Chris Barltrop

The circus - entertainment, art-form - something for everyone!

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley on stage & live streamed at #Watford #Fringe @WatFringe today Sat 2 Oct at 4pm. The man who invented circuses comes to town! Tickets: https://t.co/nwArldUrIf @BBC3CR @EdwardAdoo Thanks for such an enjoyable interview last night! #Herts #Theatre #Circus

[Chris Barltrop @circuspr]

Tomorrow for One Day Only - #AudaciousMrAstley at #WatfordFringe @WatFringe On stage 4pm , or watch live on line. Meet the man who invented circuses! Book now at https://t.co/Dj9zcdXiJe #Watford #Herts @whatsonhertford @WhatsOnStage @circus250

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

Join #AudaciousMrAstley live on stage this Sat 2 Oct @ 4pm #Watford #Fringe @WatFringe BOOK: https://t.co/fxnRSLiAgx Streaming option available. The fascinating story of the birth of #circus entertainment in #London and #Europe. #Huzzahforthecircus @WatfordObserver

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

@thewidowstanton @LetCircus @professorvaness #circus #theatre #history #edutainment @BritTheatreGuid @WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnWatford

[Chris Barltrop @circuspr]

'Fascinating!'; 'Entertaining...classy!' #AudaciousMrAstley The man who invented circuses @WatFringe #Watford #Fringe Sat 2 Oct @ 4. 'Gentlemen & ladies, I urge you to take your tickets promptly'. https://t.co/vTpj8Byhra @LERAroupell @circus250 @mariuskwint

[Chris Barltrop @circuspr]

#AudaciousMrAstley is saddling up to gallop to the #WatfordFringe @WatFringe on Sat 2 Oct at 4pm. Streaming option available. Tickets at https://t.co/hxJIENttHO #Huzzahforthecircus @circus250 @KarlShawauthor @PhilipAstleypro @CircusDiaries @DonaldHutera @westendwilma

[Chris Barltrop @circuspr]

#AudaciousMrAstley looks forward to meeting you at @WatFringe on Saturday 2nd October at 4pm. In case you are unable to undertake the arduous journey there, the performance will be streamed live! https://t.co/Dj9zceeU7O

[WatFringe @WatFringe]

A circus man brings the inventor of circuses back to life. Ringmaster @Astley250 meticulously-researched one-man play puts ‘father of the modern circus’ Philip Astley on stage.

2nd October 4pm
£10
Pump House Colne River Room/ streaming option available.
https://t.co/79fpFB7hVS

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley lives again at #Watford #Fringe @WatFringe @PumpHouseCentre on Sat 2 Oct at 4pm. Meet Phillip Astley, the man who invented circuses! @WatfordObserver @DonaldHutera @westendwilma @hertslife #circus #History #theatre

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

See #AudaciousMrAstley tell his own story of the birth of circus entertainment in 1768. Sat 2 Oct @ 4pm @WatFringe #Watford #Fringe Performance #streamedlive See https://t.co/nwArldUrIf

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley thoroughly approves of the celebration of his origins in Newcastle-U-L ! https://t.co/vauMed499L / https://t.co/GHbtinRN0T

[Rotten Park Road @rottenparkroad]

We recently created this little film for @PhilipAstleypro with @VanBurenOrg & @appetitestoke. Go forth and watch in its full 4k glory! ❤️ "Astley Town" was directed by Patrick McConnell, with cinematography by @matt_rozier #film #philipastley https://t.co/XcpfrOsQsF via @YouTube

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

Book now to meet #AudaciousMrAstley , the cavalryman who 'invented' circuses with his wife back in 1768. @WatFringe Watford on Sat 2 Oct. https://t.co/nwArldUrIf A 5* hit at the #edinburghfringe #Circus #History #Theatre @LERAroupell @LambethArchives @circus250

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#Huzzahforthecircus ! Meet the man who invented a universal art-form! #AudaciousMrAstley in #Watford @WatFringe 2021 on Sat 2 Oct. #Live-streamed from the @PumpHouseCentre @westendwilma @DonaldHutera https://t.co/iPz1wNI1U8

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

AudaciousMrAstley has fond memories of two wonderful summers at @ThePleasance . #Breakaleg , Anthony and all of you - I wish you every success! https://t.co/GHbtinRN0T

[Pleasance @ThePleasance]

We're delighted to confirm that the Pleasance will be presenting live shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer! 💛

Our 2021 programme includes a brand new open-air venue at the Courtyard, with shows announced throughout July.

We can't wait to be back. #MakeYourFringe

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley is proud to know that the art-form he and Mrs Astley initiated in London in 1768 is loved all over the world. It's #WorldCircusDay ! Here's a taster from @ZipposCircus https://t.co/3fRvZz0l2V #Huzzahforthecircus ! @circus250 @LERAroupell

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

The #circus is born. On #EasterMonday 1768, Mr & Mrs Philip Astley gave their first public performances of 'equestrian excellence' at Halfpenny Hatch, #Lambeth . Adding a clown and acrobats, they launched the art-form of 'Circus'. @circus250 @CircusDiaries @LERAroupell

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

Wonderful to see #DNAJourney in #RoupellStreet , the site of the world's first circus at #HalfpennyHatch #Lambeth -- will Mr and Mrs #PhilipAstley get a mention? @itv @itvhub @professorvaness @CircusDiaries @circus250 @helenaverley https://t.co/v6OTom7k4E

[Chris Barltrop @circuspr]

Happy Birthday Sergeant-Major Phillip Astley, hero of the 7 Years War, star equestrian, and (above all!) founder with his wife Patty of the world's first modern circuses. @circus250 @CircusDiaries @professorvaness @LambethArchives @LERAroupell Read more @ https://t.co/qSZCSJCApn

[SFU English @SFUenglish]

Take some time this Friday to read Prof. @LeithDavis' fascinating blog post, "Early Circus in London: Astley's Amphitheatre".
https://t.co/m6aN1PKqXm
#sfuenglish #circushistory
@DHIL_SFU @BL_DigiSchol @britishlibrary @BL_newsroom @SFUFASS

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley congratulates @LeithDavis for her work on the early history of Astley's Amphitheatre. Thanks also to @BL_Labs for their work! But - please ensure the prominence of Patty, Mrs Astley, whose contribution is arguably equal to her husband's.

[British Library Labs @BL_Labs]

Fascinating blog post by @LeithDavis documenting rise of Early Circus in London through Philip Astley's cuttings, collaboration with @DHIL_SFU @BL_DigiSchol @britishlibrary @BL_newsroom #CircusHistory https://t.co/e0YpE58pnf

[Chris Barltrop @Astley250]

#AudaciousMrAstley , the man who invented circuses in 1768, wishes all his friends in His Majesty King George's American colony a Happy Thanksgiving!