A touring contemporary circus show by Delighters
Journey is a stunning, emotionally resonant ride through stories of change, challenge, and connection.
Cirqulation is Scotland’s travelling contemporary circus ensemble — delivering a vibrant showcase of thrilling, theatrical circus acts performed by some of the country’s most exciting artists. Every show features a guest act from the local area, giving each performance a new path and journey to think about.
Created by Edinburgh-based company Delighters, each edition features a fresh mix of aerial, acrobatics, dance and poetic storytelling; all connected by a powerful central theme.
Whether under a roof or under the open sky, JOURNEY is a heart-warming, immersive experience that brings contemporary circus right to your doorstep.
Family-friendly
Running time 1 hour with no interval
TOUR SCHEDULE (please click the links for more info)
Winter block:
24th October 2025 – Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh 16:00 with Antonia Maerker
24th October 2025 – Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh 19.30 with Antonia Maerker
25th October 2025 – Dalry Town Hall, Castle Douglas 14:00 with Yuliia Ivanenko
26th October 2025 – Galoshans Festival, Inverkip 14:00 with Lauren Jamieson
1st November 2025 –POSTPONEDDunoon Burgh Hall, Dunoon 13:00 with Adam Wright
15th November 2025 – Universal Hall, Findhorn 19:30 with Emma Robbie
Summer Block:
16th May 2026 – The Byre, St Andrews 14:00 with Gemma Simpson
17th May 2026 – The Burrell Collection, Pollok Park, Glasgow (Tramway) OUTDOORS 15:00 with Anna Donaldson
23rd May 2026 – Knockengorroch Festival (as part of DGAF), Dumfries and Galloway OUTDOORS 14:15 with Antonia Maerker
09th July 2026 – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 19:30 with Kris Middler
10th July 2026 – MacPhail Centre, Ullapool 19.30 with Jayne Calderwood
11th July 2026 – SEALL Festival, Isle of Skye 19:30 with Jayne Calderwood
18th July 2026 – Dunoon Burgh Hall, Dunoon 15:00 with Anna Donaldson
2nd August 2026 – CatStrand, New Galloway, 16:00 OUTDOORS TBC
Cast:
Jusztina Hermann – Director
Eric Munday – Performer (Hand balancing, Partner Acrobatics)
Freya Pellie – Performer (Rope, Contortion, Hoop, Aerial Hoop) – Spring / Summer tour
Rachael Macintyre – Performer (Rope, Clown, Aerial Silks)
Robert Gallagher-Lyall – Performer (Juggling)
Topher Dagg – Performer (Rigging, multi-chord)
Zinnia Oberski – Performer (Partner acrbatics, straps)
Saya Yamaguchi – Performer (Partner acrbatics, Hair hanging) Autumn / Winter tour and May tour)
Sarah Bebe Holmes – Performer (Trapeze, rope, multi-chord). Autumn / Winter tour)
Production:
Producer: Bronwen Nixon / Anissa Praquin
Production Manager: Jusztina Hermann
Lighting and Rigging design: Topher Dagg
Composer and Sound designer: Nik Paget-Tomlinson and Niroshini Thambar
Production design: Delighters
Graphic design: Polifilm Media
Photography: Philippe Monthoux
Funded by Creative Scotland and the National Lottery Funding
