Temple Quay
(Behind Bristol Templemeads Railway Station)
Friday 13th 2013
Last night saw the launch of Creative Common's Circus Festival. Running every Friday for 7 weeks, Doc Francisco of the Invisible Circus presents a showcase of top quality circus cabaret, including special guests every week.
The Big Top transforms the harbour side location into a cosy cabaret setting, easy to mill around, surrounded by those in their finery, or just jackets and jeans to stave of the autumn chill. There's plenty of room to sit or stand with a good view of the action.
A nicely paced cabaret medley showcasing a satisfying mix of aerial, acrobalance, juggling and hoop artists. A couple of technical hitches were overcome with grace and professional smiles, which served to build the camaraderie with the audience, who responded with encouraging applause. In fact an obvious glitter cannon fail resulted in a rapturous moment, when sparkles finally showered the girl suspended high above, moments before her grand finale, saving the show in the nick of time with delighted laughter from the crowd.
The bar is well stocked with delicious local cider and ale and is easily accessible. A couple of sideshow acts add to the ambience. The show is finished off with a performance from a typical Bristol / circus type band, the Rubber Duck Orchestra, which is a good opportunity to see men wearing dresses having a knees up, while you decide which bar you might wander off to.
Well worth fiver for a Friday evening's entertainment, but dress warm.
7.30pm - 11.00pm every Friday until 1st November
Further info:
http://creativecommon.co.uk/event/bristol-circus-festival-launch-party-hosted-by-doc-francisco-with-the-rubber-duck-orchestra/
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