Tricks of the trade: Cirque Berserk!

Roll up, roll up your sleeves' is the message given to any students considering the circus as a possible performance career, with many possible avenues to explore. Whether in front of an audience or backstage, with a bit of hard work and a keen love of theatre it's an often-overlooked area of performance which one company is hoping those interested might wish to explore.

Having recently finished a West End run at the Garrick Theatre in London, Cirque Berserk! is one of the country's biggest and most well-known circus troupes. With an entirely non-verbal performance, the show appeals to all audiences. With regular sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and Hyde Parks' Winter Wonderland for example, there's plenty to excite those interested in the diverse roles available, such as that of Polly Witherick, one of Cirque Berserk!'s current artists.