Professor Vanessa's Wondershow
Roundhouse
- Booking until: Thursday, 1 January 2009
- Running time: 2 hours
Professor Vanessa's Wondershow description
Step back in time as the Roundhouse Main Space is transformed into a timeless village green for a magical immersive carnival experience that celebrates the golden era of circus.
Walk through a lost world of original vintage circus side-shows dating back to the 1930s-1950s and gasp at the hair-raising aerial performances, contemporary cabaret and illusion. Peek at the headless lady if you dare, marvel at the girl in the goldfish bowl, feel the power of Electra, the 27,000 volt girl and gaze with wonder at the spectacle that unfolds around you.
The show features an enviable line up of artists from the circus, cabaret and variety world including Miss Behave, Marawa The Amazing, Jon Marshall and his Sideshow Illusions and The Insect Circus.
The show was conceived by Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of the National Fairground Archive in Sheffield and one of the worldÂ?s leading experts on the history of the art form.
