Devito's Circus aims to be host the kindest and most inclusive Big Top
Mr Devito said he had always wanted to run his own circus as he has Asperger syndrome and was bullied at school."Every child can have a dream and this is my dream, which is finally coming true," he said."I've been in the circus since I was 15 and this is my happy place."
The show, titled Laughter is a Worldwide Language, is a blend of classic circus entertainment and timeless comedy.Twiglet the Clown is played by Mark Foot, who has dyslexia and struggled at school. He said the circus helped him to express himself better through performance. "Within the circus, it is very, very culturally diverse and is very accepting of everybody and anything."It doesn't matter what your weaknesses or strengths are, you all have a level base that you can communicate on and come together like a big family," he said.
Children and young adults from Children's World are employed to work front of house in the box office or selling candy floss and popcorn, and as backstage hands doing lighting or sound.
The first performance was held in Castle Cary earlier this month, with further shows booked on 2 and 3 August at Paddington Farm, Glastonbury, and 5-7 September at Merriman Park, Street.
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