CIRCUS CALAMITOUS

THE GREATEST FAMILY SHOW ON EARTH(ish).

Written by BAFTA nominated TV Comedy writer Justin Sbresni and Stewart Wright

Circus Calamitous is a vibrant family comedy dripping in fun, danger and frolics. Inspired by the traditions of travelling circuses from yesteryear.

The ‘World’s Greatest Showman’ (his words) Rex Bartholomew brings his internationally-renowned award-winning world-famous circus to the grandest of venues. Except that he doesn’t because a clerical error means the circus performers have gone to the wrong address and are 100 miles away. 

The only people left in the company are Rex himself and his put-upon stagehand Darren...so the two of them will have to put on the show themselves. 

The Show Must Go On (especially as Rex is contractually obliged to provide one). 
Rex and Darren need to do all the juggling, fire-eating, lion-taming, bullet-catching, the lot. They are also struggling with their own relationship as the long-suffering Darren resents being constantly ordered around by the arrogant Rex.

There’s mishaps, squirting water, custard pies, audience participation and a cameo from the only member of the circus troupe that remained on site…..Leslie the Lion. 

The circus performers never do make it on time but Darren blossoms into a fine circus artist with the encouragement of the children...and he feels he can move on in his relationship with Rex on a more equal footing. The ‘World’s Greatest Showman’ (still his words) Rex Bartholemew learns that it’s not a bad thing to be a little humble now and then. 

Drawing on traditions of circus, pantomime and classic comedy, it’s a circus that goes very wrong. 

Written by Stewart Wright and Justin Sbresni, Circus Consultant Ben Kirby, Design, Costume & Props Jagprops, Sound Design & Music Tim Kirby and Armourer Mark Shelley. Starring Stewart Wright & Ben Kirby.