EVENTS

Philip Astley Circus Skills Workshops in your School

More than a circus workshop, these are fun, interactive and engaging performance workshops presented by professional performers, introducing the local and international story of Philip and Patty Astley into your school. Cross-curricular options for all age groups ranging through Primary, Secondary, College and University. Workshops Include interactive performance, participatory hands- on physical circus activities including juggling, hula hoop, diabolo, plate spinning, along with story- telling and discussion of historic and cultural relevance.

Circus Workshops in the Centre

For children and adults of all ages and abilities, within the unique Philip Astley Centre, in the heart of Philip Astley’s birthplace Newcastle-under-Lyme. Circus workshops are presented for visiting Schools, Colleges, Universities, home schooling groups. We also offer a corporate and business team building experience. Learning circus skills first hand, woven into the story of Philip Astley, is a great bonding and ice breaking exercise.

Film Shows

Seasons of themed films and shorts are run in the Philip Astley Centre covering and celebrating all aspects of Philip Astley, his life, his circus legacy plus allied arts. Often linked to Astley Centre exhibitions, previous films have included the history of fairgrounds, local links to circus and fun fairs, plus rarely seen behind the scenes footage.

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Regular exhibitions in both the main area and upstairs rooms of the Philip Astley Centre not only explore the circus legacy of Philip Astley but also key celebrations, dates and people including World Circus Day, World Funfair Month, Showpeople of North Staffordshire, the story of local performers as well as art and photography exhibitions by local artists, photographers and creatives.

Talks and Lectures

Regular talks and lectures are held within the Philip Astley Centre as well as taken into your venue. We bring opportunities for you to meet and learn about performers, circus proprietors, artists, local history and more. Popular talks have included ‘History of Circus’, Carol Gandey’s ‘Business Behind Circus’, ‘Philip Astley Story’, ‘Philip Astley and Me’, ‘Charlie Cairoli Story’, ‘Van Buren Story’, Andrew Van Buren’s ‘My Magic Life’, and a ‘Lifetime in Showbusiness’.
Venue Hire

Venue Hire

The unique Philip Astley Centre is available for private hire for meetings, parties and other activities. We offer full facilities, conference rooms, office space, plus the Visitor Centre.

History

Learn more about Philip Astley, his legacy plus the Philip Astley Projects CIC, Newcastle-under- Lyme’s Philip Astley Centre, and more.
News

News

Keep up to date with events, activities, schedules and Philip Astley Projects CIC news.