The show must go on

Added to Circus Vegas on February 2, 2009 in Backstage Pass | 4 Comments

“Come rain, come shine, come snow, come sleet - the show must go on!” Show people don’t say that for nothing. Posters have been put up, flyers have been distributed, a travel plan has been made. It takes A LOT to outright cancel performances and the management look to every available option before pulling the plug and disappointing kids, families and circus-loving grown-ups. 

Hence what’s happening in Kilkenny. Unfortunately, the crazy weather conditions we’re having and the flooded ground by the new cattle mart in Kilkenny means that Circus Vegas hasn’t been able to pitch up its pretty new circus tent there.

But don’t worry - the show will go on - inside the mart itself! So while there may not be the white and red stripes of a tent, there will be the same old intoxicating mix of sawdust, candyfloss and daredevil stunts. And maybe a slight whiff of cattle.

Spiderman is a few euro lighter

Added to Circus Vegas on January 14, 2009 in Backstage Pass Bloopers | 1 Comments

You know, Spiderman doesn’t always wear his spidey suit. Sometimes, when he’s just practising and stuff, sometimes he just wears jeans and a t-shirt.

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Making up is hard to do

Added to Circus Vegas on September 4, 2008 in Backstage Pass | 0 Comments

I love circus make-up. The thick lines of dark liner, the glitter, the giant false eyelashes. Preparation for each performance starts hours before the actual show.

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Fancy dresses

Added to Circus Vegas on August 25, 2008 in Backstage Pass | 0 Comments

Costumes are, of course, massively important to circuses. They are valuable assets that add to the atmosphere and mood of each performance. Every artist has a wardrobe of show costumes, many custom made and bought at various stages along their travels. The dancers have a colourful collection of stone and sequin-adorned costumes and headpieces, and have around four costume changes per show.

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Old school meets new school (or even clowns need mobile phones)

Added to Circus Vegas on August 20, 2008 in Backstage Pass | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever been placed on hold for what feels like forever, Clown Picarete feels your pain.