THE official world premiere of a new circus production has been wowing audiences.

Worthing Theatres joined up with contemporary circus company Mimbre for The Exploded Circus, which ran at the town’s Pavilion Theatre from Friday until Sunday

The Exploded Circus is an all- female circus production that uses the scene of a devastated circus and its performers as an allegory to explore what we perceive as society and how we might rebuild it were our world to collapse.

With striking imagery and subtle humour, the show explores themes around change, hope and belonging.

Mimbre use its unique blend of physicality and narrative to tell intimate stories about human connections.

The company was formed in 1999.

It says the “creative and performance pedigree” of Mimbre’s artistic directors Lina Johansson and Silvia Fratelli have earned the company a reputation for innovation and creativity.

Lina said: “The Exploded Circus connects with current questions around change, belonging and society.

“With a feeling that the world around us is on the cusp of big changes, I want to create a performance which reflects on this in a microcosm; a show mixing spectacle and visual impact with heart and personal stories, all woven through with a strong note of hope.”

The world premiere launched Worthing Theatres’ third consecutive Summer of Circus season at the Pavilion Theatre, which welcomes some of the biggest national and international circus companies to the South Coast.

The ten-day circus festival will take place from June 22 until July 1 and will welcome companies such as NoFit State, Motionhouse, Gandini Juggling and many more for the family friendly circus season.

There will also be a series of workshops for people who are interested in practising and developing various circus skills such as juggling, aerial work and acrobatics.

Amanda O’ Reilly, head of culture for Adur and Worthing Councils, said: “We are so thrilled to be opening our third consecutive Summer of Circus season in Worthing, especially as this year marks the 250 year anniversary of this exhilarating art form.

“We have everything from the stunning world premiere by Mimbre to an exciting collaboration between two pioneering companies in the world of circus and dance: NoFit State and Motionhouse.”