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Giffords Circus rides again

Antonia Quirke returns to the story of Giffords Circus

The horses are learning their dance routines, the acrobats are perfecting their tumbles and sequins are being sewn onto leotards and leggings - in 2017, In the Studio had ringside seats to the circus. Antonia Quirke met the inner circle of Giffords Circus as they conceived and crafted the show where the theme was the 17th Century Spanish court. The team were led by circus creator Nell Gifford, who left home aged 18 to join her first circus. She then set up her own travelling troupe based in the West of England featuring performers from all over the world. As the circus rides again this summer, Antonia reveals the tragedy that befell the troupe a couple of years after the programme was broadcast.

Presented and produced by Antonia Quirke
Executive produced by Stephen Hughes for the 大象传媒 World Service

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27 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Jul 2022 01:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 Jul 2022 03:32GMT
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  • Sun 31 Jul 2022 01:32GMT