Philip Astley Projects CIC bring your pupils a fun, interactive and engaging opportunity to discover the story of Philip Astley, his wife Patty and their legacy in our school cross-curricular Philip Astley Circus Skills Workshops.
So much more than ‘just a circus workshop’, they are an interactive performance that introduces the current and historic legacy of Philip Astley. Discussion includes the local Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire importance of Philip Astley along with the international significance of Philip Astley’s circus legacy.
Philip Astley Circus Skills Workshops have options for all age groups ranging through Primary and Secondary school, College and University.
Pupils learn about Philip Astley and his legacy, discuss historic and cultural importance, watch thrilling performances of various circus skills, including unicycling and magic, while participating in hands-on taught activities. Learning plate spinning, diablo, juggling, hula hoop and so much more.
Presented by professional performers Andrew Van Buren and Allyson Ford, Andrew is one of the country’s leading Philip Astley experts. Together, they bring a lifetime of experience from performing worldwide in theatre, circus, cruise ships and regularly on television; often presenting their famous plate spinning on classic and contemporary gameshows, from The Generation Game through to Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
Adaptable Packages include: School Assembly. Half-day workshops. Single Class Workshops. Multi Class Workshops. Full-Day Programmes.
Formats for all ages and abilities including SEN / SEND.
Promoting physical and mental health.
Encouraging a balance between individuality and inclusive teamwork, reinforcing communication, listening and encouragement.
Embracing local history, culture, English literature, physics, performing arts, physical education and more.
Recent school feedback:
* Thank-you very much for yesterday’s excellent workshop. The activities were ideally suited to our students and the pace and content of the session was spot on. Will highly recommend as would our students – one of whom said they didn’t want it to end! I appreciated how quick and easy it was to organise, too. Thanks again.
Teacher at Portland School and Specialist College, Stoke on Trent.
* The pupils thoroughly enjoyed it, with so many questions after about the centre. I’ll be sure to promote the centre itself and look forward to developing some further opportunities this year. PE Lead and Curriculum Engagement.
* Huge thanks to you and Allyson for a super workshop yesterday. It was a brilliant afternoon and very much enjoyed by all. Year 1 class teacher.
* What an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun!
