In 1850, after a
lifetime on the Endless Road, London showman
extraordinaire William Batty completed the
construction of his greatest work: a half-scale
replica of the Greek Hippodrome at Delphi, a permanent
home at last for the finest troupe in all the
Empire.
For the nomadic circus caste, Batty's
Hippodrome became an essential waystation and safe
harbor from the rigours of life on the road. For
audiences, it was a chance to interface with a style
of entertainment that was considered vulgar and
déclassé in the socially-acceptable context of a
respectable downtown theater. Not unlike the Moulin
Rouge or Burning Man Festival, the Hippodrome was a
place of congress between fashion-forward high society
and the secret world of performers. And as has often
followed in such cases, the opening of the Hippodrome
marked the emergence of a venerable subculture into
the canon of high culture.
Premier
practitioners of the circus arts from across the globe
will pitch their proverbial stakes and present their
proudest and most petrifying stunts: aerialists,
acrobats, and equilibrists; jugglers, jumpers, and
jokers; magicians and musicians; dames and flames;
geeks, Sikhs, and frrrrreaks. Come, take our hands and
follow us into the 20th Century, The Age of the
Circus. Let us teach you our ancient ways - Liberty,
Equality, Loyalty, and Self-Expression - older than
the cities, older than the churches, older than the
Crown. Together we shall emerge more wholly realized
in our own image, and the world around us shall
follow.
May abundant blessings rain down over
the buses and big-tops of the underground circus
revolution, and speed them on their way to Batty's
Hippodrome.
Batty's Hippodrome is the latest
performing troupe led by Noah Mickens; founder and
director of Cicuri Curajul, Societas Insomnia, and The
999 Eyes Of Endless Dream. Aside from his work in the
circus, Mr. Mickens has served as booker and promoter
for Rotture, Branx, Someday Lounge, and The Jasmine
Tree; served on the board of directors for 2Gyrlz
Performative Arts; played a major hand in the
international Radon Collective; and performed as a
musician and dancer with Nequaquam Vacuum, P.A.N.
Butoh, Soriah, The Steve MacKay Ensemble, The
Moe!kestra!, Death Posture, and numerous other
projects. Joined by his new creative partner Nick the
Creature, he returns to the traditional circus format
for the first time in five years, and prepares to
throw whatever it is that he's got wholly into this
new Work.
The cast and producers of Batty's Hippodrome, inclusive of William Batty Himself, are focusing their attention entirely upon The Wanderlust Circus. All friends and curiosity-seekers should befriend The Wanderlust Circus instead. See our Top Friends below to do precisely that. Thank you. - Wm.B
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Hi jim rose here. yes im the actor who plays the caveman on the commercials so now you have something to tease me about the next time we see each other. Im going to be in your area in the summer hosting rock shows and writing a new book about the people I meet on the road. We should throw a small party together. If you want to hang out ,message me at my other site here www. myspace. com/toohotforfizzle or go to my top friend(same site) We dont read the messages at the circus site. we are getting too many to handle there There are too many there and hard to manage
Hawthorne Theatre will host this fabulous event starring some of the NWs finest performance artists and showgirls.
Decadence is a benefit for Our House of Portland and Esther's Pantry. Come enjoy sensational burlesque, drag, hip-hop, belly dance, and vaudeville entertainment while doing your community good.
Our emcee is none other than the wonderful William Batty (Cabaret Babylon, Batty's Hippodrome).
The performers for the night include- *Johnny O (Drag) *Swingtease (Swing dance burlesque) *Gretchen Belladonna (Belly dance) *Janikea (Bellydance) *Baby LeStrange (Burlesque) *Jacqueline Hyde (Burlesque) *Hai Fleisch (Burlesque) *Chest Rockwell (Drag) *Sahara Dunes (Burlesque) *El Pachuco (Drag) *Bella Beretta (Burlesque) *Stormy Leigh (Burlesque) *Meghan Mayhem (Burlesque) *Angelique DeVil (Hip-hop burlesque) PLUS A FEW THAT ARE SURPRISES!
Sponsored by Fascinations, BUST Magazine, and New Deal Distillery. Raffles prizes from fantastic local companies. Chocolate fondue fountains with fresh fruit and pretzels.
You never knew being bad could be OH SO GOOD!
Hawthorne Theatre SE 39th and Hawthorne Feb 20, 2009 Doors @ 8p, show @ 9p $12 with donation 3 food or personal hygiene items $15 without donation
FABULUXE! Live! Cabaret! Bellydance & Burlesque Show! One Night Only! In SEATTLE! January 10th 2009
@ Sonya's Bar & Grill 1919 1st Ave Between 1st & Virginia Downtown Seattle! (206) 441-7996 7:30pm Show/ Doors 7pm 10:00pm Show/ Doors 9:30 $10 Cover 21+ w/ ID
Let us Entertain you! STARRING: Fuchsia FoXXX-"The Hot Pink Exotic Machine!" Ben DeLaCreme-"Drop-dead GORGEOUS!" The Shanghai Pearl- "The Tantalizing Temptress From Taipei!" Sassy DeLure-"Cat eyed Hollywood glamor in heels!" More info: www. myspace. com/fuchsiafoxxx
ONE NIGHT ONLY In SAN FRANSISCO- the HUBBA HUBBA REVUE hosts BAXTALO DROM THE LUCKY ROAD SHOW at the DNA! Friday, JANUARY 2nd 2009 AMAZING Cabaret Shows join forces to bring you the best: GYPSY BAZAAR, BURLESQUE REVUE & BELLY DANCE SHOW IN TOWN!!
Join the gypsy punk revolution! HOSTED BY: Dr. Kingfish! Variety Acts:*Naughty Bedtime Stories by Onkel Woland & The Black Forest Menagerie *RACHEL BRICE! *The Hubba Hubba Go Go Girls! *Sister Kate -*Rose Harden* Sassy DeLure* Fuchsia FoXXX & more!
