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How to Create a Circus Production

04/07/2017 GMT

How to create a circus production

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Giffords Circus brings together acts from all around the world

Following the creation of a circus production from concept to first performance

The horses are learning their dance routines, the acrobats are perfecting their tumbles and sequins are being sewn onto leotards and leggings - In the Studio this week has ringside seats to the circus. Antonia Quirke meets the inner circle of Giffords Circus as they conceive and craft their current show where the theme this year is the 17th Century Spanish court. The team are led by circus creator Nell Gifford, who left home aged 18 to join her first circus. She then set up her own travelling troupe based in the West of England featuring performers from all over the world.

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