Review:
I went to see the first show of this Halloween run in Twickenham today. Circus is a bit of a marmite thing – you either love it or loathe it. Personally I’m a fan and frankly it’s not really about us adults anyway: ‘Circus Is For Kids’.
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This was our first time at Zippos Circus, due to commitment clashes we missed the recent run of our family regular, Santus Circus, which plays each year in nearby (to us) Raynes Park.
Still, it gave me a chance to see Ringmaster legend Norman Barrett (MBE, no less – see picture below) strut his stuff in the ring. He didn’t disappoint – proving a consummate master of the big tent – adding a fancy canary bird act to boot.
Without out a doubt though, our favourite moment was the jaw-dropping Wheel Of Death act. The high jinks, without a safety net, were very scary indeed. Perfect for Halloween.
Our three year old daughter kicking and screaming “I want to see it again” in the back of the car on the way home is a recommendation only the most foolish clown could ignore.
(Peter Clee – 26 October 2010)
Event Info:
Round up your little ghosts and ghouls this Halloween and bring them along to Zippos Circus for some horrifyingly good fun. The family show will be given a spooky Halloween makeover with children in costume receiving free entry*.
The Zippos Halloween Spooktacular promises a show full of horrifically thrilling circus acts including the terrifying Wheel of Death, legendary heart-stopping Hire Wire Walking and new for 2010 is the extraordinary hand to hand acrobatics from Chinese artists Ying and Yang – plus plenty of frightfully spooky Halloween extras.
Performances
Tuesday 26th October-3pm & 7pm
Wednesday 27th October – 3pm & 7pm
Thursday 28th October – 3pm & 7pm
Friday 29th October – 3pm & 6pm
Saturday 30th October – 11am & 3pm & 6pm
Sunday 31st October – 11am & 3pm & 6pm
Friday 5th November – 5pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 6th November- 11am & 3pm & 6pm*
Sunday 7th November – 11am & 3pm*
Info
The Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SF
Information/Booking line: 0871 210 2100 / www.zippos.co.uk
Buses: 490 to Pools on the Park
Rail & Tube: Richmond (10 mins)
Car Parking Nearby
Kids’ Special Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st October
Free entry for children in Halloween costume, when accompanied by a full paying adult*
*Offer can only be redeemed at the box office for tickets purchased on the day.
Prices:
Child & concessions: Side View £6. Grandstand £11. Ringside £15
Adult: Side View £9. Grandstand £16. Ringside £22
Preview Show Tuesday 26th October 3pm & 7pm ALL SEATS £5.99
