Corvus Angelicus

The harbour has always belonged to its birds…

Drifting between the Family Area in Queen Square and the Water Arena on Saturday, these towering cormorants move with quiet curiosity, as though following currents only they can sense. Don't be surprised if they stop to inspect a hat, share a knowing look, or appear unexpectedly at your shoulder. And should the harbour rhythm take hold, these elegant seabirds may even invite an impromptu dance, drying their wings in the sun before continuing their watch along the waterfront.

For centuries, seabirds have accompanied sailors on uncertain journeys, their arrival welcomed as a sign that land, or luck, might be close at hand. Cormorants, masters of disappearing beneath the surface and returning with hidden treasures, have long carried an air of quiet mystery. Some say they glimpse things the rest of us overlook. Others believe that, if you catch one at the right moment, it may offer a fortune worth listening to.

Step into the world of Corvus Angelicus, a circus performance company with a difference. This stunning collection of winged stilt walking creations bring elements of pure magic. Each is a wearable work of art and each has its bespoke musical accompaniment. The creative energy behind Corvus Angelicus is Lyn Routledge, a leading figure in the UK aerial and circus world. Lyn has spent more than 20 years exploring possibilities in circus arts, pushing technical and choreographic boundaries and making the seemingly impossible possible.

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