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📍 Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens
🕐 4:40pm (1 hour)
📅 6th to 30th August 2026 (excluding 12th, 17th and 24th August)
🎟️ Assembly Festival / Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026
If there is one show guaranteed to transport you straight back to the early 2000s, it is Naughties from Yuck Circus. Packed with nostalgia, incredible acrobatics and infectious energy, this all-female company delivers an hour of empowering entertainment that had the audience cheering from start to finish.
From the moment the show begins, the Y2K vibes are impossible to resist. With iconic costumes, a soundtrack bursting with noughties classics and references to some of the era’s most beloved pop culture moments, the production feels like a celebration of growing up in the 2000s. Expect hilarious nods to everything from Skydancers and Now CDs to Wheelies, Pitbull and more.
What makes Naughties so special, however, is that the nostalgia never overshadows the talent on stage. The performers deliver a stunning display of acrobatics, aerial skills and circus artistry that is genuinely jaw-dropping at times. From high-flying aerial work to impressive hula hoop routines, every act showcases incredible strength, skill and precision.
The show is also wonderfully empowering. Watching this talented group of women command the stage with confidence and humour is inspiring, and their chemistry together creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the performance.
A special mention has to go to the evening’s MC, whose fabulous personality, infectious energy and sharp humour keep the audience engaged between the larger stunt sequences. Their interaction with the crowd adds an extra layer of fun and helps make the whole experience feel like one big celebration.
This is truly a feast for both the eyes and ears. The combination of bang-on nostalgia, fantastic music choices and spectacular circus skills creates a show that never loses momentum. Whether you’re reliving your childhood memories or simply love a good circus performance, there is plenty here to enjoy.
Perfect for anyone born in the 1900s, lovers of nostalgia, or fans of what is now somehow considered “vintage” Y2K culture, Naughties is a fun-filled hour that reminds us why we loved the 2000s in the first place.
“Empowering, awe-inspiring and utterly iconic, Naughties is one nostalgic trip you won’t want to miss.“
Written By Suzzi Hirst
@suzzisspotlight
* Media Accredited / Press Ticket
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