East London has a circus company, and it's very good. Revel Puck — based in Hackney Wick — has built a reputation for bold, theatrical, non-traditional work that blends world-class acrobatics with genuine storytelling. This Easter, they're coming home to the Olympic Park with their biggest show yet: A Glimmer Daze Gambit.
The show runs at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (Hopkins Field) from Thursday 2 April to Sunday 12 April 2026 — 11 nights and weekend matinees under their Chapiteau tent. This is also the launch of Revel Puck's first-ever large-scale touring season: 200 days on the road, taking the company and their tent across the UK to bring contemporary circus into local communities.
A Glimmer Daze Gambit tells the story of Stella and Kit, who arrive at a circus — having never seen one before — eager to join the troupe and find a place to belong. It's 100 minutes of circus storytelling, featuring a cast of performers from London, Argentina, the USA, Ethiopia, and Canada. The show is described by the company as being about "hope, arrival and community" — and while those themes run through every act, the overwhelming experience is one of joy, skill, and spectacle.
Show times are: Thursday and Friday at 4:30pm and 7pm; Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 2:30pm, and 5:30pm. A limited number of £2 community tickets are available for local schools and community groups (charities, children's clubs, volunteer organisations) — email [email protected] to request them. Standard tickets are priced accessibly for a London circus show, and the on-site experience at Hopkins Field includes a bar, popcorn and snacks, merchandise, and the opportunity to meet the cast after each performance.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is one of London's great public spaces — 560 acres of parkland, waterways, and venues along the River Lea in Stratford. Getting there is easy (Stratford station, served by the Central Line, Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, and multiple National Rail services, is minutes from the park), and there's no shortage of things to do before and after the show: the Aquatics Centre, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, London Stadium, and the park's cafes and riverside walks are all nearby.
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
What is A Glimmer Daze Gambit?
Revel Puck's new full-length circus show — 100 minutes of acrobatics, storytelling, and spectacle following characters Stella and Kit as they join a circus troupe. The cast includes performers from London, Argentina, the USA, Ethiopia, and Canada.
Are there cheap tickets available?
Yes — a limited number of £2 community tickets are available for local schools, charities, children's clubs, and volunteer organisations. Email [email protected] to request them. Standard tickets are also affordably priced.
Is the show suitable for children?
Yes — the show is designed for all ages and works brilliantly as a family outing. It is performed under a traditional circus tent (Chapiteau) at Hopkins Field in the Olympic Park.
Getting there: Stratford station (Central Line, Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, National Rail) is the main gateway to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, about 5 minutes' walk. There is also parking in the Olympic Park area. Hopkins Field, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.
Event Venue
The Revel Puck Big Top, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hopkins Field, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST, Barking, United Kingdom
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