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Happy’s Circus: lively, entertaining, & well produced

by Andrew LewisFebruary 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Happy’s Circus was created in 1992 by Russ Randall, with the aim of bringing the world of circus to businesses, fundraisers and schools across England and Wales. Andrew Lewis caught up with the Red unit at Knebworth. By 2017, the show’s format had proved so successful …

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Another well produced show from Jay Miller’s Circus

by Andrew LewisJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Jay Miller’s Circus ended its 2022 tour with a two week visit to Basingstoke in Hampshire, standing next to the Milestones Museum. We caught up with the production a couple of weeks earlier whilst at Chalfont St Peter, the show standing on Gold Hill Common in …

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Circus Hassani: Big Top Rock 2022

by Andrew LewisNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Circus Hassani takes residency for first summer appearance for five years. Circus Hassani was originally created by Ali and Tamara Hassani in 1979, with a tenting tour and Christmas productions. It subsequently became a free attraction within the Chessington Zoo complex, and then a couple …

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The retirement of David Weeks sees the end of another era

by Neil CalladineNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Having devoted over 60 years of his life to his passion for fairs and circuses, David Weeks has finally decided to take a well-earned rest. On Wednesday 20 July the Petersfield Post carried the headline: “End of an era as Mr Petersfield steps down”. Mr …

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Peter Jolly’s Circus: 50 years of tradition

by Andrew LewisSeptember 25, 2022September 25, 2022

Better late than never for Peter Jolly’s Circus, who are celebrating half a century in the circus business. Last year should have seen Peter Jolly’s Circus celebrating their 50th anniversary tour, but due to the continued Covid pandemic the family decided to remain in their …

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David Weeks back home after accident

by World's FairSeptember 24, 2022September 25, 2022

We were very sorry to hear that David Weeks, well-known spieler and huge supporter of both funfairs and circus, had been unwell recently. David had a fall in his bedroom at home and broke his leg badly, necessitating a spell in hospital and an operation. …

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A decade of success for Circus Fantasia

by Andrew LewisSeptember 21, 2022September 25, 2022

Having launched ten years ago, Matthew Wingate’s Circus Fantasia has grown in stature and has opened even stronger in 2022. It’s hard to believe that it’s ten years since Matthew Wingate first opened his Circus Fantasia in Wisbech, but what a decade it’s been for …

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