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Happy 279th Birthday (8th January 1742) to son of Newcastle-under-Lyme Philip Astley, The Original Ringmaster, Military Hero & Father of the Modern Circus

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2021-01-08

The unwrapping of the magnificent Grand Parade by Dame Laura Knight for the exhibition - a painting hidden in stores since 1970s

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2020-04-15

I’ll be DJing at the Cafe Music Stage at the Frost Fair in today from 2-3. Hope to see you there!

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2018-12-01

Roll up, Roll up! The Frost Fair is coming to town on 1st & 2nd Dec! Free activities all weekend for the family

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2018-11-19

If you’re keen for more extraordinary tales of the head over to Western Bank Library’s Exhibition Gallery for a showcase of rare collections & explore stories behind pioneering performers who have thrilled audiences around the world. https://t.co/QFT5sPBbVp

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2018-11-14

Our next newsletter will celebrate of this significant anniversary year. Let us know what you have coming up so we can include. Email bigtop.org. Here's a taster -

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2018-11-02

Flipping Fantastic news - The Lambeth Heritage Festival 2018 brochure PDF is out, featuring more great events than ever before, and we’re in it too! https://t.co/1jGeyirx7n. Bravo

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2018-07-18

The Circus Child comes into town from July 26-29. An interactive circus story for ages 2-5 and their families. With a show on Thursday 26 at 3.15pm.

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2018-06-26

Flights of fearless fantasy - meets Becky Truman, the pioneer who defied gravity. See this weekend's Magazine - on sale Saturday and Sunday inside The Yorkshire Post

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2018-06-23

Hi Kate, would you like to cover Imagine Luton festival (23-24 June) again this year? Launches 22June in BigTop Tent with lots of circus activity to celebrate - we have sent you a press release today :)

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2018-06-08

Sawdust & Sequins: A major exhibition of art that marks the UK's distinct circus heritage and the contemporary circus scene alive in today - on until June

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2018-05-02

Calling all practitioners! are looking for your interest, ideas, and discussions for the & in Newcastle-under-Lyme this April. Email circusvillage.org

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2018-02-04