From The Journals Of Journeymen, The Chipolatas Present: ‘Gentlemen Of The Road’

A high energy performance presenting unparalleled physical feats with live squeezebox and breakbeats.
3 musical clowns in a fresh theatrical package, referencing folk culture worldwide.
Tapping into themes which are both traditional and contemporary, the old and the new united.
Transcending trends…creating timeless moments.
A unique and universally-acclaimed show, suitable for those who embrace life…

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"Brilliantly Diverse, Mischievous and Expertly Coherent"
(The Scotsman, Edinburgh Festival Fringe)

"They have created a genre which is both contemporary and reassuringly old-fashioned"
(Total Theatre Magazine, London International Mime Festival)

"The Chipolatas carry on medieval traditions of performers who entertained both the kings at their palaces and the common people on the streets"
(The Times of Central Asia)

"The Chipolatas are the Beastie Boys of Street Theatre!"
(Festival Internacional De Circo Venezuela)

"One of the instruments the Chipolatas use is the audience"
(KUULAS International Children’s Theatre Festival, Finland)

Winners: Bachelor of Arts Diploma for best family show, World Circus Festival Geneva 2010 (As voted for by the public)

The Chipolatas are:
Sam Thomas, Tristan Glover and Jasper King

Established in 1992, The Chipolatas present unique performances incorporating high-octane circus skills, music, theatre and dance. Blending accordeon and acoustic rhythms with hip-hop and street style, our performances and inspiration are embedded in worldwide culture. This is the essence of our unique identity; mixing traditional roots with contemporary stylings.

The Chipolatas have a proven track record in professional and high quality arts provision, committed to inclusion and equal opportunities. Our repertoire includes a wide range of educational outreach projects, prioritising the passing on of skills and performance techniques to new generations.