Poppy Plowman – Raindrops on Roses

A joyful and playful family-friendly tight wire show, exploring the reality of living with neurodiversity, and the effects it can have on mental health. 

Rosie is a chaotic and charming woman sporting bold yellow Wellington boots and a big, bright umbrella. Watch her master the art of balance on her tight wire and join her on her pursuit of happiness and self-acceptance.

Poppy Plowman

A neurodiverse British circus artist with Turkish Cypriot origins. Specialising in tight wire, Poppy Plowman has performed for Le Cirques des Petites Natures, Race Horse Company, The Revel Puck Circus, Gorilla Circus & NoFit State Circus.

Poppy has recently started creating her own all-inclusive work around the theme of intersectionality, with the aim of proactively embracing identity and inspiring anti-oppressive attitudes to emerge from her audience. Her diverse background and rich knowledge of circus as an art form have enabled her to create high-level, innovative work that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Every year, Certain Blacks supports the development of two new pieces for Ensemble Festival. We’re proud to present Raindrops on Roses as one of this year’s commissions. 

Instagram: @poppy.plowman

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