Philip Battle
Philip is one of the most acclaimed pavement artists Britain has created over the last 50 years. Working to this day as half of UrbanCanvas creating works for festivals and
October 19, 2020
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Michiel Hesseling
Juggling from the age of 15 and being featured in international juggling magazines from the age of 18, described as a virtuoso, the Mozart of juggling, Michiel has been a
October 12, 2020
Mark Schrier
Performing from the 80’s Mark travelled the world as half of the comedy duo Muki and Fuzzy, juggling rope walking escapology and the occasional on pitch herbalist, its not what
September 28, 2020
Mitch Mitchelson
Mitch clearly has a penchant for the dramatic both performing, directing in and teaching theatre for what appears to be most of his life. As well as treading the boards
September 23, 2020
Olly Crick
Olly has done all a clown could hope for. In the 80’s the tall and the short of it is this clever fool worked the streets in a juggling duo,
September 22, 2020
Ben Langley
The lovable “Ben Danger” charming, cheeky, with a smile of utter joy. A child of good hearted British comedy classics such as the “Carry on’s” and “hi-di-hi”. Ben worked the
September 11, 2020
David Cassel (2)
Last time we heard about David’s success in the Canadian theatre industry, how he ran companies and theatres throughout Canada, how the collapse of arts funding lead to him taking
September 9, 2020
Kwabana Lindsay
From the beginnings of the modern uk juggling circuits boom, to nearly ever festival this side of Russia Lindsay has experienced them all with his truck and slackline rig, he
August 26, 2020
Gazzo
What can I say about this true thoroughbred legend. Possibly (and likely) the most famous street magician in the world. One of the hardest working street performers in the world.
August 24, 2020
Sean Rooney
Sean has not only created original comedy shows, took the main stage at the legendary Just for Last Festival, stared and has written highly reviewed stage pieces, designed methods that
August 14, 2020
Patricia Martinelli
Patricia was part of he golden 80s and i have been told was one of the highlights of the west pizza. Silly and powerful Patricia not only worked on the
August 7, 2020
Haggis McLeod
Haggis McLeod, juggler, teacher, festival organiser, father and gardener. Haggis has been throwing things in the air for money for literally as long as I’ve been alive (1984). From busking
July 31, 2020
david cassel
Dave Cassel (Hotch), in his youth, was a performing star in Canada , travelled the world as a street artist created a show that was talked about when i was
July 26, 2020
Jon Mckenna
Jon Mckenna the great Sid Rasputin, what can be said about Jon, one of the most loved and mentioned performers by the earliest legends we have had on here. Performing
July 24, 2020
Brian Hulse
Brian Hulse International festival performer Brian. If the rumors are true, Brian was highly influential in the establishment of the whole modern scene in japan. Award winning street shows and
July 17, 2020
Paul Morrocos (2)
Paul Moroccos Star of the hit stage show “Ole” in our last interview, one of my favourites, Paul talked about starting in the USA moving to London and performing at
July 15, 2020
John Hicks
Jon Hicks is a street art legend, from being a pavement in the 80s, to blue peter appearances. Schooled in the arts he created works for the national heritage trust,
July 13, 2020
Rob Ballard
Rob Ballard a true legend of the street rob is one of the main contributors to the creation of the covent garden street performers association, the body which is used
July 9, 2020
Charlie Lineham
Charlie Lineham much loved much listened and much mentioned. Supplying sounds through the 80s and 90s and now has worked in our great nhs for over 10 years. Still playing
June 26, 2020
Andre Vincent
Tonight On Whining On André Vincent, the great Arry Pavarotti, Said to have one of the best clap and cheer routines in the world, even said to be one of
June 24, 2020
Dom Ferry
Tonight On Whining On Dom Ferry star of the street, variety entertainer former double act member of the legendary Zip and Zap, now world touring street musician. Dom has a
June 22, 2020
Susi Oddball
Susi Oddball Juggling and performing from 1979 Susi was at the heart of the 80s circus boom, be it organising workshops, becoming a distributor of equipment with the now famous
June 11, 2020
The Mighty Gareth
Gareth Williams The mighty Gareth, what a legend of street performance, he has been in the crowd as a bottler in the 80’s and then travelled the world as a
June 10, 2020
Terry St Clair
Terry St Clair at covent garden since 1976 travelled performing folk around the UK. Terry still performs at covent garden to this day and now is a elected trustee and
June 6, 2020
Gary Justin
Gary (animal) Justin Sane Knight, long running street veteran and magician. Starting as a pavement artist, Gary became not only a great performer but also a creator of magic props
June 6, 2020