Showing posts with label britain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label britain. Show all posts

Sunday, 14 September 2014

Sunday fun: Circus in an abandoned factory (Video)

Circulus have come up with something a little different in the way of entertainment. Based in the U.K., they call themselves an innovative new circus company.


According to their website, Circulus brings together the most promising circus and theatrical production in Britain.

"Our brand of fast-paced, immersive and exciting live circus arts, coupled with bespoke, digitally enhanced performance spaces culminate to create a truly visceral art form that appeals to a modern audience. Performing in found and forgotten spaces in London and the UK we aim to transform a space, inviting our audiences to step from the mundane drudgery of the streets into a totally immersive, modern circus experience. Leaving it exactly as we found it, coming and going, a finite entity…"

Enjoy their talents in the video below and see more excellent videos on their YouTube channel.

Sunday, 21 October 2012

100,000 protesters hit the UK streets protesting austerity (videos)

It was the UK's turn to hit the streets on Saturday in protest against austerity measures and budget cuts. Tens of thousands participated with a wide range of different groups involved. 

Amidst cries of "Pay your taxes", more than 100,000 protesters poured into the streets of London, Belfast and Glasgow, angry at the Government's austerity measures which they say are killing Britain. 

Protesters were blowing whistles, waving flags and banners, reading ‘Cameron has butchered Britain’, ‘cut war not welfare’, and ‘need before greed’. 

The protest was led by a group of unemployed young people, nurses, teachers and off-duty policemen, along with anti-war activists and politicians. In all three demonstrations (London, Glasgow and Belfast), there was a strong trade union presence... read more and watch videos.