Circus Of Horrors

There was Blood, gore and much, much more in the new circus of horrors show – The Asylum, which rolled into the Princess Theatre Torquay.

The show is not for the faint-hearted with nudity, swearing graphic tricks and illusions all high on the agenda. All I’ll say is that if you are squeamish then this production just is not for you, this show is all about the shock factor.

The thousand or so in the audience loved every second of what can only be called a modern day freak show.

All the acts, including the man who has the worlds strertchiest skin, to the human pin cushion, who happily skewers his face with metal rods, all received massive applause.

One of the most shocking moments was when a dwarf attached a vacuum cleaner to a part of the body that he shouldn’t and dragged it around the stage with only the suction hiding his modesty, at this point my head was in my hands.

The acrobats in this crazy circus were first class. The elegant and beautiful aerial drapes used in so many shows were replaced by long metal chains, which one performer wrapped himself in and swung around in the rafters. His agility was mind blowing.

He also featured later in the show balancing on a human hamster wheel… His moves on the wheel were jaw dropping. Four Kenyan acrobats were also thrilling to watch.

Circus of Horrors is carefully conducted by Dr Haze and is complimented by live rock music.

Admittedly this show may not be everyone’s kettle of fish, but it is hugely entertaining in an odd kind of way.

                                                                  Review - Dawn Ellis  Courtesy - Mid Devon Advertiser (Tindle Newspapers)