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Glasgow girl returns to Scotland with Worlds Most Extreme Circus!
Circus Extreme is thrilled to be returning to SCOTLAND in 2024 as part of its World Tour. A one-of-a-kind performance, that has been five years in the making and features some of the most talented performers in the world.
Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, audiences will be amazed by the jam-packed Circus Extreme production which features show-stopping performances that will have you on the edge of your seat.
One of the of the heart stopping acts performing in the show is High Energy Extreme Roller Skating duo featuring Glasgow’s own Maddox Dock 4th generation Circus Artis and a granddaughter of the Modern Age Greatest Showman Gerry Cottle and her Brazilian born partner Jamil.
Maddie was born in Paisley Glasgow on the 7th of July 2003 whilst her parents were on tour with the world renowned Cottle and Austen's Circus.
In fact her first ever performance took place in Glasgow at a tender age of 3 when Cottle and Austen’s Circus returned to Scotland for their very last season.
'Last time I performed in Glasgow was back in 2006, whilst my parents were on tour with Cottle and Austen’s Circus’ said Maddie ‘ All the circus kids have practiced hard all year to surprise their parents with a special show!’ She continued.
‘From a you age I was encouraged to practice all circus acts like juggling, hula hoops, rollers skating and event assisted in magic illusions, I am a 4th generation circus performer and my family has real love for the performing arts’ Commented Maddie who is now 21.
‘Both me and JamiI love performing at Circus Extreme, we crave circus and strive to create edge of your seat entertainment whilst spinning around at break neck speeds!’
‘It feels like a full circle moment to finally be back in my birth place of Glasgow!’ Said Maddie
SCOTLAND was specifically chosen as a location for Circus Extreme due to its diverse cultural background.
You can see Maddie and Jamil in action at Circus Extreme in Glasgow Silverburn Shopping Centre until 28th of July before the show moves on to Aberdeen form the 2nd until 18th of August.
BOOK ONLINE HERE or on site Box Office 02033753970
https://www.circusextreme.co.uk
Photo 1: Maddox and Jamil roller skating duo in action at Circus Extreme
Photo 2: Three year old Maddox Dock performing in Glasgow in 2006 at Cottle and Austen’s Circus