The first full dress rehearsal this weekend. Roll up, roll up, the circus is back in town The first full dress rehearsal this weekend at Giffords
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Gifords Circus, Fennells Farm, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, EnglandMore information:
The first full dress rehearsal this weekend. Roll up, roll up, the circus is back in town The first full dress rehearsal this weekend at Giffords Circus, based at Fennells Farm near Stroud, Gloucestershire of their new show The Hooley ahead of the opening night on Wednesday 19th With the government easing of lockdown restrictions from Monday 17th May, indoor performances, theatres, cinemas and live music returns and for children young and old so does the circus. Giffords Circus brings its long awaited show The Hooley to fruition. Dreamt up by circus founder Nell Gifford before her death in December 2019 from cancer, it was due to be their show for 2020, but all that was put on hold by covid. The 700 seat big top with its all new flip down seating will be operating at 50 percent capacity. Tickets have been selling fast as the tour kicks off next week in Gloucestershire, the home of Giffords. Featuring the comedy talents of Tweedy the clown mixed in with ponies, acrobats and fairies all directed by Cal McCrystal, Giffords holds a very special place in the hearts of those who have witnessed the simple pleasures of the vintage circus. The show is produced by Nell's neice Lil Rice who as a trustee has vowed to keep the circus going until such a time as Nell's twins Red an Cecil now eleven might want it for themselves. Lil said “I am honoured to be stepping into the role of producer and to be working with such a great team. It is, of course, bittersweet having lost Nell, but it remains a family business and a legacy that we carry on for Nell’s twins, Red and Cecil.” The tour starts next week at Gifford base, Fennells Farm, Stroud, moving around to various venues to include Sudeley castle, Winchcombe, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, Chiswick House and Gardens, London with the final performances at Stratton Park, Cirencester in September.