Journey of the Shapeshifter - Circus at the meadow in Colby Woodland Garden

Location: The Meadow, Colby Woodland Gardens, PembrokeshireDate: Saturday 1st August 2026Times: Performance 1 – 1pm | Performance 2 – 4pm ( each approx. 45 minutes)Tickets: Pay What You Can – starting at £6

Journey of the Shapeshifter is a circus show with aerial, acrobatics and live folk music, designed for families and audiences of all ages. Inspired by the tale of Ceridwen and Taliesen from the Mabinogi, the show follows the themes of transformation and metamorphosis of humans embodying animal forms. The greater message is that we, as animals, are part of the natural world and can live harmoniously with nature. Freya Sofia and her company are based in the Dyffryn Ogwen. Their work is inspired by the local landscape, folklore and folk music.

We expect this to be a very popular event, so it is strongly recommended that you pre-book your tickets online through the SPAN arts website to secure your place at one of two wonderful performances being held that day.

Parking: There is paid parking available at the National Trust site, but space may be limited, please arrive early to ensure a space. Alternatively, additional parking is available in Amroth and you can walk to the site from the beach; this will take about 20-30 mins. 

Public transport is available to Amroth and you can walk to the site from there. In addition to seeing the show, you will have access to explore the National Trust site.Facilities: The path to the performance site is wheelchair accessible; please be aware that the performance will be on grass. 

There are accessible and public toilets available on site, along with café facilities. If you have any specific access needs, please contact our SPAN Community Producer at info@span-arts.org.uk

Seating: This is an outdoor show, and there will be some mats available for people to sit on the ground at the front of the performance, but the remaining audience will be standing. We welcome you to bring your own seating if you wish, and sit behind the mats on the ground.

Weather: We will do everything to ensure the show goes on, but if there are wind gusts of over 40 miles an hour, the National Trust site will close. If heavy rain poses a risk to the performer's safety, we will have to cancel the show. In the event that we must cancel the show, your ticket price will be refunded. Otherwise, we have a no-refund policy.