Be, Here, Soon

PROMISE OF UNCERTAINTY  (top left)
Last year, Marc Oosterhoff necked a load of whisky on stage, then performed some knife throwing. This year, we hear it's balance he'll be toying with, through levers, pulleys and a see-saw, which could hold his weight, or propel him skyward. But is he the cause of his trials or a victim of fate? Tickets

YELLOW PLACE (top right)
What did you achieve in the last 720 seconds? Whatever it was, in the same time you could take in this beautifully choreographed Brief Encounters-esque piece, performed by Spanish duo, Ykor'sia, who are so strong, their dance is almost acrobatic in quality. Tickets

I PROMISE YOU THAT TONIGHT (bottom left)
First prize winner from last year's festival, Tom Cassani's new one-manner, demands that we question what people tell us — an interesting proposition coming from an illusionist, who majors on sleight of hand and stage magic to explore deception and truth. Plus he walks on glass. Tickets

SOUL SEEKERS (bottom right)
Conceived following a six-week stint at asylum centres in Belgium and France, Mokhallad Rakem worked with fellow refugees to create a documentary that'll be projected on to a huge, face-filled sheet. You'll view the piece with the artist and maker for company. Tickets

SILENCE (top left)
It's the end of the world, and we need to imagine a new one, says Catalan company, Ça Marche. Chaos will reign in thisLord of The Flies-y piece of improvisation, where local kids create that new world, with the help of pirates, snow and a walrus. Properly batsh*t stuff. Tickets

ONE SHOT (top right)
Acrobatics and axe throwing around (and from) a really rather high pole is what to expect from this Belgian duo's 40-minute spectacle of a show. All set to a live rhythm and blues score. Natch. Be assured, both apples and axes feature in the trailer. Tickets

PUNK‽ (bottom left)
This homage to the punk movement is around about half dance and half concert. Over the course of an hour the piece explores the influence of punk on fashion and culture through specific dance moves, and, of course, some incredible outfits. Also includes pogo sticks.Tickets

DEADTOWN (bottom right)
This cheery sounding number is by The Forman Brothers, sons of Miloš, the Oscar-winning director of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Being performed in the UK for the first time, the cast includes 20 acrobats, dancers and musicians, telling tales from the Wild West. June 27 to 29

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From June 27 to July 6, the main festival runs from July 2. See multiple performances with a day pass from £12, right up to a week-long pass (including dinner on stage at The Rep with the performers each night) for £100.