16-05-2025
Circus brings accessible show to Wolverhampton
A not-for-profit circus adapted for children with disabilities and additional needs is returning to Starr is a community interest company based in Congleton, Cheshire, which makes shows for children with disabilities or life-limiting conditions, families on low incomes, and those suffering from domestic violence or performances in Wolverhampton will be held at 13:30 BST and 16:00 at Perton Civic Centre on Saturday 31 itself as "the circus with a purpose", the organisation claims to be the first circus to welcome an interpreter to its events.
A spokesperson for Circus Starr said: "Providing a British Sign Language signer means that deaf audience members will be involved in all aspects of the performance, so that they won't miss a thing."Circus Starr are passionate about sharing their magical art form with those who usually miss out through no fault of their own."The organisation adapts its events to suit its audience, by lowering the volume, turning down lights, providing sensory packs, and offering free tickets.
Circus Starr relies on donations to hold their director Michelle Crossley said: "We love sharing our fun events with those who usually miss out. Whilst our show is very visual, it is important to us that those who are deaf can enjoy the performance in its entirety, and we are proud to have the interpreters at each of our shows to help make that possible."Thank you so much to the kind businesses who help us continue our valuable work."
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