Rock N Roll Circus: Pioneers of the Brisbane Contemporary Circus Sector
With its roots embedded in the thriving bohemian and nomadic local arts scene, the origins of Brisbane’s (Queensland, Australia) contemporary
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Circus History
Delve into the rich history of circus on StageLync. Discover captivating stories, key milestones, and the evolution of circus arts within the realm of live performing arts. Explore the legacy and cultural impact of circus through detailed articles.
250 Years of British Circus Posters!
When I was about 11, a shopkeeper gave me an out-of-date circus poster of a growling lion’s head to stick
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Philip Astley and the First Circuses; A Very British Institution
Here is a challenge for you – stop anyone in the street and ask them if they know what a
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Circus History Talk 250 : Dominique Jando Pays Tribute to the 250th Anniversary of Circus with a New Book
Circus Talk is happy to announce a new yearlong series titled Circus History Talk 250, where we will explore the
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The Great Omi
Horace Leonard Ridler (1882-1965) was born in Surrey, South East England. He was the youngest son of an upper-class family
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Almanac: The First Flying Trapeze Act
And now a page from our “Sunday Morning” Almanac: November 12, 1859, 158 years ago today … a day for
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Performers of the Past; A Proud Legacy–Lulu Adams
Lulu Adams was born Louise Craston in 1900 to Joe Craston and Martha Cashmore. Lulu was born into a family
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Bindlestiff Family Circus Talks About the Nouveau Sideshow
The Bindlestiff Family Circus shared their review of the circus panel discussion on the sideshow resurgence and history that took
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Flesh for Beasts: Circus under an Evil Spell in the Madrid at War
Carne de fieras (Flesh for Beasts) is a 1936 Spanish film in which French animal tamer Georges Marck and dancer
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