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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh getting huge circus with daring 'Globe of Death' and acrobats

Edinburgh is set to see one of the UK's biggest and most daring circus shows arrive in time for the summer.

Cirque Berserk! have confirmed they will be returning to the capital for the first time since 2019 for the fringe, with jaw-dropping acts and a full cast of acrobats.

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Pitching up the big top at the Pleasance, the show will feature a number of performances, from comedic skits to some gut-wrenching stunts.

With a cast of over 30 people, the hour-long show is set to feature what is described as the "Globe of Death", which will see five stuntmen race motorbikes around the cage.

Driving at speeds of over 60mph, the group will be just a hairs length away from a fatal crash, leaving audiences with their hearts in their mouths as they perform the act.

Not to be tried at home, the circus will also showcase the "smallest showman" Paulo Dos Santos, who his just 3 foot 6 inches tall.

As well as the likes of the Timbuktu Tumblers, an African street-acrobat group, the show will also include one of the "best foot jugglers of our time."

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A giant fire-breathing robot will also be making an appearance alongside Elberel, a Mongolian contortionist who can shoot an arrow with her feet whilst in a handstand.

Performing from August 3-28, the show will be running both afternoon and evening performances almost every day with a few exceptions.

You can find more information on how to get tickets here.

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