CARNATION 2026
The revolution is coming and I have nothing to wear.
Welcome to the Big Top!
NoFit State celebrates its 40th anniversary with a stunning new production.
CARNATION hurls you into a human, sensual rollercoaster of large-scale immersive circus about hope in rebellion.
World-class circus, live music and bold-cinematic imagery collide in an all-embracing big top experience from award-winning director Firenza Guidi.
Boisterous, audacious and emotional, it unleashes jaw-dropping skills, heart-stopping moments and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
NoFit State creates bold, daring work that is accessible to people of all ages.
Nothing in CARNATION makes it unsuitable for children, but it was not made specifically for them.
Everyone’s welcome. Step into the tent; walk out braver, more awake and part of something bigger.
- Dates: 11 April - 19 April 2026
- Venue: NoFit State Big Top Tent, Salt Lake Car Park, Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl, CF36 5TS
- Duration: approx. 2 hours inc, interval
- Age guidance: Nothing in CARNATION makes it unsuitable for children, but it was not made specifically for them.
- Access: step-free, toilets, blue badge parking, refreshments on site
Family offer
A family of 4 can attend for the special price of £45
You will need to have at least 1 adult and 1 child (under 16) in your group
Please note, the performances on 11 & 12 April are preview shows.
Preview performance: raw, in‑progress CARNATION. Surprises expected - £10 special price
Pricing
£20 Full Price
£12 Concession
£45 Family of 4
£55 Family of 5
£65 Family of 6
As part of our environmental policy, we do not issue paper tickets. Your booking confirmation email is your proof of purchase!
Box Office number: 02921 321 021
Box Office hours: 10am - 4pm
If we miss your call please leave a message and we will call you back during our open hours.
Accessibility
We work to make our performances as accessible as possible. If you or anyone in your group has additional access needs, please get in touch for more details and to find out how we can help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Audience members with limited mobility should inform the box office so we can reserve easily accessible seats. The Big Top tent is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and there is an accessible toilet on-site.
Audience members who are blind or visually impaired should inform the box office so we can reserve seats near the front. Please also let us know if you plan to bring a guide dog.
We have a limited number of Blue Badge/disabled parking spaces available next to the site. Please contact us in advance if you require one, so we know to expect you.
Carers’ tickets are free, please call our box office team to book: 02921 321 021.
Directions
The NoFit State silver spaceship Big Top tent will be located at:
NoFit State Big Top Tent, Eastern Promenade Parking (Salt Lake Car Park), Porthcawl CF36 5TS
Please click here to get directions using Google Maps
Parking
The closest commercial car park is Eastern Promenade Parking, Salt Lake Car Park.
