Sophie’s Surprise 29th

Katharine Arnold is an aerialist, choreographer and circus consultant who has worked internationally across live events, cabaret, theatre, film and tv. She toured with Cirque Du Soleil, worked on Disney’s Dumbo with Tim Burton, as Eva Green’s stunt double and as aerial trainer and consultant. She was a frequent speciality act at Le Lido in Paris, a longstanding artist with both la Soirée and La Clique, and toured with Take That for over a decade on their stadium and arena shows. She was a finalist on France Has Got Talent with aerial partner Hugo Desmarais, choreographed and performed on the Royal Variety Show, and works regularly on the London cabaret scene.

Cornelius is a high-level aerialist and acrobat who brings powerful and creative energy to the stage with his ability to blend grace and strength with thrilling acrobatics. Growing up Home Educated in London, he wanted to fill his time with as many different art forms as he could. Cornelius is also a skilled Fencer and Percussionist alongside being trained in Ballet, Theatre, Martial Arts and Archery. Cornelius has performed around the globe with contemporary circus companies, corporate gigs and with Cirque du Soleil. He has a wide range of skills and capabilities in a variety of circus disciplines from Aerial Straps, Hand to Hand, Duo Trapeze, Hand balancing, Acrobatics and Flying Trapeze.

Nathan & Isis have been working together for over a decade and have travelled across the globe performing for some of the largest and most prestigious circus companies & cabaret shows in the world including The 7 Fingers, Teatro Zinzanni, La Soiree and Cirque du Soleil.

In 2021 they represented the UK at Young Stage, a prestigious international circus festival, where their new act; Trio Vertex – with fellow Sophie’s 29th performer Cornelius Atkinson, won multiple prizes. They were able to take home the Gold Medal, Audience Award and 2 other special engagement prizes from shows in Europe.

They’ve been instrumental in the creation and development of new shows, using the benefit of their experience and their passion for the discipline of circus to deliver content that leaves a lasting impact.

Audiences across the world have been captivated by their unique choreography and story-telling, stunned by their death-defying acrobatic technique, and have fallen for what they call ‘a cheeky bit of British charm’ / and have fallen in love with their charming & captivating stage presence.

Dru Cripps, a well sought after clown in the London comedy scene, headlines nights with his special brand of purely improvised musical comedy. Dru’s unique wildness has to be seen to be believed. Recognised for his comedic prowess with rave 5-Star reviews, Dru has graced stages at various theatres, festivals, and renowned events across the comedy landscape. With appearances on Dave, ITV, and the BBC, he is a comedic force not to be missed.

Josie Jones is an international circus performer. Originally trained as a dancer, she moved into physical theatre before beginning training as a circus and fire artist. Originally from the UK Josie has recently returned from South Carolina where she performed in Cabaret Royale with Underbelly – and previous to this at Universal Studios Florida for the past two years with fire and aerial performance group the Fuel Girls. Josie began studying the ancient art of hair suspension four years ago and through her work has been increasingly interested in combining her physical theatre and dance training within her circus work and now travels globally performing her acts.

Nathan & Isis have been working together for over a decade and have travelled across the globe performing for some of the largest and most prestigious circus companies & cabaret shows in the world including The 7 Fingers, Teatro Zinzanni, La Soiree and Cirque du Soleil.

In 2021 they represented the UK at Young Stage, a prestigious international circus festival, where their new act; Trio Vertex – with fellow Sophie’s 29th performer Cornelius Atkinson, won multiple prizes. They were able to take home the Gold Medal, Audience Award and 2 other special engagement prizes from shows in Europe.

They’ve been instrumental in the creation and development of new shows, using the benefit of their experience and their passion for the discipline of circus to deliver content that leaves a lasting impact.

Audiences across the world have been captivated by their unique choreography and story-telling, stunned by their death-defying acrobatic technique, and have fallen for what they call ‘a cheeky bit of British charm’ / and have fallen in love with their charming & captivating stage presence.