Outdoor circus at Colby Woodland Garden
The circus is coming to Colby this summer!
- Booking advisable
On Saturday 1 August at 1pm and 4pm, Freya Sofia and her company (based in Dyffryn Ogwen) will present Journey of the Shapeshifter in the meadow at Colby.
Journey of the Shapeshifter is a circus show with aerial, acrobatics and live folk music, designed for families and audiences of all ages. Inspired by the tale of Ceridwen and Taliesen from the Mabinogi, the show follows the themes of transformation and metamorphosis of humans embodying animal forms. The greater message is that we, as animals, are part of the natural world and can live harmoniously with nature. This performance is inspired by the local landscape, folklore and folk music.
We expect this to be a very popular event, so it is strongly recommended that you pre-book your tickets online through the SPAN arts website to secure your place at one of two wonderful performances being held that day.
Location: The Meadow, Colby Woodland Gardens, Pembrokeshire Date: Saturday 1 August 2026 Times: Performance 1, 1pm | Performance 2, 4pm ( each approx. 45 minutes) Tickets: Pay What You Can – starting at £6
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Pay what you can from £6 | £6.00 |
| All Pay what you can from £6 | £11.00 |
| All Pay what you can from £6 | £16.00 |
| All Pay what you can from £6 | £22.00 |
The basics
- Accessibility
There are accessible and public toilets available on site, along with café facilities. If you have any specific access needs, please contact our SPAN Community Producer on info@span-arts.org.uk
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor show, there will be some mats for people to sit on at the front of the performance, but the remaining audience will be standing. You're welcome to bring your own seating if you wish
- Other
We will do everything to ensure the show goes on, but if there are wind gusts of over 40 miles an hour, the National Trust site will close. If heavy rain poses a risk to the performer's safety, we will have to cancel the show. In the event that we must cancel the show, your ticket price will be refunded. Otherwise, we have a no-refund policy. Parking charges at Collby Woodland Garden also apply.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play Colby Woodland Garden
Bring the whole family to Colby this summer for soft archery, meadow games and lots of fun in nature.
Family nature inspired creative craft sessions at Colby Woodland Garden
On various dates throughout the summer holidays spend a couple of hours creating keepsakes and land art from materials found in the inspiring surroundings of Colby, with guidance and help from local artist, Jeni from Rustic Revolution.
Magical herb walk and incense making at Colby Woodland Garden
Discover the wisdom of the plants and how you can bring their magic and healing ways into your life to support, nurture and nourish on all levels of being.
“If these woods could talk” history walks at Colby Woodland Garden
Guided history walks around the story-rich gardens and woodland.