Roll up, roll up!
Miss Lily and her Ringmaster extraordinaire, Mr Cornelius, are coming to town to guide you on your journey of discovery about the captivating characters who created British circus history.
‘Welcome to our spectacular circus ring. Step in and play Miss Lily’s Victorian Circus Game’.
Throw the giant dice and learn how to juggle and stilt walk. Discover the fascinating facts about life in a circus in the accompanying exhibition and film.
And for the smaller circus enthusiasts don’t miss the chance to dress up in Victorian or circus costume, play with Victorian toys and paint your own clown egg face.
Tour Dates
Breeze, Youth Festival, Temple Newsam, Leeds, LS15 0AE
Wednesday 31st July 12 noon – 5pm
Thursday 1st August 12 noon-5pm
Creative Recovery, Temperance House, Pitt Street, Barnsley S70 1AL
Mental well-being through arts
Wednesday 7th August 1-5pm
Wakefield Library, Burton St, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Education Room and Local Studies
Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Saturday 17th August 11am-3pm
Chapel Allerton Library
Pre festival activity in association with Chapel Allerton Arts Festival
Thursday 22nd August 10.30-4pm.
Friday 23rd August 10.30-4pm
Saturday 24th August 11.30am-2.30pm
Horsforth Library and Ballroom, Town St, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5BL
In Association with Leeds Civic Trust – Heritage Open Days
Saturday 21st September 12.30-5pm
Sunday 22nd September 11-3pm
More dates and details to be announced soon.
Allow 50-60 minutes for the game and exhibition
FREE Fun for all the family!
These events are made possible by the people who buy National Lottery Tickets.
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