Bring our big top back

Bring our big top back

Jan 25 2005
By Ben Clover

South London Press

RUNNING away to join the circus is a tradition going back centuries.

But a Kennington-based troupe is running away to be re-united with a big top they had to leave in the south of France.

Bassline Circus had been booked for shows on the Continent last year but when the tour fell through the troupe couldn't afford to get their new £10,000 tent back home.

Performer Susannah Ford said the group was fighting back by mounting a fundraising night this Friday to go and get it back.

Susannah said: "We were distraught when we had to leave it behind. It's a beautiful big top and we need it for our bookings this year."

The Kennington performer, whose acts include the use of an angle-grinder and a pair of specially-made iron knickers, added: "We need to raise £1,000 to go and get it back.

"On the fundraising night there will be live music, fire eating, escapologists, acrobats, stilt-walking, hoop artists and more besides."

The 12 core members of Bassline Circus met on the London performance circuit and have been working together for the last 18 months.

This year the troupe's plans include appearances at Glastonbury and the Lewisham comedy festival, Spikefest.

The fundraising night is at Bar Lorca, Brixton Road, Brixton, from 9pm and costs £5.

For more information call 07899 771297.

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