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August 2005

News
Welcome to the August Missing Link newsletter.

It was been a fairly hectic month in and out the office for us with Anna off working in Kuala Lumpa and WOMAD, Thom has been working in Braxted, John has been working in Cardiff and in Greystones, Philip has been working in Bedford, Hertford and London, the gallivanter, Steph has been working at the Big Green Gathering and Helena has been working hard on her tan in Portugal. Thanks to all in the office for keeping things running so smoothly whilst I was away - and reminding me that I can take time off. We have our lovely new lady Kat starting work this week, so warm welcomes to her.

We have lots of Performers News this month, with all the Missing Link movers and shakers. Congratulations to top contortion girl Daniela Zocchi and James and to escapologist and street performer Steve Faulkner and his lovely lady on tying the knot this month. And a huge well done and exhaling to Lina from stunning acrobatic trio Mimbre on the birth of her daughter, Tuva.


Website
There have been lots of new pictures to the website this month.

Dotcomedy with Sound Check ; the ultimate roadies for your event! One.. Two... Two...

Venetian masked statues and walkabout mix and mingle performers Anonymous have new pictures of their Chinese themed costumes, their bolero costumes and a newly restyled Ice Queen.

Our utterly gorgeous 1920's flapper girl contortionist An Act Above has had new pictures of her show Twist added as well as the aerial and stilts acts she performs with Kirsty Little from The Wrong Size.

Divine Act have some more pictures of their stilt walking and floor based mix and mingle geishas.

Los Kaos have had their ever interactive 'hire a tribe' added to their pages as well as their stunning drive about submarine.

Still Living Statues have had pictures of their ballerina and tiger statues added to their page.

The gloriously elegant Wheel in Motion has had some beautiful new pictures added to her page on the website. Wheel in Motion will be in Europe for the next month - book her whilst she is here!

Featured Performer
Romany

This months featured performer is glam-and-glitter diva magicienne Romany.

Having watched Romany excel comparing the Spiegel Tent cabaret at WOMAD recently I remembered what a phenomenally professional entertainer this lady is and what a joy she is to work with.

Her High Society Magic act works a treat for mix and mingle or her glorious quick-change stage show has been honed in the variety venues of Germany and under the lights of Las Vegas.

Her rapport with the audience and other performers on stage is such a pleasure to watch, appealing to all ages, audience members and humours.

There are few performers, I believe, put as much passion and pazzazz into their every performance as Romany - she is a lady who puts in 200% to every performance, and someone I cannot wait to work on a show with again.

Charity Project to Beslan - Performers Needed
We have recently had a request for performers to go to Beslan, in the Caucasus, as part of a quest to bring some light and joy to the children of this area, still in so much sorrow after the terrorist attack on a school there last September. The project is the idea of Simon Joseph, who thought it would be good to try and do something besides simply sending money to the area, and he arrived on the idea of trying to take some performers down there to entertain the children.

We are looking for all types of performers - from those that can offer something unusual to more traditional juggling, balloon modelling and workshops - to go to Moscow and Beslan in October. It’s a charity project, so no performance fees, but they will cover all flights and per diems as necessary.

We are looking for people who are not shy about going to a place like this. The dangers are typically hyped and over-rated, but of course it isn't like going to Paris for the weekend! Please get in touch if you are interested! Email us at steph@circusperformers.com
 

Gig of the Month
Gig of the month this month was the fabulous show that was the Spiegel Tent at WOMAD in Reading which was one of the best shows and the nicest bunch of performers I have ever had the joy of working with.

We had the amazing signed songs from our silent diva Caroline Parker, the giant slinkies from Bedlam Oz getting it on in 'Slinkie Love', street playfulness and a story of acrobatic love from Other Half Productions with their show 'The Better Halves', fantastic flapper contortion from An Act Above. All tightly reined in and sewn together by the magical MC Ms Romany - a lady who takes professionalism to a whole new level. We also had walkabout from Urban Magik and Crystal Music Box.

The cabaret was definitely one of the loveliest shows I have worked on in a very long time and a weekend that provided me with so many moments that reminded me not only why I do what I do but how much I love my job. A massive thank you to all of the entertainers and the organizers for all their hard work.

Quote of the Month

"We speak too much and hear too little"
Charlie Chaplin


Wishing you all a calm and enjoyable August.

All at Missing Link

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Small Print
In order to gain mentions in the newsletter, performers are requested to keep me up to date with their latest news, reviews, acts, antics, costumes, ideas, appearances, pictures, plans and gossip. Especially the gossip. It does not all go in I promise. Get me the stuff and get the mention - that is that way it works. But I do like to be kept up to date. Send us pictures, you get publicity in the newsletter - it really is that simple. Any information you would like to share with other performers may also be included, though we try not to publicise up coming gigs for obvious reasons. Most of the content of this newsletter is based on things that I have seen and heard with my own eyes and ears, other bits are simply rumours provided by performers themselves. I can take no credit for such things. Though I do sometimes try to verify them if I get the chance. Though every parent tries not to have favourites, performers working for us at trade shows do get in our good books, and those who are willing to help us raise money for charity get extra brownie points. This month we have mostly been using the fantastic search engine http://www.everyclick.com - select your charity and make donations every time you click through. Can't find something on it? Search Google and access them through there and give money to charities every day with little effort. Special cakes are reserved for performers who write down their reference numbers. Look at your datesheet, see how things work our end. Pencils mean we are putting you up for gigs. If the client does not go for it we cannot be held responsible, the end decision is rarely ours to make. Please fill out your forms . Really fill out your forms. please fill out your forms. It is going to make such a difference.. Updates to the website are made during weekends only - the slower they happen the healthier an agent I am... Missing Link Productions ltd has this month has been run by Helena, who is currently nowhere to be seen, Steph, my dancing mouse princess, John from the Stretch People, where have you gone? new girl Kat, Philip, who I am going to miss being around here and making us all chuckle and tea and Thom, over in my corner huh?