The Philip Astley Projects own Andrew Van Buren and Allyson Ford Van Buren had a fantastic time welcoming new students to Keele University during Freshers’ Week with a showcase of circus skills and performance. It was a brilliant way to kick off the new term and share a little of Philip Astley’s legacy with the…
Shortlisted for Visitor Attraction of the Year at the #LovNulAwards. We’d love your support. Please cast your vote for the Philip Astley Centre and help us celebrate circus, heritage and community! VOTING IS OPEN until 29th September. Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2AE. For more information about the Philip Astley Projects…
Birthday Party with the Philip Astley Projects CIC! Hosted by the Philip Astley Centre Team, the circus themed party included circus skills by Andrew Van Buren, also hula hoop session with music & dance by Ally Dance & Exercise, crafts workshop and finishing it with a touch of magic! A huge thank you to King…
A full house joined us at the Philip Astley Centre for our Heritage Open Day talk by showman performer and speaker Andrew Van Buren – “Building the Excitement: Creating the circus” It was wonderful to see so many new faces discovering the story of circus architecture and the incredible legacy of Philip Astley, the Father…
World Funfair Month is here – and we’ve got a special guest! Meet Fair Bear from Future 4 Fairgrounds – she is staying with us at the Philip Astley Centre for September – World Funfair month, but she hasn’t got a name yet. We need your help finding her a name to celebrate the magic,…
Heritage Open Day Event 2025 at the Philip Astley Centre! Join us for a free and fascinating talk on the architecture of the circus from 1768 to present day by our very own, the popular showman performer Andrew Van Buren, a lifelong champion of the legacy of Philip Astley and circus! Date: 18 Sep 2025…
Our Andrew Van Buren and Allyson had a great day today performing and teaching circus skills with the story of Philip Astley at the Our Space Family Fun Day. For more information and to book Andrew Van Buren and Allyson with their Philip Astley theme circus skills workshops – for all age groups and abilities…