NEWS

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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Double Bill Film Talk by Andrew Van Buren

John Audley November 14, 2025

On 20 November 2025 Andrew Van Buren will be presenting his film show talk about some of his favourite acts.

Andrew will share his insights, background and details around some of his favourite acts from the world of variety and circus through the ages. With film footage of the acts this promises to be an interesting fun and entertaining afternoon.

The show starts at 2pm until 3.30pm in the Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE.

Tickets £5 available online or on the door. Includes a free drink and biscuits.

For more details about Andrew Van Buren: www.vanburen.org.uk

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