28 January 2008:
Circle in the Sky at Bradford
Our first gig of the season was a return invite to Bradford Festival to take part in their procession, The Lord Mayors Parade. Our unique tow-able aerial rig Circle in the Sky to pride of place in this huge event.
…and Hornsea
The following weekend had Urban Angels Circus doing a double whammy in Hornsea. The mobile rig in the parade was joined this year by the giant shopping trolley. With all six performers dressed as pirates, we had a riotous time squirting the onlookers with enormous water pistols, stealing chips from the audience and generally misbehaving.
Photoshoot
David Hughes is squeezing us in for a quick photo assignment before dashing off to work for The New York Times. Many thanks to him and the models for giving their time so generously.
Illuminate - The Winter Gardens and tdc
Plans are well under way for our appearance in The Winter Gardens, the perfect location for our light themed rainforest aerial show.
We are delighted to welcome Eammon Hunt from tdc - the premier lighting, conferencing company based in Sheffield. Eammon, has produced lighting and effects for, amongst other people, Pink Floyd and the Barcelona games, oh and a village hall in the middle of no- where.
Arc en Ciel
Rigging Empress, Becky Truman et al put up the rig last week. It went up like a dream despite a howling gale and it looks awesome!!! It really is stunning! A very proud moment. A massive thank you to the whole team including the ever so generous Lynn for lunch amongst the cow pats.
In Brief
The aerial gig for The Masked Ball in October is definitely on. Still awaiting news about the wedding in Beverley. A proposal was driven, yes driven down to Bristol for the conference and showcase, Circus Futures in October.
Finally
Working for Urban Angels Circus for the first year, a very warm welcome to performers, Francis, Sue, David, Claire and Yam, technicians - Mike, Luke, Eammon and photographer - Dave.
And last but not least, Ben our web designer.