Marion Sauvebois revs up with the death-defying Cirque Berserk

DIRECT from a sold-out season in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Cirque Berserk’s death-defying stuntmen are now heading to the Wyvern Theatre.

Combining contemporary circus-style skills with off-the-scale thrilling action, Cirque Berserk is a danger-filled spectacle that has amazed audiences of all ages since its launch five years ago.

The act was formed in a bid to take circus acts to the next level.

“It came out of some work I was doing with Zippos Circus,” said founder and producer Martin Burton.

“They wanted to offer something a bit edgier. It’s not silly clowns with red noses smiling at kiddies. It’s quite hard-edged and stunt-orientated. It’s as much for the adults as it is for the children.”

Cirque Berserk boasts what has been touted as the world’s most perilous circus act – the Globe of Terror.

The stunt sees three motorcyclists riding in an enclosed steel globe with a volunteer standing in the middle of all the action.

“It’s never been done before in theatres except by Cirque Berserk,” said Martin.

“Every act is pushing the boundary in one way or another.

“What we have done is look around the world for the best of everything. We have the best acrobats from Kenya and Cuba. The Globe of Terror comes from South America. I travel the world to find top-class acts.”

Cirque Berserk will be at the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday and Tuesday, with up to two shows a day. Tickets cost between £17.50 and £23.

To book call 01793 524481 or go to swindontheatres.co.uk