A family-friendly circus and musical theatre show featuring acrobatics, balancing acts and live vocals, with Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee.
Cirque is back at York Barbican on Sunday 2 May 2027, with a new production for the 2027 season. It's a family-friendly show that puts musical theatre favourites alongside circus skill and artistry, so it works as much for people who love the West End as for those who prefer the big top. The whole thing is set to a soundtrack of musical theatre classics, and the live vocals run through the set.
On the circus side, you'll see daring acrobatics and balancing acts. Those are performed by a cast of international circus artists, and they're joined by sensational vocalists who handle the singing live. It's that mix of the two that gives the show its shape: the musical theatre songs provide the thread, and the circus acts fill in the gaps. The production is billed as family-friendly, so it's one you can take the kids to rather than something to save for a night out with adults.
Two familiar faces are returning for this one: Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee. They've both been part of Cirque before, and they're back in the line-up for this new 2027 show. Between them and the rest of the cast, the bill brings together vocalists and international circus performers on the same stage, with the acrobatics and balancing acts running alongside the live singing.
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The show starts at 2pm on Sunday 2 May at York Barbican. If you're bringing children, keep in mind that under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. There are also hospitality options available if you want to make a bit more of the afternoon.
