Swamp Circus to Host Rakker Storytelling Festival at Chyan Cultural Centre

Swamp Circus has announced its Rakker Storytelling Festival, a two-day celebration of circus arts, puppetry and storytelling, taking place at the Chyan Cultural Centre on the 20th and 21st September 2025.

The festival promises a weekend filled with workshops, stories and world-class shows for all ages.

What’s On Each Day

The daily programme includes:

• 12:00pm – Café Open

• 1:00pm – Circus Workshop

• 2:00pm – Swamp Story Time

• 3:00pm – Guest Performance

Saturday 20th September

The festival opens with The Misadventures of Thor, presented by Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre. This comedic romp through Nordic myths follows Thor—tall, brave, strong, but none too bright—as he stumbles through blunders, giants and embarrassing rescues.

With puppetry, storytelling and larger-than-life characters, this family show brings Viking legends to life with flair and humour.

Sunday 21st September

The weekend closes with The Marionette Circus by award-winning puppet company Noisy Oyster.

Audiences are invited under the big top for a spectacle of aerial trapeze, cycling stunts, trampolining tricks and mischievous clowns. Combining puppetry with mime, clowning and original music, this show is designed to delight all ages.

Ticket Information

Tickets are available via Ticket Source.

• Full Day: £16

• Show Only: £10

• Concessions available

Swamp Circus says the festival “promises a weekend of laughter, wonder, and circus magic for audiences of all ages.”