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Meet the man who invented circuses! From cavalry hero to circus founder, Sergeant-Major Philip Astley is the real Greatest Showman, telling first-hand of the dawn and spread of circus from simple beginnings in London 250 years ago when he and his wife presented their trick-riding on an open field, then took their new entertainment to the royal courts of Europe.

Creatives/Company

Producer: Circus for Circus Culture

Audacious Mr Astley

Audacious Mr Astley (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0426390988. Details of all Audacious Mr Astley archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S569445855

Archive Listings

31 Jul 19
to
25 Aug 19

Pleasance
Edinburgh
Performance Details => Venue archive

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