About Audacious Mr Astley
How a horseman threw his hat into the ring and rode into history. . .
Sgt-Major Philip Astley tells his own story of how he started the first circus in 1768.
Reviews
Mr Astley has been paid a huge compliment. Liz Arratoon aka #TheWidowStanton chooses The Widow's Best of 2018. She says: "BEST CIRCUS 250 SHOW: Chris Barltrop’s self-penned one-man show, Audacious Mr Astley – seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – tops the year celebrating the birth of circus in the UK. Chris also gets BEST COSTUME for Astley’s beautiful and authentic red coat." I am overwhelmed and very proud!
Meet the man who invented circuses at: Saturday 16th Marc...h: 12 noon and 2pm. Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Details and tickets: https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/a udacious-mr-astley
Tuesday to Thursday 16th to 18th July: Studio Theatre, Bedfringe Festival, Bedford
Wednesday 31st July to Sunday 25th August: Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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Discover the #truehistory of the #circus at the #QuarryStudio #Bedford MK40 2NN when the real #GreatestShowman comes to town for Bedfringe ! Real-life ringmaster and actor Chris Barltrop will perform as the inventor of circus entertainment #AudaciousMrAstley from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th July. Ticket prices: £6 - £10. Book at https://bit.ly/2HGat0N / 01234 362337
New! The circus celebrated in poetry. To be heard not read. The Circus Ground by Liz Darcy Jones @lizdjuk Step right in, a globally unique attraction, the show's here just for you! bit.ly/2NTyh63
Fresh from his 5-star #EdFringe appearances #AudaciousMrAstley heads for @otsfestival #OffTheShelf #Sheffield on 17th Oct! Book here bit.ly/2LSx9d6 Circus250 Vanessa Toulmin The Philip Astley Project Let's Circus #circus #history #theatre
Thank you everyone at Edinburgh Festival Fringe , Pleasance Courtyard , and throughout the #CityofEdinburgh for a great month which Mr Astley has thoroughly enjoyed. I'll be back! In the mean time #watchthisspace for news . You can also see #loadsastuff at www.centreforcircusculture.eu
Mr Astley reminds his loyal public that performances of his five-star show take place daily, rain or shine, at 11.45am. Five stars 'fascinating, engaging' (British Theatre Guide); 'Entertaining, informative, classy!' (The Widow Stanton). Pleasance Courtyard Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh-Events #intotheunknown #theatre #circus #truestories #history #sawdusthero Circus250 Circus250Europe Vanessa Toulmin
#AudaciousMrAstleyEdinburghFringe - 5 stars (British Theatre Guide) - 'Entertaining, informative, classy' (Liz Arratoon, The Widow Stanton) - 'Warmth, knowledge, expertise' ( Circus250) Every circus everywhere in the world began here - the man who started it all tells his own story! Daily 11.45am Pleasance Courtyard #Edinburgh Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh Fringe #theatre #Circus #history Equity - Circus Network
A five-star review* for Audacious Mr Astley Pleasance Courtyard #Edinburgh in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Daily 11.45am until 27th August. #IntoTheUnknown #QuickFlyer The Scotsman HeraldScotland The Skinny VisitScotland #theatre #circus #history #entertainment #arts * REVIEW https://bit.ly/2vmv1F1
Mr Astley offers FREE SEATS for #AudaciousMrAstleyEdFringe on Thursday 8th August at 11.45am to the FIRST TEN people at the door of 'That' Pleasance Courtyard Once again, that important word is FREE! #Edinburgh The Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Festival Fringe Laura Porter #IntoTheUnknown #circus #theatre #history
Thank you The British Theatre Guide for Mr Astley's five-star review! https://bit.ly/2vmv1F1 Circus250 The Circus Diaries Vanessa Toulmin Rebecca Farkas Charlotte Emily Barltrop Izzy Farkas Jonathan Barltrop Laura Porter Pleasance Courtyard Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh Festival Camping EDINBURGH Edinburgh Fringe The Skinny The List HeraldScotland
Five days in to Mr Astley's Edinburgh Festival Fringe campaign. Heading for the High St this afternoon with flyers and smiles! Details and tickets at https://bit.ly/2HGHzuf / 0131 556 6550 Liam Rudden's Must See Theatre The Scotsman HeraldScotland #EdinburghFringe #Theatre #Circus The Circus Diaries Vanessa Toulmin Circus250 Circus250 Bristol Performances 11.45am daily Pleasance Courtyard
Technical rehearsal tonight, opening (and actor's birthday!) tomorrow. Bring cake... ! Pleasance Courtyard #Edinburgh Edinburgh Festival Fringe #IntoTheUnknown Circus250 The Circus Diaries The Philip Astley Project Vanessa Toulmin
Mr Astley's ostler has inspected the venue! The Serjeant-Major is polishing his sabre and his script - Wednesday is the day Pleasance Courtyard 11.45am daily until 27th August. Edinburgh Festival Fringe #IntoTheUnknown https://bit.ly/2HGHzuf / 0131 556 6550 Tickets on sale now!