‘Let’s All Go Berserkus’ – Cirque Berserk, The Churchill Theatre, Bromley. 18.01.207

I am now delighted to say that I am now blogging for the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, and for my first Press night I was invited to view the opening night of the Cirque Berserk tour of the UK.

I do love this theatre, and one of those reasons is for its seating, I feel that you would find it hard to have a bad view in any of the seats. They are also very comfy, with plenty of leg room! Tonight myself and my friend Laura were situated in Row L seats 36, and 37, which was to the far left side of the stage. From the photo you can see the view was in no way need of complaining, and I could see all that was happening except from the top left corner but that was no issue for this show. I feel also with this particular show the further back you are the more you see rather than cranking your neck to look up to some of the amazing stunts! So I would recommend these seats.

Cirque Berserk is a full on entertainment show, filled to the brim with amazing talent, and dare dropping stunts! It even tells you in the name that this show isn’t for the faint hearted as Berserk definition is ‘out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied’ and that is exactly what you get.

Creative Directors and Founder Julius Green and Martin Burton have brought together a wide range of talent portrayed by circus trained performers, and bring their Big top shows to a theatre audience! I love this approach as it welcomes new audiences to come and experience circus entertainment without being under a big top tent, something that not all members of the public which to partake in. You do not loose anything from it, and it was lovely to view talent in the comfy seats within the Churchill Theatre rather than being in a tent in a field.

When awaiting the show to start, there was an interesting announcement to advise the shows audience that phone use is welcome to the show, encouraging you to use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat to our hearts. A rare occurrence these days, but by partaking in the request I could see as to why they ask you too, having shared video’s and photos on Facebook, Laura and I were getting comments about people now wanting to buy tickets! Just shows at times social network can work wonders, and spread the word of mouth for a show within seconds!

But then what is there not to like about this show? It is one for all ages, with comedy, acrobatic skills, aerial acts, and life threating stunts, that has you on the edge of your seat, its hard to pick a favourite from the bunch! Tropicana Troupe that catapult themselves into the air with a springboard, to the, somersault back down safely on the mat,  Jackie a strap acrobat glides through the air with so much ease its hard to believe that she is protected with just straps as a support to stop her falling to the ground! The top extreme stunt however has to be the Lucius Team in the Globe of Terror, with the use of motorbikes that drive in a globe on the stage, and make it look like ease. Even with four cyclists zooming around they leave without a scratch mark on them, it was a fantastic finale to end the show.

But it wasn’t all stunts, but talents also, I particularly liked the duo Jose and Gaby who displayed a beautiful and moving contemporary dance number with amazing strength, agility and equilibrium portrayed so effortless it was a delight to watch. Germaine Delbosq a foot juggler from France managed to juggle balls, rings and cylinders all in one go with just her feet, proving that ladies can defiantly multitask! There was also Tweedy, the clown of the circus who had the audience chuckling to his slapstick comedy…I do feel he needs to glue his hat on his head to prevent him from loosing it so much! He was joy to behold, and the kids would love him.

I have only mentioned a fair few of the acts who performed, and that’s not to say that they weren’t just as good as the ones above, because anyone who goes to this show will come away with their favourite act, that wont leave them disappointed. If you are looking for a good family entertainment show this is one to go to, even with your friends it will leave you with something to talk about when you leave.

Cirque Berserk is playing at the Churchill Theatre until the 21st January for tickets you just need to go here, but Cirque Berserk is travelling all over England sharing the talent to theatre’s for all to see for all information go to their main site here. You wont be disappointed!