Rollercoaster

Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (circus)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling! Surrounded by a huge inflatable blue structure and accompanied by electro beats composed of distorted rollercoaster sounds, Peden shares his cutting-edge tricks inspired by corkscrews, adrenaline and high-tech seatbelts. The show features a four-meter transparent tube making balls spiral around Wes' body, contemporary spinning-plate rituals, epic three-ball disco juggling and invisible seatbelts providing the safety to perform some of the most difficult juggling ever done on stage!

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Ramp access from ground level. If not using the ramp there is 2 steps into the venue.
  • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Róbert Papp 42 days ago

I have a new favourite juggler. A true master of negative space and juggling patterns. His love for the craft clearly shows in this piece of art! My eyes teared up during the finale. The only performance this year (out of ~90 I saw) where I stood up at the end to celebrate.

At first I was wondering how he'll fill the whole hour, but oh boy, he delivered! Every act he did was unique, barely any repetition. Just the writing (design?) deserves an award, let alone the execution!

He brought out the awe in me, at multiple parts during the show my jaw literally dropped. His mesmerising movements brought me to the edge of my seat, looking at what's going on and waiting for what happens next. Not a boring moment, even when he rested.

Amy H 46 days ago

Sadly didn't enjoy this - not sure if he was having a off day when I saw him - but he kept dropping things and it was a bit repetitive the tricks he was doing.

O 48 days ago

fantastic - the fact that he can keep that going for a full hour is mind blowing. the set design and the music are genius as well

Freddie Churchill 49 days ago

I have never seen juggling like this, ever. It is an art form made juggling. If you’re even slightly curious and looking at the reviews, please know this is the only show I’d happily watch again. I won’t spoil it, just know it’s one of the most ambitious and unique circus shows I’ve seen.

bri 50 days ago

this is one of the best shows i've ever seen at the fringe. an amazing performer, juggler, and genuine person who cares about his craft, wes pushes himself and our expectations constantly with many new mediums and constantly higher and harder tricks with bigger and bigger spectacles, truly a must-watch for anyone looking for a good time and a great performer

Florian 54 days ago

It's amazing! I loved the part when he takes the risk of trying tricks that are SO hard, that even HE can't do them: it shows great humility and makes it so much.. human!

Well deserved standing ovation at the end

LK 54 days ago

To say he’s just a juggler doesn’t do him justice. Astonishing skill and inventive routines, you’d need to be able to watch in slow motion to appreciate the complexity of some of his tricks. Recommended.

Tobias 56 days ago

Fabulous show! It's funny, impressive (astonishing juggling), incredibly creative, cute and also endearing as Wes makes it very personal.

Duncan Green 58 days ago

Really enjoyable first show for us at this year's fringe. Bit too long - should have ended after the penultimate big climax, and wanted it to hit some more crazy heights, but still a lot of fun in a genre that's new to us.

Thomas 58 days ago

What a show! Wes creates little fantasy worlds with his juggling skills! Sometimes you can't even see how quickly things develop! It's an outstanding event that is suitable for children and adults alike! Everyone will be amazed at what flies through the air and is caught again! It's fantastic!

Amy Macleod 58 days ago

Wow! Rollercoaster is such an awesome, immersive show and Wes is so talented. We had no idea what to expect but were captivated from start to finish. Our young daughter loved it, too. A must for rollercoaster and juggling fans alike!

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One4Review (4/5 stars) 48 days ago

The audience was thoroughly captivated, rewarding Peden with a well-deserved standing ovation.

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BroadwayBaby (4/5 stars) 53 days ago

This performance pushes boundaries and showcases a new style of juggling

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The Circus Diaries 58 days ago

This unusual spectacle could be one of the best kept secrets on the Fringe. Don’t let yourself miss out.

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A Youngish Perspective (4.5/5 stars) 60 days ago

Seatbelts ready for juggling like you’ve never seen before

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