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Our Story
Born in the heart of North Wales, Peregrine Circus is a traveling troupe of acrobats, artists, and musicians, united by a love of live performance and a deep connection to the landscapes and legends of this land.
We bring original, hand-crafted shows to towns and villages across Wales and beyond, blending high-level circus with rich storytelling, live music, and a sense of enchantment. Peregrine Circus is a traditional all-human village green circus, so there are no animals.
Peregrine Circus enters its second year following the whirlwind success of its debut show in 2025. Founded and directed by Robin, the company creates immersive, story-driven circus that blends live music, movement, and myth.
Meet the Team
The creative team behind Belly of the Whale brings together choreographers, designers, and musicians to shape a world born of myth and tide. Through movement, sound, and design, they conjure an oceanic realm where imagination drifts beneath the waves and every detail moves with the rhythm of the sea.
Meet the cast of 2025
Before we dive into the Belly of the Whale, we wanted to introduce a few of the friendly faces who bring this underwater world to life - the ever-curious Russ “Erwyd” Erwood, the graceful and fearless Viktoria Murtinova, and the effortlessly charming Gents.
Each of them carries a glimmer of the deep - from the laughter that ripples across the waves to the quiet moments of wonder beneath the surface. Together, they weave the tale of the Whale’s belly - a place of mystery, mischief, and unexpected magic.
Hold your breath… we’re about to take you below the surface.
Russel 'Erwyd' Erwood
The curator of comedy and curios
Roll up, roll up for Erwyd, Conwy’s longest-serving official jester and a master of mirth for over a decade! You may have glimpsed him juggling jokes at Conwy Castle, conjuring chuckles at Plas Mawr, or dazzling crowds at Greenwood Family Park.
Having trained in circus from the age of 14, Erwyd honed his craft under a Cirque du Soleil alum and an ex-postman with a flair for the fabulous. His career has taken him from castle courtyards to television screens, rubbing elbows with legends like Sir Terry Wogan (and urinals with Sylvester McCoy – long story).
Laura
The Whirlwind of Wonder
Spinning into the spotlight with grace and power, Laura is a cyr wheel and hula hoop artist who brings pure magic to the ring. Self-taught in hula hoops and professionally trained in cyr wheel at the National Centre for Circus Arts, Laura fuses precision and playfulness into every performance.
Her routines are a kaleidoscope of colour, control, and creativity—each spin a story, each twirl a triumph. Whether she’s carving circles in the air or lighting up the stage with her boundless energy, Laura leaves hearts racing and eyes wide with wonder.
The Gents
Geza, Attila and Felix
Teeterboard
Duo Revolution
Gonzalez & Jasmine
Direct from Argentina, Duo Revolution is a fiery fusion of tradition, rhythm, and raw power. Blending the masculine strength of the gaucho with the fierce energy of the modern woman, their act is a whirlwind of pounding drums, spinning boleadoras, and explosive choreography that will leave you breathless.
When they’re not touring, they perform with Cirque XXI—one of Argentina’s most celebrated circuses—and always return to their roots at Revolution Gaucho and Circo Rodas, where it all began.
This enigmatic duo has performed in more than 13 countries, lighting up stages around the world with their unique blend of folkloric dance and circus artistry.
Viktoria
The Songbird of the Silks
From the faraway hills of Slovakia to the heart of Denbighshire, Viktoria brings fire, flair, and flight to the circus ring. A classically trained singer from Trinity Laban Conservatoire, she stumbled upon circus life quite literally—during a class that sent her skyward—and never looked back.
Now a seasoned aerialist and vocalist, Viktoria has soared under the canvas of Giffords Circus, Russells International Circus, Cirque du Hilarious, and more, weaving music and movement into every show.When not defying gravity or belting out ballads, Viktoria roams the wilds of Wales in search of waterfalls, ancient cairns, and the occasional argument with a badger.
The Bards
Seth, Cori & Michael
Seth Bye is a composer and multi-instrumentalist specialising in traditional music styles. He is performing on fiddle, accordion, bass, tenor guitar, and vocals. Seth is often known for his 870-mile foot-powered tour of the Wales Coast Path with Filkin’s Drift - an endeavor described by Mark Radcliffe as a 'truly epic journey' (BBC Radio 2).
Michael Chance is an artist who also plays the drums. Or he's a musician who paints. He's never quite made up his mind. He's usually found roaming the waterways of East London or the perilous wilds of Hertfordshire aboard his narrowboat. He plays in a post-folk band called Pudding, which is just as tasty as it sounds!
Cori Smith (BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist 2019) is a viola player and composer from the North of England. Introduced to folk music through playing in the National Youth Folk Ensemble (NYFE) under Sam Sweeney’s direction, she’s gone on to play and write in many different constellations, performing at folk festivals and venues across the UK and Sweden.
Robin Timson: Founder
Kate Smyth: Choreographer
Emma Campbell: Asst Choreographer
Annabel Edkins: Set designer
Beth Bullock: Costume Designer
Seth Bye: Musical Director
Nathan Flowers
Mathew Cornelius
Jake, the farmer
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