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Contemporary circus coming to empty land next to motorway
A 600-person capacity tent will be appearing during the Easter holidays on an empty patch of land close to the M32.
The big top in St Paul’s will be the location for a show “featuring the cream of British circus artists in a joyous large-scale production”.
The Wing Scuffle Spectacular from The Revel Pucks Circus promises to be a union of acrobatics, music, costumes and storytelling.
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The family-friendly show will be performed in a tent off Dove Lane in St Paul’s, a large area of land between St Paul’s Park and St Paul’s Community Sports Academy, where there are plans to build 350 new homes.
As well as the circus, there will also be food and drink stalls, with additional entertainment provided by the Brizzle Boyz and Drag Queen Bingo.
“We cannot wait to come to Bristol and share our work with the local community,” said Revel Puck Circus artistic director, Luke Hallgarten.
“It just feels so right to be starting our international tour in the vibrant neighbourhood of St Paul’s. We are proud of this new production and are excited to be welcoming local Bristol artists into the big top.”
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Places for People development director for placemaking & regeneration, Yuved Bheenick, said: “Arts and culture are essential to our wellbeing, and it is very much our mission to make a difference where we can.
“We look forward to working with the local arts scene at this event, and hope it is the first of many similar projects that we can support as we continue our work in Bristol.”
The Wing Scuffle Spectacular takes place from April 7-24, with tickets now available via www.revelpuckcircus.com
The area around Dove Lane is said by its developers Places For People to become “Bristol’s most exciting new neighbourhood” – photo: Martin Booth
Main photo: Revel Pucks Circus
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