PEREGRINE
CIRCUS

With a deep passion for Wales, and boundless enthusiasm, Kate is delighted to join forces with director Robin Timson of Peregrine Circus for the upcoming production of Belly of the Whale - a world of movement, rhythm, and deep emotion.

For Kate, this is always a special time: each day of rehearsal brings new discoveries as the company dives into the flow of the show, finding the dynamic energy, shared spirit, and unexpected beauty in every individual artist and musician who brings this world to life.

Their artistry of unique skills will be both challenged and transformed, as together they create a living ocean of sound and motion within the tent. 

Seth Bye leads the music of Belly of the Whale with spirit, sensitivity, and a touch of mischief. As Musical Director for Peregrine Circus, he brings together musicians and instruments from across worlds - weaving melodies that rise and fall like the sea itself.

Seth 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). You can also catch him in a duo with Cori Smith, a fellow Peregrine musician. Check out Tightrope Moon.

Costume designer Beth Bullock brings her creative artistry to Peregrine Circus once again, crafting the visual identity of Belly of the Whale through fabric, texture, and tone.

Having worked on Peregrine’s debut show, working from her studio in Gloucestershire she has loved being back designing the costumes and piecing them together for this years Peregrine show in the magical setting of North Wales. A big thanks to Lara Skowronska, Emily Ejderos and Edie Bainbridge for bringing the costume ideas to life.
 

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Scenic designer Annabel Edkins returns to bring her distinctive vision to Peregrine Circus, shaping the visual world of Belly of the Whale - an immersive realm where myth and sea merge.

Her designs transform the circus tent into a living, breathing world - a place of light, shadow, and shifting depth. Working closely with the creative team, Annabel draws inspiration from the movement of water, the texture of natural forms, and the timeless mystery of what lies beneath the waves.
 

Edie Bainbridge is a multidisciplinary artist, mainly focusing on costume design. As a professional trick rider herself, she brings expertise from on and off stage to her work. For this production Edie designed and created the headdresses and contributed to the construction of the set.

Costume maker Emily Ejderos is delighted to be part of the Peregrine Circus costume team for a second year running.

Having grown up in the mystical woods of Sweden, Emily feels a strong connection to North Wales and draws inspiration from its landscape and folklore. She enjoys working on ideas and projects that tell stories of a magical underworld through colour and fabric.

'Lil does the marketing'.

This is Jack, our technician.

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He's the single phase professor and an absolute beast on the keyboard with a whopping 120wpm.