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Ms Helen Averley has produced a fine publication with the book ‘War Circus’, to portray the active service provided by circus and showmen in the past ‘great war’ to include my father. Clearly she is totally dedicated to circus art and artistes, a fan supporter then, and we welcome any forwarding that is constructive and I know Helen is such a person. Her message below can only be agreed with.
Her website Lets Circus
Helen Averley – Visions for Circus
We want to see a thriving circus community, and thriving communities who love circus.
We want to see greater access to circus activities and a greater public appreciation of this intelligent, physical art form. We encourage circus in all its forms, contemporary and traditional, circus in theatres, circus in playgrounds, circus in tents, and circus in the media. We will support youth circus, leisure circus, community circus and circus as a vocation – we believe in Circus for All!
We want to see public spaces and private places filled with creative physical performances that inspire audiences. We will shape this by creating fantastic opportunities for artists, and delivering marvellous moments for the public.
We will encourage healthy lives and happy hearts. We believe that health and happiness come from physical exercise, intellectual stimulation, social inclusion, creative outlets and from regularly accepting and succeeding in personal challenges. Circus gives all of that. So, Lets Go Circus!
Artistes United wish Helen every success with her venture to promote harmony and unity to the general direction of circus but I am sure she must agree that a strong central administration is absolutely needed. To the general public – do support the best of circus and circus art! It is for youth and vitality.