I went to one of the Art Space Life Space venues last night - up at the old cathedral just off the Clifton triangle. It was amazing! The venue is surprising in itself because what they call the theatre (which I think is the main part of the church) is decorated with graffiti to make it look like a crumbling ruin with plants and butterflies around the base, and a sky overhead fading into a storm where the stage is. It is so well done!
Now, imagine sitting there, watching various circus acts involving some people dressed as insects and some pretending to be their trainers, and you'll come to understand how surreal my night was. The act that I enjoyed the most was the mayfly and her trainer, who was dramatically unhappy about the fact that this would be the mayfly's first and last performance. It was such a nice touch. A perfect event for both adults and children (although don't let the children bit put you off). And it really made me giggle...even though I'm not usually a giggler.
It's on tonight and tomorrow night in Bristol, and is touring around England at the moment so you should definitely check it out! So much better than a night in front of the telly or down the pub.
Ticket prices are £9 which initially I thought was a rip off but having seen it I would gladly pay more. They also have their own bar...so don't worry about getting the pints in before the show.
Visit their website for more pictures and information - http://www.insectcircus.co.uk/index.php
And check out the Art Space Life Space group for amazing and quirky cabaret, burlesque and circus events at squat venues (mostly legal I think?) - http://www.artspacelifespace.com/Home.html
Now, imagine sitting there, watching various circus acts involving some people dressed as insects and some pretending to be their trainers, and you'll come to understand how surreal my night was. The act that I enjoyed the most was the mayfly and her trainer, who was dramatically unhappy about the fact that this would be the mayfly's first and last performance. It was such a nice touch. A perfect event for both adults and children (although don't let the children bit put you off). And it really made me giggle...even though I'm not usually a giggler.
It's on tonight and tomorrow night in Bristol, and is touring around England at the moment so you should definitely check it out! So much better than a night in front of the telly or down the pub.
Ticket prices are £9 which initially I thought was a rip off but having seen it I would gladly pay more. They also have their own bar...so don't worry about getting the pints in before the show.
Visit their website for more pictures and information - http://www.insectcircus.co.uk/index.php
And check out the Art Space Life Space group for amazing and quirky cabaret, burlesque and circus events at squat venues (mostly legal I think?) - http://www.artspacelifespace.com/Home.html
2 comments:
Sounds brilliant!
It really was! It's always great to find something a little different. :)
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