Aylmers Circus returns to Stroud with 70s-inspired disco spectacle
It will be at the Cotswold Playhouse in Parliament Street, from July 4 to July 6.
The show, called Dancing Queen, will be a 70s disco-inspired celebration.
The show will star Nancy Trotter Landry, best known for her work with Giffords Circus, who will bring her clowning to the dance floor.
There will also be acrobatics, including tightwire feats, the Cyr wheel, and the art of hair hanging, as well as chair balancing.
Harvey Aylmer, founder of Aylmers Circus, said: "It's a celebration of the disco era, but it's also a reminder of joy and freedom.
"This show was born from a dream to create magical experiences that inspire people of all ages.
"I can't wait to share this show with Stroud."
Performances will take place at 7.30pm on Friday, July 4, and at 11.30am, 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, July 5.
On Sunday, July 6, show times will be at 11.30am, 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
Tickets are £22 for adults and £16 for under 16s and can be purchased through the Aylmers Circus website.
Aylmers Circus is suitable for all ages.
Children aged two or over need a ticket, but under twos can go free if they sit on a parent or guardian's lap.
Aylmers Circus was founded by Harvey Aylmer in 2024.
Mr Aylmer's circus journey began at the age of 10 when he transformed his garden into a circus to raise money for charity.
His fascination with the big top led him to write to Nell Gifford, asking how he could join her at Giffords Circus.
Under her guidance, he found his way into the circus, where he spent three years working whilst also juggling two apprenticeships.
He worked under the acclaimed director Cal McCrystal, whose expertise in physical comedy and theatrical storytelling helped shape Mr Aylmer's vision.
Inspired by this experience, he founded Aylmers Circus in 2024 - a creative venture that fuses theatrical elegance with the timeless magic of the circus.
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