Sequins and Sawdust wove a tale of intrigue, deception and divided loyalty as the old and new generations of two families battle each other for the future of their famous circus.
In March and April 2007, The Circus Space, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Cirque Bijou, a Bristol-based circus production company, came together to create a circus performance over a three-week period in a touring circus environment.
The project gave the students involved the opportunity to live a professional experience similar to one they might expect to have on leaving the course. The artists and others involved in the project lived, ate and slept on-site, in and around the circus tent for the duration of the devising and performance period.
Over 30 artists, musicians and technicians and support staff worked together to create a performance combining circus skills, live music, street theatre and comedy. Using a purpose built circus tent, they gave final performances in Bristol Castle Park over five nights and then travelled to London’s prestigious South Bank, complete with Big Top, for a further five performances. For more details on the event you can visit www.sequinsandsawdust.co.uk