MLP Newsletter March 2005

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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. 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, thought 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. We have a stand at RSVP next year if anyone wants to get early gold stars. There is always space to come and play on the stand if you like. Special cakes are reserved for performers who write down their reference numbers. t really is starting to work. 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. We have a new system in place where you can check up on the progress of things. Ask us about it. Updates to the website are made during evening and weekends - the slower they happen the healthier an agent I am... Please bear with us; it is just the way the systems work. A huge thank you to Thom Chesser (CC), without whom my syntax would be a lot more painful on the eye. And for being my brain. He does work hard, bless 'im. Missing Link Productions ltd has this month has been run by Helena, my partner in giggles and keeper of admin whilst I am away, John from the Stretch People, who is like our office Buddhist, bringing calm and smiles wherever he treads, he does a very good ringmaster act too, John, you are my favourite, Philip, our winner of battles, diplomat and general sweet talker, Thom, his patience, his begrudgly working all hours, his acceptance of all our bullying (well mine), his brain, his atrocisous posture, his ability to fix everything except my computer, and my waistline, but most of all, for sticking it out. His tongue that is. Oh and a final thanks to Mr choughy lungs, Daniel Bee, my favourite PR babe, for the lectures, the stern words, the time and and words of support - privildged and proud to be a friend lad. Thanks and giggles.

This month, Missing Link Productions have mostly been running around trying to get people to buy tickets to tsunaim benefit gigs.


March 2005
News Welcome to the March Missing Link Newsletter. I hope you all had a good February All of us at Missing Link would like to say a million thank yous to everyone who came along and helped make the tsunami benefit gig such an amazingly successful night. All of the stage acts, the incomparable compere Ida Barr, our very own diva divine Ms Caroline Parker, the gorgeously glam Miss Behave, the king of Rock and Rollering Sire Jon Hicks, Incandesence, Robert Newman, Mark Thomas and The Blockheads were simply stunning, you all live upto your glorious reputations. The evening was really added to by the superb walkabout naughtiness of Sidney the Bin and Nancy la Poubelle, Mime the Gap's Royal Footmen and The Complimentary Compliments Service, plus the Miniscule of Sound chaps for manning the music at the after show shindig. My personal thanks extend eternally to all of the staff here at Missing Link for writing me sick notes when I am really off doing charity gigs, Thom and John Stretch for being the follow-spot kings, Philip for being top chauffeur of the evening, Mark for reminding me what friends are for, my mum for being the person who didn't let you get to your seat unless you bought a raffle ticket, Helena for all the support and most of all to Continental and Hey Chihuahua for reminding me that when it comes down to the important stuff, we are all in it together. The evening managed to raise £7000 through the door, just under £1500 on the raffle (thanks Mum) and we got people drinking so much at the bar that the venue hire cost went down from £3500 to £900! So to all of you who gave your time, your raffle selling abilities, your support, your promotions, your staff, your raffle prizes, your donations, your credit cards, your friendship, your livers and your riches. Thank you, thank you, thank you.



Brixton Tsunami Special Thank you also to everyone who performed, came along and those who helped out at the Brixton Tsunami benefit. Stompy from Dotcomedy, Truelee Peachi and Sidney the Bin who made me roar with laughter most of the evening. Thanks also to Bedlam Oz for all the offers. I came away overwhelmed by how much easier it is to run a business than a cloakroom!
Keeping the theme I got a couple of emails this week letting me know that Devilstick Peat (one of the key people behind Circus2Iraq.org, who we did the benefit gig for last year) and Children's World International are organising a tour of workshops and performances for children effected by the tsunami in Sri Lanka. The tour is due to take place from September through to December of this year. If any of performers out there are interested in knowing more, or even if you have a wee bit of workshop equipment you would like to donate, please do let me know and I shall put you in touch with the right people.
Hats Off ! One final bit of news this month is a congratulations to Steve Faulkner who won the 'Street Entertainer of the Year' British Champion at the Blackpool Magic Convention. Well done Steve, we think you should hat all your shows with your trophy.
Website We have lots of nice new pictures added to the site this month:
We have several new pictures of the marvellous puppetry walkabout of Original Mixture.
We have new pictures of Maynard Flipflap's 'man in a box'.
We have new pictures of Larkin' About of their amazing glide-about angels and ghosts.

Featured Performer
Other Half Productions are some of the most hard working and innovative walkabout performers in the UK. Other Half have a great range of acts, my favourite being 'Watching Me, Watching You' which features a man with a television on his head! As intrigued passers-by stand and stare their faces appear on his screen, sometimes from face on, sometimes from another angle, always a joy to watch their smiles and wonder on the screen. They also have the fantastic, beautiful stilt walking 'Fallen Angels' trying to find their way back to heaven, 'The Last of the Mochicans' human statue performance and a fantastic juggling and acrobalance street and cabaret show. All you could need for your street festival, wedding or party! Other Half Productions are some of the most versatile entertainers you could have for your event. Make sure you book quickly, whilst stocks last.


Picture of the Month We have decided that the newsletter is not interactive enough, so we have a new section, a caption competition. Please feel free to wile away the office hours by making us chuckle. Winners get loving cups of tea made when they come and visit us in the office. Email all captions through to marchcomedycaptions@circusperformers.com We have a nice circusy start for you here...
Quote of the Month "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." Herm Albright (1876-1944)
Have a good month, one and all. All at Missing Link MissingLinkProductions ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS The Circus Space Coronet Street London N1 6HD T +44 (0)207 739 7713 http://www.CircusPerformers.com

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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. 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, thought 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. We have a stand at RSVP next year if anyone wants to get early gold stars. There is always space to come and play on the stand if you like. Special cakes are reserved for performers who write down their reference numbers. t really is starting to work. 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. We have a new system in place where you can check up on the progress of things. Ask us about it. Updates to the website are made during evening and weekends - the slower they happen the healthier an agent I am... Please bear with us; it is just the way the systems work. A huge thank you to Thom Chesser (CC), without whom my syntax would be a lot more painful on the eye. And for being my brain. He does work hard, bless 'im. Missing Link Productions ltd has this month has been run by Helena, my partner in giggles and keeper of admin whilst I am away, John from the Stretch People, who is like our office Buddhist, bringing calm and smiles wherever he treads, he does a very good ringmaster act too, John, you are my favourite, Philip, our winner of battles, diplomat and general sweet talker, Thom, his patience, his begrudgly working all hours, his acceptance of all our bullying (well mine), his brain, his atrocisous posture, his ability to fix everything except my computer, and my waistline, but most of all, for sticking it out. His tongue that is. Oh and a final thanks to Mr choughy lungs, Daniel Bee, my favourite PR babe, for the lectures, the stern words, the time and and words of support - privildged and proud to be a friend lad. Thanks and giggles. This month, Missing Link Productions have mostly been running around trying to get people to buy tickets to tsunaim benefit gigs.