Turk(ish)

Tightwire and hair-hanging combine with live music, high skill and humour to bring intimate storytelling in this unique show.

Groundswell presents: TURK(ISH) – part of BeNewquay Festival…

Turk(ish) is an empowering, autobiographical show by contemporary circus artist, Poppy Plowman. Combining live music, high skill, humour and intimate storytelling, Poppy uses tightwire and hair-hanging to explore personal struggles of identity and Western beauty standards. Through her story we follow Poppy as she embraces who she is, encouraging and inspiring audience members to do the same by nurturing an anti-oppressive attitude.

Poppy Plowman is a British circus artist with Turkish Cypriot origins. She has worked as a professional tightwire walker and hair hanger with several leading contemporary circus companies across Europe, before creating her own work. Here, Poppy collaborates with cellist Zara Hudson, combining their passions to create Turk(ish).

The show is recommended for age 7+ however it is suitable for those who are younger.

This event is made possible with generous support from Carn to Cove.

PLUS – don’t miss out on Poppy’s workshops, which are happening over the weekend of her Turk(ish) show. Find out more here.

‘Festival for Free’ £FREE Be Newquay Festival would love you to get along to this event, even if you do not have the means. Please choose a free ticket if you wouldn’t be able to attend due to your financial situation.
‘Festival Fivers’ – £5 Be Newquay Festival is subsidising this event, so you can come along by purchasing a standard ticket for just a fiver!

This event is presented by Groundswell. Find out what else is on the programme here. Join us and be creatively curious.

The Be Newquay Festival has been curated by Cornwall Council project ‘Experience Newquay’ in collaboration with local project partners Love Newquay and Visit Newquay. It is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.