Last night the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Leslie McDonald officially opened the 9th Wandsworth Arts Fringe in the Battersea Circus Garden, an old-fashioned “big top” in Shillington Park Battersea. After the Mayor’s speech, we were treated to a showcase of some of the acts who were to appear as part of WAF - a festival of performing arts that goes on from May 4th to May 20th with over 170 events taking place all over the borough. The showcase was called Hoops & Loops and for over more than … [Read more...]
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Hoops and Loops at Battersea Circus Tent | Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Last night the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Leslie McDonald officially opened the 9th Wandsworth Arts Fringe in the Battersea Circus Garden, an old-fashioned “big top” in Shillington Park Battersea. After the Mayor’s speech, we were treated to a showcase of some of the acts who were to appear as part of WAF – a festival of performing arts that goes on from May 4th to May 20th with over 170 events taking place all over the borough.
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Review of OVO – Cirque du Soleil at The Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil returns to the majestic Royal Albert Hall to kickstart 2018 with its show, OVO! Never seen before in the UK, this stunning show is a rush of energy and movement featuring many of Cirque du Soleil’s mind-blowing signature acts. The audience is immediately transported to a vibrant, bright world of insects such as ants, caterpillars and spiders whilst they work, play, fight and look for love. OVO uncovers the natural world at our feet. The costumes, designed by Liz Vandal, were … [Read more...]
Review of Crash by Chivaree Circus at The Cockpit Theatre
I had the privilege of seeing Chivaree circus earlier this year with their show Becoming Shades at the Vaults festival. Consequently, I had extremely high expectations for their new production Crash at the Cockpit theatre. Without a shadow of a doubt, I can say it exceeded my expectations! What is love? Ultimately, it’s a rollercoaster ride of emotion. It raises us up to dizzying heights, but the higher you climb the harder you fall - or should I say Crash. Civaree’s newest production has … [Read more...]
Review of Bianco at the NoFit State’s Big Top
Going to Bianco is like being at a party, where all you have to do is stand around having fun with a drink, watching the beautiful and brave doing risky stunts you don’t have to. But it’s not a party, it’s a contemporary art circus show in a warm Big Top on the Southbank’s Winter Wonderland site, besides Hungerford Bridge. The youthful cast of seventeen artists, acrobats, dancers and jugglers, bring an engaging, raw energy to the event. Which is made of separate set pieces, scenes, put … [Read more...]
Circus Geeks Beta Testing in the Udderbelly London circus season
According to Wikipedia, Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art, or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time, using one or many hands. Ok, so that was a very dry description, if you really want to find out what juggling is and how it can be amazingly entertaining, then get yourself along to the Udderbelly … [Read more...]
Circus Maximus at the Southbank Udderbelly
ROLL UP, ROLL UP! With the popularity of X Factor, Dancing on Ice, Strictly, and Britain’s Got Talent, it was only a matter of time before a new contender stepped into the ring. But this act is no stranger to the arena. Ladies and gentlemen, the circus is in town! Circus Maximus is the UK’s first ever circus competition, bringing with it a wealth of new talent, exciting acts and breathtaking skills from some of the nation’s finest circus performers. Each evening, five artists take the stage, … [Read more...]