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Here you can find current news items from the fully fledged Visitor and Activity Centre, opened in March 2024 covering events, activities and special moments – through to the history and development of the Philip Astley Projects over the years. Read more about the shows, concerts, talks, exhibitions, publications, workshops, film shows, school circus skills workshops outreach programmes, team building events, collaborations and so much more which have made this such a success story.
News, Activities and Stories from Philip Astley Projects CIC have received not only local but also national and international coverage in all forms of media from television to radio, newspaper to magazine and online. Press coverage has featured in the UK, Japan, Monaco, Australia, Canada, Brazil and more.

If you would like to cover one of our events, or conduct an interview with Showman, Performer and Philip Astley Expert – Andrew Van Buren, then do get in touch.

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Andrew Van Buren and Allyson performing circus skills and magic at Keele University.

Andrew Van Buren & Allyson at Keele University

John Audley September 27, 2025

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 next generation. 🎉

Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2AE.

For more information about the Philip Astley Projects www.philipastley.org.uk

For more information about Andrew Van Buren’s performances circus skills workshops and activities www.vanburen.org.uk

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