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Ring Master - Blogg 1

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:33:00 -0400

Justin, your Circus Ring Master here.

This will be the first of my circus blogg entries in the run-up to the big-top events.

Do you need to be a crazy guy to perform in the circus?

Firstly, let me reassure you, if you’ve seen the photos below, fear not, you don’t need to be BARKING MAD to perform in our circus….but it would probably give you an advantage!

I’m not sure if Pete Za will be around for our Circus performances but I can confirm the presence of Barbie Cue, Berg Herr, I C Drinks and his Dad, Pop Corn - ho, ho!

What qualifies me to be a Circus Ring Master I hear you say?

Well, I’d say living with 3 children, 2 cats, a dog, loads of fish and a ferocious shark AND being Football coach to 18 cheeky monkeys probably makes me more than qualified!

What have I done so far?

I spoke to the Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, earlier this year and persuaded her to write her song ‘Circus’ just for us. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a huge hit; maybe the line about “Butleigh School Circus Performances will be first on Friday 5^th June and then Saturday 6^th just one more time, Baby” didn’t help?

I’m sure you’ll all be pleased to hear that my outfit is coming along very nicely. To complete the look, I only now need a horse rider to give-up their jodhpurs and our friendly Undertaker to go hatless for a day and I’ll be ready.

Watch this space for more outfit updates as we get closer to Showtime!

Photo

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:08:03 -0400

Taa-Daahh!!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:06:49 -0400

Taa-Daahh!!

Priceless!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:05:23 -0400

Priceless!

Yiihaaa!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:04:08 -0400

Yiihaaa!

Finlay in full swing!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:02:50 -0400

Finlay in full swing!

A “decked” Char!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:01:20 -0400

A “decked” Char!

Photo

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:15 -0400

The “cutest” receiving a balloon.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:59:08 -0400

The “cutest” receiving a balloon.

Spring Update

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:56:47 -0400

Plans are rollercoastering-on as we hit our 6 week deadline for the Childrens’ Circus. We finished the end of last term with a show by clown called Pete Za, with his whacky brand of clowning which delighted the children and got them really excited. It also made some stars out of the children who volunteered in his acts and showed how natural clowns children are! There were some hilarious improvs from Charlie Burrough and Finlay to name but two! I’ve included some photos below…

Butleigh School Childrens' Circus Update - Feb 25th 2009

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:54:00 -0500

Action is really underway! We have taken Class 4 and Class 3 through a process of learning to juggle and experiment with and introduced other circus props such as poi, staff, rings, hula hoops, ribbons and unicycles. They have also had a clown/drama workshop which we will build on as we get closer to the show. The Class 3 and Class 4 pupils are now able to spend the next few weeks practicing the props they have enjoyed most and those which they have elected to use in the show, before rehearsals begin in a couple of weeks. We are also planning to bring in performance poetry for these age groups.

This week it was Class Two’s turn. We had the boys and girls try out some props, namely staff and ribbons, even managing to start choreographing a ribbon dance for the girls.

The children seem to really enjoy the workshops, (I particularly loved the clowning one, where the kids really let go and we had lots of fun!), there is literally a buzz going around school about the Circus in June. Many parents have caught the bug too, offering their services, asking to try out unicycles and even learning to juggle. We have had offers of unusual skills for the performance from parents and other members of their family all keen to get involved and I really get a sense of how this circus is drawing people together and becoming a community event. It is great to have so much support.

As the weather continues to improve, we hope for the children to be able to practice their skills during lunchtimes if we have some volunteer parent helpers, who may even have the opportunity to practice themselves during these times!

Getting into the swing of things! Hypnotising swirling ribbons.

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:41:36 -0500

Getting into the swing of things! Hypnotising swirling ribbons.

Send in the Clowns! At our launch “Fish and Chip...

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:40:15 -0500

Send in the Clowns!

At our launch “Fish and Chip night”.