NoFit State Circus
NoFit State Circus
4.5
TheatresLessons & WorkshopsTheatre & Performances
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
NoFit State is the UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, producing professional touring productions and a wide variety of community, training, and education projects for people of all ages. Over the last 10 years NoFit State's touring productions have visited 15 different countries, played to audiences of over 500,000, have been critically acclaimed and won numerous prestigious international arts awards. The company's community programme runs seven days a week at its community home on Four Elms Road, Cardiff. Students of all ages follow a range of professional and recreational pathways while learning a range of skills in the circus repertoire, from traditional ground and manipulation skills to exhilarating aerial and acrobatic disciplines.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Clare12
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Just about the best circus I have ever been to. A fantastic and inexpensive day out. The creativity and imagination that went in to the show is incredible. The live band are first class and the performers are amazing. Will definitely go again and would highly recommend.
Written 16 April 2023
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A T
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Friends
There were some fabulous performers in this show who displayed amazing strength, skill and grace. There were also some mediocre ones who got in the way of the real talent.
The music was at worst irritating and at best bland.
It wasn’t bad, just not what I expected and difficult to follow and understand the point of the scenes…was there supposed to be a storyline?
The worst part was the ‘ungendered’ toilets. I’m all for inclusivity, but believe it should be a choice offered. Perhaps have more options? Maybe male, female AND ungendered, so it’s not excluding those who don’t wish to share personal moments with the opposite sex? More toilets were needed anyway as the queues were horrendous!
Written 8 September 2022
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Rockgoby
UK45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
A beguiling and magical show, combining a strong theme and wonderful acrobatic & musical performances. This is the second NoFit State production that I have seen, and they have surpassed the high standard set by their previous show. There is a very clear narrative; certainly in the first half, which is quite dark in tone (lent extra poignance by current world events). But this is offset by humour and incredible acrobatics and does not exclude a younger audience; my eight year old enjoyed it immensely.

From the moment the show begins, you get a real sense of conviction from the performers; they command the stage with such confidence and wonderful interaction with the audience. Some of the acrobatic feats simply defy physics & belief.

The synergy with the live music works beautifully; the musicians/singers would be a compelling act in their own right, demonstrating a great breadth of ability. The female vocalist is simply sensational.
This really is a show not to be missed and is a wonderful evening of entertainment for all age groups. Sometimes a two hour show can drag on, but I was left wondering where the time went. Simply mesmerising.
Written 1 September 2022
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Ann L
Stoke-on-Trent, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Brilliant show at Hanley Forest Park. Not really for kids. Some quite scary moments. Amazingly talented performers. Excellent original music. Terrific choreography. Great night out. Will definitely go again.
Written 29 June 2022
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Sallyseren
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
We visited No Fit State again when they recently visited Bangor as we saw them last time and were blown away with their creative talent, Once again were stunned by their performances. This show is deeply moving and I was completely engrossed both in the meaning and in the collaboration between them all. This show...like the last,will stay with me forever. Thankyou N.F.S.
Written 12 June 2022
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hippo!999
Wales, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
Absolutely amazing experience. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. Such a wonderful performance full of energy, passion, dance, music, bravery and so much more. No ordinary circus!
Written 5 June 2022
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Richard H
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
A fabulously fun couple of hours. Our 13 year old spent the entire time wide-eyed and completely transfixed. Yes, the theme is supposed to be a bit dark, but nothing that children won't be fine with, and anyway the general exuberance of the performers shines though. Highly recommended.
Written 5 June 2022
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MONTSE D
Godmanchester, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
Superb!!! Modern circus with excellent performance, huge variety of characters and beautiful music in vivo, and excellent combination of artistic exercises, top quality!!! Highly recommended! Best circus ever!!!
Written 31 May 2022
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Emma_Andy100
Birmingham, UK400 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Sabotage, Bangor:

Joy. Talent. Strength. Chaos. Intimate. Fun. Raw. Entertainment. Heels. Awe. Beauty. Happy. Continuous. Drama. Energy. Family. Fairground. Live. Alive. Chopping. Changing. Donald. Trump. Technical. Intense. Flying. Fluid. Musical. Magical. Movement. Friends. Circus. Trust. Unique. Hair. Emotional. Art. Rollercoaster. Breathtaking.

Unallocated seating in a proper big top tent. Starts before it starts - get seated 10 mins early. 2 hours 20 mins including an interval.

Bar, hot snack food & popcorn.

Toilets outside via some steps - good, clean. Accessible toilets via a lift which requires a member of staff to do the up/down buttons. Friendly, helpful staff.

Free car park a couple of mins walk.

Very tempted to go and see it again, sitting on the other side of the tent to see the same amazing show from a different perspective!
Written 28 May 2022
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StMichaelOrthodox
Narberth, UK6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Undeniably talented crew offering daring and skilled high points, but the show is over protracted and bleak with barely a light moment in 2.5 hours.

The chilli nachos consumed at half time caused two of our party to be ill the same evening and the following day.
Written 26 April 2022
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  • Mon - Sat 09:00 - 21:00