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The amazing life of Martin Burton, founder of Zippo’s Circus

Join Martin Burton, the founder of the famous Zippo Circus, as he talks us through a lifetime of performance, fire-eating, clowning and much more!

Doors: 7:00pm [talk starts at 7:30]

Tickets: £5-£10 (sliding scale)


From his beginnings as a fire eater on Brighton Beach, becoming Zippo the Clown, founding the world famous Zippo Circus, to being voted one of the 100 ‘exceptional voices that made a difference to the future of performing arts’, Martin Burton takes us through a life time of circus achievements and adventures.

A selection of rare photographs will accompany this amazing talk, with the opportunity to ask Martin questions at the end.


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