A constellation of international circus stars has been assembled for the Giffords Circus 2024 tour, Avalon.
This year’s show is set in the flamboyant medieval world of pageantry and Arthurian legend, and features glittering circus acts from around the world in the roles of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, knights Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain, Lady Morgan le Fay, The Lady of Shalott, and Merlin the Magician.
Avalon features lavish period costumes and a phenomenal set designed by multi award winning international acclaimed performance designer takis, whose innovative and varied body of work includes West End, opera, and leading UK theatre.
Giffords Circus is a show that appeals to all ages, and boasts a cult following of rock stars and A-list celebrities; it is a magical nod to traditional circus with a charming theatrical twist.
Avalon is directed by comedy genius Cal McCrystal, Director at Giffords Circus since 2012, whose immense body of work includes One Man, Two Guvnors at the National Theatre, the Olivier Award-winning Iolanthe and Oliver-nominated HMS Pinafore (both at the ENO), and Ian McKellen’s recent Mother Goose (West End and UK tour).
According to Cal: “Giffords Circus is so much more than a traditional circus. Our astonishing mix of thrills, skills, adventure, romance, theatrics and hilarity will change all your preconceptions of traditional circus. You will fall in love with our travelling world of acrobats, clowns, magicians, jugglers, vintage wagons, and entrancing music. To come to Giffords is to immerse yourself in another world and escape everyday life for a few blissful hours.”
So roll up, roll up! Come and step inside the big top and enter into an enchanting and colourful production!
Avalon 2024 Tour Dates
6 - 23 June CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS London
27 June - 8 July EVENLEY WOOD GARDEN Northamptonshire
11 - 22 July STONOR PARK Oxfordshire
25 July - 5 August BARRINGTON Oxfordshire
8 - 19 August MINCHINHAMPTON COMMON Gloucestershire
22 August - 2 September MARLBOROUGH COMMON Wiltshire
5 - 16 September STRATTON MEADOWS Cirencester Gloucestershire
19 - 29 September FENNELLS FARM Stroud Gloucestershire
Box Office: 01453 800200
Online: www.giffordscircus.com
Ticket Prices:
Child (aged 3–14 years old): from £10.00
Adult: from £20.00
