The Grand Drawing Circus
The Grand Drawing Circus was
a themed, day-long life drawing event with long and short poses, live
music from the Drawchestra and a theatrical twist, held across all
levels of The Old Market. The event was part of the national Big Draw
and was held on the 26th October 2014 2-8pm.
A Circus Murder
Let me tell you a tale of the Drawing Circus, performers who pose for your drawing-delight…
Francesca, Ring Mistress, Mother of the Drawing Circus has led her motely troupe of travelling performers to never before dreamt success. After a half-decades of struggle the Circus is expanding; taking on new performers. Two clowns of mysterious origin join the be-seuqined ranks: Columbina and her lover, Harlequin. Melancholic Pierrot falls for Columbina and the seeds of jealousy are sewn backstage. Discord simmers in the dressing rooms and practice stages, and the red and gold veil of clamorous frivolity wears paper-thin. During a sea-side performance in Brighton, Columbina’s still body appears, throat-torn and bloody, red stains trailing the stage like rose petals leading to a lover’s bed. The crowd raise their pencils, the Drawchestra play on.
A Circus Murder
Let me tell you a tale of the Drawing Circus, performers who pose for your drawing-delight…
Francesca, Ring Mistress, Mother of the Drawing Circus has led her motely troupe of travelling performers to never before dreamt success. After a half-decades of struggle the Circus is expanding; taking on new performers. Two clowns of mysterious origin join the be-seuqined ranks: Columbina and her lover, Harlequin. Melancholic Pierrot falls for Columbina and the seeds of jealousy are sewn backstage. Discord simmers in the dressing rooms and practice stages, and the red and gold veil of clamorous frivolity wears paper-thin. During a sea-side performance in Brighton, Columbina’s still body appears, throat-torn and bloody, red stains trailing the stage like rose petals leading to a lover’s bed. The crowd raise their pencils, the Drawchestra play on.