How do you follow up a global hit like Ten Thousand Hours? The Mirror sees a change of direction from local heroes Gravity & Other Myths, towards a more sophisticated storytelling-style of circus. It starts simply enough, with paired cast members mirroring each other. Then follows a series of sequences looking at body image, social media, how we see ourselves and how others see us. Throughout, the amazing troupe tumble, climb, build and form structures with their bodies that quite simply defy belief. 

There are moments when you can’t tell where one performer starts and another ends, moments when your heart is in your mouth, moments when your eyes really cannot believe what they are seeing. Music also plays a huge part in the show, with Ekrem Eli Phoenix’s jazz-infused mash-ups linking sections, signalling changes of theme and occasionally also leaving the ground. The talent is extraordinary. 

It’s a prop and tech-heavy show, with light boxes, selfie-sticks, lit frames, hand-held lights and on-stage costume changes, meaning there’s an awful lot going on. Some of this distracts from both storyline and skills; the simpler, more stripped-back sections are ultimately more successful, particularly a rehearsal sequence that allows the cast to have fun and interact with the audience. A little bit of judicious pruning would take this show to the next level, but even as it stands, this is a terrifically exciting and entertaining night of world-class circus. 

The Mirror, Gluttony, until Sunday 23 March, 9.30pm.