Cirque Surreal

I've been meaning to write this up since Saturday but..

I took the train down to Preston Park on Saturday afternoon so that I could get my annual Brighton Festival Circus fix. I try to go every year, even if I get additional visits at other times of the year.

I managed to get a good seat for half price so that was a good starting point. One thing that did irritate, the Souvenir Booklet for Cirque Surreal included acts that didn't appear and didn't portray acts that were in the show!

The theme was (as far as I could determine) acts from the four corners of the world, this was indicated by the floor which was inscribed by compass points, and by avatars from Russia (North) Africa (South) China (East) and South America (West).

There were a number of aerial acts, single trapeze, bungee cords and rope work. There was an amazing football juggler, and a ballet piece where the ballerina went en pointe was on the head of her partner

A very good afternoon, and recommended if you are in the area where it's on tour.

Cirque Surreal

I've been meaning to write this up since Saturday but..

I took the train down to Preston Park on Saturday afternoon so that I could get my annual Brighton Festival Circus fix. I try to go every year, even if I get additional visits at other times of the year.

I managed to get a good seat for half price so that was a good starting point. One thing that did irritate, the Souvenir Booklet for Cirque Surreal included acts that didn't appear and didn't portray acts that were in the show!

The theme was (as far as I could determine) acts from the four corners of the world, this was indicated by the floor which was inscribed by compass points, and by avatars from Russia (North) Africa (South) China (East) and South America (West).

There were a number of aerial acts, single trapeze, bungee cords and rope work. There was an amazing football juggler, and a ballet piece where the ballerina went en pointe was on the head of her partner

A very good afternoon, and recommended if you are in the area where it's on tour.

Last few days

It's been rather warm over the last few days (30°C in the office at the moment, no air con!) though the hay-fever seems to be under control.

Saw the latest Doctor Who on Saturday, after getting back from the Circus. It was very impressive to see a real time story (as per Jack Bauer / 24) 42 minutes before crashing into the sun....

Monday did some more club passing, once again with two different people (but not at the same time!)

Last night I saw the last broadcast of "Blood Ties" prior to it's US hiatus. I suspect I'll actually get to see the rest on Living TV before the Americans get to see the remaining episodes.

And finally my new bookcases are now full with books that have been catalogued on LibraryThing and I'm now stating on the other bookcases in my "living room". Count is now 1674 books catalogued. While not in the top 50 libraries (yet), I have got into the list of books added in the last 24 hours, nearer the top than the bottom!

Last few days

It's been rather warm over the last few days (30°C in the office at the moment, no air con!) though the hay-fever seems to be under control.

Saw the latest Doctor Who on Saturday, after getting back from the Circus. It was very impressive to see a real time story (as per Jack Bauer / 24) 42 minutes before crashing into the sun....

Monday did some more club passing, once again with two different people (but not at the same time!)

Last night I saw the last broadcast of "Blood Ties" prior to it's US hiatus. I suspect I'll actually get to see the rest on Living TV before the Americans get to see the remaining episodes.

And finally my new bookcases are now full with books that have been catalogued on LibraryThing and I'm now stating on the other bookcases in my "living room". Count is now 1674 books catalogued. While not in the top 50 libraries (yet), I have got into the list of books added in the last 24 hours, nearer the top than the bottom!