26 & 27 Sep 2025
Bloom
Upswing
A magical open-air circus spectacle celebrating community, connection and the people of Shipley.
- Audio described
- Wheelchair user access
Shipley is set to burst into Bloom this September – with a major contemporary circus spectacle taking over the heart of the town.
Bloom is a large-scale circus performance celebrating the spirit of Bradford and its people – who we are today and who we could become tomorrow.
Taking place on the streets and in the skies of Shipley, it’s a show about connection, possibility and what we can build together – a bold and joyful expression of community and local pride.
This large-scale production features a cast of hundreds, including local performers, movement artists, community choirs, and the world-class acrobats and aerialists of Upswing, one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies.
Bloom premiere takes place in September in the centre of Shipley, and tickets are just £2 for adults and free for children and seniors. 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.
Access
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This is an outdoor, standing event.
Audio Described
This event will have Audio Description in English.
Tickets →
- AD = Audio Described
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