Who was Philip Astley?

Circus: 250 Years Young is a 9-month long project funded by Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots programme. Members of our Youth Circus have been on a creative exploration of circus history looking at the development of circus over the past 250 years; scouring the archives, talks from circus experts and experiencing practical workshops in forgotten circus skills. Culminating with performances of Circus: 250 Years Young, as part of the UK-wide celebrations for the 250th anniversary of circus.