NoFit State Circus – carnation | 7yrs+

May 2, 2026

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May 25, 2026
2:00 pm

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10:00 pm
Big top at Black Rock, eastern end of Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1FY

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.

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

Previews: Sat 2 May, 2pm & 7.30pm
Premiere: Sun 3 May, 3pm
Mon 4, Sat 9, Sat 16, Sat 23 May, 2pm & 7.30pm
Wed 6–Fri 8, Wed 13–Fri 15, Wed 20–Fri 22 May, 7.30pm
Sun 10, Sun 17, Sun 24, Mon 25 May, 3pm

brightonfestival.org/whats-on/Xs7-carnation/

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