'TYGER'- A Circus Confession By Fools Delight Circus

Fools Delight, the UK's most intimate and magical circus, is set to return to Ham Court this summer with a brand-new production: TYGER.

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, this year's show promises a perilous and beautiful journey through the fearful symmetry of the human experience.

Created by a team of world-class circus artists, producers and culinary creatives, including Lil Rice, Sam Goodburn and Dave Cross, Fools Delight blends the most spellbinding circus artistry with an exquisite three-course communal feast.

Inspired by William Blake's iconic poem, TYGER is a bold exploration of the contradictions and dichotomies within us all. The production will feature a series of stunning circus duos that bring this duality to life through high-skill acrobatics and aerial dance, exploring the fearful symmetry inherent in the human spirit.

Resident clown Sam Goodburn returns to light the way through the spectacle, joined by the electrifying presence of drag queen Force Majeure, Lil Rice on vocals and the Cyr wheel, and a cast of fallen angels. The performance will be further heightened by dramatic elemental displays, featuring both fire and water acts.

A Feast for the Senses
True to the Fools Delight tradition, the Dinner Show remains at the heart of this year's run of shows. Guests will enjoy a mouth-watering three-course feast created by Head Chef Dave Cross, whose culinary magic is designed to flow seamlessly with the performance. This summer features 10 exclusive dinner shows, ensuring an intimate atmosphere where the performative plating makes every guest part of the story.

Daytime Delights and Special Guests
Fool's Delight 2026 summer season also offers a variety of daytime programming and special cultural events. For the first time, legendary clown Tweedy will bring his high energy to Fools Delight for a series of brand new solo daytime shows, followed by family-focused Fools Day performances towards the end of the run.

Wild Arts will also be taking over the Fools Big Top to perform two nights of Opera on Monday 21st and Tuesday 28th of July.

Prices start from £60/adults and £10/children.

Prices:
Silver Circus and Dinner Show Ticket: GBP 90.00,
Gold Circus and Dinner Show Ticket: GBP 100.00,
Adult Ticket Day Show: GBP 15.00,
Child Ticket Day Show: GBP 10.00,
Dress Rehearsal Circus and Dinner Show Ticket: GBP 60.00

Artists: Lil Rice, Sam Goodburn, Tweedy The Clown, Force Majeure