WINGHAM'S own performing troupe Circartus need help with creative creature costumes.
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The new character costumes are for a group of young and enthusiastic stilt walkers with Circartus. The collection will feature the Wingham Brush resident flying fox, native bees and bats.
Circartus has been training and performing in Wingham and district for many years, giving children and young people a chance to learn circus skills, including stilt walking.
Circartus runs a stilt club for young enthusiasts to earn their 'roving licence' and to thrill children and adults alike at local events like the Wingham Show, the Akoostik Festival and the 75th Anniversary of the Martin Bridge.
In the past, Circartus has begged and borrowed costumes for the roving stilt walkers but as the group grows in numbers and ambition, so does the need for a costume collection that will allow the group to explore new characters that reflect individual personalities as well as the place they live.
With the assistance of a costume designer who has recently moved to Wingham, Circartus are busy designing costume templates for characters identified by the members of the stilt group.
Imaginative ideas have emerged from the themes they explored, like the flying fox, native bees and bats as well as familiar figures like the Mad Hatter and court jester.
With quality costumes, the young troupe will be better able to develop their 'roving' character and confidently interact with their audiences - a win-win for the troupe and the Wingham community.
Circartus have costed the fabrics and materials they'll need to make costumes for the troupe (remember stilt walkers' costumes are very long!).
They need to raise $3000 and are hoping that with the community's support they can reach that target in the next two months. Currently the amount donated is sitting at $900, with 51 days to go.
You can donate by visiting their not-for-profit campaign page at https://chuffed.org/project/costumes-for-creative-creatures.