26-27 Sep 2025
Bloom
Upswing
A magical open-air spectacle celebrating community, connection and the people of Shipley.
- Audio described
Shipley is set to burst into Bloom this September – with a major spectacle taking over the heart of the town.
Bloom is a large-scale performance that pays tribute to the past, present and future of Shipley and its people. It’s a show about yesterday and about tomorrow, about our shared industrial heritage and what we might build next. It’s a show about the power of community and the importance of connection. And, most of all, it’s a show about how we’re stronger when we come together as one.
Bloom is created for Bradford 2025 by Upswing, one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies. This joyful large-scale production features a cast of hundreds, including local movement artists, a community choir and Upswing’s own team of world-class acrobats. The world premiere takes place in September in the centre of Shipley. Don’t miss this one.
About Upswing
Upswing is a multi-award-winning UK-based contemporary circus company. Founded by Vicki Dela Amedume in 2006, Upswing uses the human body as an expressive tool to entertain, inspire curiosity, share urgent ideas and ignite a desire to build connection, telling new stories in extraordinary ways.
Produced at 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space.
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