Gandeys Circus Exhibition A month from now, the world-famous Gandeys Circus will be opening in Trentham Gardens, bringing their spectacular performances and thrilling entertainment for all to enjoy! 🎭✨ To coincide with their visit next month, we are launching the Gandeys Exhibition at the Philip Astley Centre celebrating their incredible history and legacy. The exhibition…
Book Launch at the Philip Astley Centre An amazing and successful day at the Philip Astley Centre launching the new book by Steve Smith about the origins of the Showmens Guild ‘The Fight For Freedom’. People travelled from all over the country to hear the illustrated talk and arrived throughout the day to purchase copies…
Upcoming Talk by Paul Eden: Providing Professional Care Join us for an insightful and informative talk by Paul Edden, recently retired Managing Director of Home Instead, as he shares his wealth of experience in delivering professional care. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 15th January 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Philip Astley Centre,…
Andrew Van Buren joined Appetite on 6Towns Radio today. Philip Astley Projects Director Andrew Van Buren appeared today on the Appetite takeover of 6 Towns Radio talking with Appetite’s Craig and Heather about The Philip Astley Projects, his life growing up in a showbusiness family, touring the world with his magic and illusion shows plus…
Circus Skills Workshops with Andrew Van Buren The first Circus Skills Workshop of 2025 with our one and only Andrew Van Buren is here, and it’s BIGGER and BETTER than ever! A day full of fun, laughter, and exciting skills. 🤹♀️✨ 📅 Date: 11th January 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 📍 Location:…
New Art Exhibition Welcome Luca, the talented young and local artist behind our current exhibition at the Philip Astley Centre. The subject is vintage puppets with a circus theme, there is a story of time travel and adventure behind them too, so do visit and enjoy this unique mixed medium art 🎭 Exhibition Dates: Now…
What’s On this December at Philip Astley Centre! Join us for an exciting month for our new exhibition, pre-christmas clothes sale, wellbeing workshop and meet with Santa! We can’t wait to see you at The Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE. Come see, create, and support us! #philipastleycentre #philipastleyprojects #events #crafts…
November Film Series at the Philip Astley Centre! Join us for three captivating film shows into the fascinating world of circus arts and entertainment history! Dates: 9th November; 13th November; 20th November Time: 2-3pm Venue: Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE Perfect for circus fans, history buffs, or anyone looking for…
Congratulations to Philip Astley Projects CIC volunteer Maddeline Childs Congratulations to our amazing Philip Astley Projects CIC volunteer Maddeline Childs who secured 2nd place at the “Can You Aerial” competition organized by CYD? Freestyle Convention. Maddie’s passion for circus arts and dedication shines through in everything she does, and we couldn’t be prouder of her…
Fairground Historian Steve Smith lecture on Fairground Art. A full house today at the Philip Astley Centre for the very popular and fascination Fairground Art talk by Fairground Historian Steve Smith. Our Mayor Cllr Barry Panter and Mayoress of Newcastle-Under-Lyme were joined by people who had travelled from around the country, all of whom were…