Art What’s On
Circus! Show of Shows
Venue: Discovery Museum
Date: Oct 20th 2018 - Jun 2nd 2019
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Price: Free
Detail
This exhibition will feature the fabulous Arthur Fenwick Collection of circus art and memorabilia, a collection of national importance spanning the 1770s up to the 1950s. A spotlight will also be shone on the fascinating life and career of Tyneside’s nineteenth century clown and entertainer extraordinaire Billy Purvis, as well as exploring the history and development of clowns in the circus ring.