Salsa, cumbia, flips and tricks all mashed into one circus act? It’s certainly a fun and action-packed way to spend a late night at the Fringe. This five-person troupe are on a mission to bring Colombia to George Square in a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still packing in plenty of high-risk stunts. Our fierce ringmistress, who also sings original songs magnificently throughout the performance, cracks jokes left, right and centre while her team of acrobats double as goofy clowns. 

Despite the artists’ best efforts to distract us with crowd work (we’re turned into a human band, brought on stage to dance salsa and taught some key Colombian phrases), a few clunky set changes do dampen tonight’s show, occasionally throwing the entire operation into question. This is probably due to the sheer number of changes required; perhaps fewer pieces of apparatus and longer sequences on each would make everything run smoother. 

That being said, there is still plenty of razzle dazzle on offer. Costumes shimmer with rhinestones and sequins, and group dance sections get the audience shimmying in their seats. Partner choreography is executed superbly, with the exception of one three-person human tower which wobbles and disintegrates in an anxiety-inducing moment. All in all, this is definitely camp circus as opposed to anything resembling Cirque Du Soleil. But for a riotous, interactive night of whooping and hollering, you’ll be in very capable hands with Circolombia.

Circolombia: Corazón, Assembly George Square Gardens, until 25 August, 9.55pm.