sophie’s Surprise 29th and Trash Test Dummies alongside bold new shows making their debut on the Meadows including Edinburgh smash hit Mythos: Ragnarök – a show that truly defines the Edinburgh Fringe; a pulse-raising fusion of Norse mythology and wrestling that’s redefining physical theatre.
This year sees more family-friendly shows than ever, with six spectacular productions with fun for all the family at its heart. From the magic of The Flying Bubble Show to the heartwarming acrobatics of The Ugly Duckling, along with All Star Circus, there’s nowhere else to be this August.
Since 2015, the Circus Hub has played host to world-famous acts as well as emerging talent, and this year will be no different. As a hub of creativity, each day performances will blow audiences away with acrobatics and awe-inspiring stunts.
Underbelly’s Head of Programming Marina Dixon said: “This year’s Circus Hub brings together a fantastic mix of shows from around the world, with more UK circus than ever before. We’re thrilled to welcome back returning favourites with exciting new work, alongside fresh voices bringing something special to the Meadows. The programme is full of joy, spectacle and heart. There really is something for everyone.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
