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circus

13 Jun

Circus250 arrives in Blackpool

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsHeritage, Theatre, Dance & Performanceartist, Blackpool, circus, entertainment, heritage, local history, performance

I caught up with The Ring Master, Dea Birkett the women behind Circus 250 to see what it has in store for Blackpool this summer. q. Blackpool has often been known as a "circus town", tell us more about Circus 250. a. Circus250 co-ordinates and promotes over 250 events that are happening UK and Ireland wide to celebrate the anniversary. We work on a Six Cities of Circus model – six UK cities that have rich circus heritage and great circus you can see today. Blackpool is top of that list, a City of Circus. We also have events at…

15 Dec

Blackpool Named as a City of Circus in 2018 Celebrations

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & PerformanceBlackpool, circus, city of circus, entertainment, families, tower

Today, the Circus is popular across the world, but did you realise this live entertainment phenomenon has its roots in this country? In fact, it’s very nearly 250 years since 1768, when an entrepreneur and showman by the name of Philip Astley invited the London public to attend his arena filled with the kinds of incredible acts we associate with the circuses of today, including tumblers, horses, acrobats, jugglers and, of course, clowns. Blackpool has played a vital role in the development of Circus, as far back as 14 May 1894 when the legendary Blackpool Tower Circus, first threw open…