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carnation

NoFit State Circus | World Premiere
23 performances between Sat 2 - Mon 25 May 2026, various times
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THE REVOLUTION IS COMING AND I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR

A physical, human, sensual rollercoaster of large-scale immersive circus about hope in rebellion.

World-class circus, live music and bold cinematic imagery collide in a charged, mesmeric big top experience, created and directed by Firenza Guidi (SABOTAGE, 2024).

Blending humour, heart and real risk, carnation dives head first into rebellion, resistance and hope in turbulent times, channelling twentieth century dystopian fiction to speak clearly to the world we’re living in now.

With 40 years at the forefront of UK contemporary circus, NoFit State continues to push the artform in exciting new directions; always making bold, daring, accessible work for audiences of all ages who would rather step into the unknown than watch from the sidelines.

Recommended Ages 7+

'Once inside the big top, you are enveloped in a world of magic.' The Guardian

Tonight's performance (Thu 14) will be going ahead as planned

"Wild, witty, rebellious and wonderfully alive, carnation is circus with heart, muscle, humour and political bite."  Brighton & Hove News 

★★★★ 'carnation is impressive and captivating to audiences of all ages – and attention spans. Transitioning between vignettes that showcase the physical, the artistic, and the humorous -sometimes all at once – employing high wire, trapeze, acrobatic gymnastics, high jinx clowning, and truly enjoyable ingenuity bringing rich skillsets together.' Entertainment Now

Trailer

A woman in a white outfit holds a man up with his legs in the air, their hands are joined together and they're lit by a white spotlight
A man in a white leotard carries another man on his back, they appear to be running around
Two people are suspended using ropes, they are back lit by an orange light
A bald man in a black shirt laughs maniacally
A man in a black outfit doing the splits on a tightrope
A woman hangs from some poles, kicking her leg out and looking downward
A group of musicians playing a banjo, accordian, violin are moving around on a wheeled platform pulled by a big trike
A woman lay on her side in a spotlight whilst a man does a handstand on top of her
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A woman in a white outfit holds a man up with his legs in the air, their hands are joined together and they're lit by a white spotlight
A man in a white leotard carries another man on his back, they appear to be running around
Two people are suspended using ropes, they are back lit by an orange light
A bald man in a black shirt laughs maniacally
A man in a black outfit doing the splits on a tightrope
A woman hangs from some poles, kicking her leg out and looking downward
A group of musicians playing a banjo, accordian, violin are moving around on a wheeled platform pulled by a big trike
A woman lay on her side in a spotlight whilst a man does a handstand on top of her
'The acts are riotous for youngsters, the parents and their grandparents alike'
The Argus (on Lexicon)
'Do not miss out, NoFit State in my view eclipse Cirque du Soleil'
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Highly Recommended Show - 'Teeming with invention and cinematic in scope'
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