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Mon, 17 September 2001 09:00

Annette
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Dankie TJ - Ons was juis die begin van die jaar by die sirkus - by Canal
Walk - en die tentjie was baie klein in vergelyking met die groot tente van
my kinderjare. Hulle het selfs 'n bietjie kabaret ingebring in die
vertoning - maar die tekens was daar - die orkes was een persoon wat die
tromme geslaan het vir die spannende oomblikke - verder was alle musiek
geblik.
Vandag se kinders en opvolgende geslagte sal nie eers weet waarvan ons praat
as ons praat van die wonderlike sirkusdae nie.
Inderdaad 'n tradisie wat verdwyn.
Annette

> Press Release
>
> The sawdust, the spangles and the magic of the big top will no longer bring
> joy and laughter to the whole of South Africa and neighbouring states.
>
> The world famous Boswell Wilkie Circus is ceasing the touring side of the
> business, due to the very difficult economical times experienced by each and
> every South African, it has finally reached the circus.
>
> On the 13 October 2001 in Alberton, the circus will have its final
> performance and the big top will be lowered and moved to the circus farm.
>
> W.H Wilkie brought the circus to South Africa more than 46 years ago and is
> an institution in circuses internationally and has been most innovative in
> South Africa where they were the pioneers of desegregated audiences and were
> the first to defy the ban on Sunday entertainment. W.H. Wilkie who died at
> the age of 91 in 1998, adjudicated at the world famous Monte Carlo Circus
> Festival and was highly respected by the world circus community. His
> children Robert and Susie have carried on the tradition.
>
> Susie who first performed in the ring at the age of 3, Robert who was the
> youngest ever person to become a circus director/manager with his wife Karen
> who produces and directs the show, is all actively involved both in the ring
> and in the day to day efficient running of the complex business.
>
> Not only did the Boswell Wilkie Circus regularly bring artistes from all
> over the world to tour this country, but it brought entire circuses from
> China , Russia and Mongolia as well as talented South African performers who
> are now working Internationally.
>
> The big top will be erected at the circus farm at Randvaal to be used for
> corporate functions and Christmas parties with facilities to hire artistes,
> tents and equipment.
>
> As the saying goes "once a bit of sawdust gets into your blood it stays
> there forever", With so much sawdust in the veins of the Wilkie family, they
> will not easily give up, and they are working on a project to give children,
> particularly the previously disadvantaged children, a chance to learn circus
> skills and possibly develop talent that may otherwise never be unearthed.
>
> Kids will be trained in a professional environment in juggling, comedy,
> acrobatics, tightrope walking and so on. They hope to have groups of up to
> 20 students aged from 9 - 15 at a time who will have workshop courses of
> about 2 hours twice a week spread over three to six months at the circus
> farm.
>
> Performances will be given regularly under the wings of professional
> performers to boost, the confidence and morale of the children. With the aid
> of equipment, costumes, make up artistes, music and sound systems provided
> by Boswell Wilkie Circus these kids will have a wonderful opportunity to
> show off their talent and developing skills.
>
> Sponsors will be approached and schools will be invited to select and
> nominate potential candidates.
>
> On behalf of Mrs. W.H Wilkie and the entire Wilkie family we would like to
> firstly thank the public for their loyal support for so many years and the
> Ladies and Gentleman of the Press.
>
> May all your days be circus days...
>
> For details contact.
> Karen Wilkie: 083 226 1213
> Circus website: circus.www.icon.co.za
>
> Boswell Wilkie Circus
> "The greatest show in Africa"
> Po Box 13
> Randvaal
> 1873
>
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