INTRODUCTION
With the summer rolling on by, July has been filled with planning and circus!
At the start of the month, I ran back away with Giffords Circus and experienced the magic of living on the road again. It brought back so many wonderful memories of tour last year. But more recently I have had the joy of working on a circus in Oxfordshire. I have loved this summer, as it has allowed me to jump back and forth to circus but to have a break! I’ve needed to create some time away from my usual schedule to focus on the direction I want to be heading. As much as I love all the circus madness!
I can’t wait to tell you what I’ve been up to but for now, Its top secret!
FOOLS DELIGHT CIRCUS
Founded by Lil Rice and Sam Goodburn in 2022, Fools Delight Circus offers a unique circus experience accompanied by a 5-course meal. A type of magic I first saw when it premiered last summer. This was when I was instantly hooked.Â
‘The Green’ - this year’s show, includes a promenade walk around the gardens of Ham Court which comes alive by the circus performers, filled with curiosity.Â
I have been lucky enough the join the team as an assistant director. Working with Lil (who is the founder and the director) has been a pleasure, which has helped me to expand my knowledge on directing circus.
In circus you are met by ‘big obstructions’ e.g., props!
With the rehearsal period of any production being my favourite, trying to work out how to get a transition seamless is a challenge I enjoy!
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Harvey Aylmer