Circus

Reportage style photographs at Zippo’s Circus during a two week period in Brighton.
It’s a very physical and timetabled lifestyle. Everyone helps to put the circus together from venue to venue. Artistes play multiple roles apart from their performance, serving popcorn and drinks, backstage work, power, music, sanitation, logistics… There are usually three performances a day and little time in between. The acts originate from all over the world. 
Photographs shot on 35mm black and white film.
All photographs ©Bip Mistry 2008