News on the Street - Brendan Stapleton
50th Anniversary Street Performers in Covent Garden’s West Piazza Celebration 2025
Brendan Stapleton’s experience at Covent Garden spans 45 years, beginning in 1981 with Clown Troupe ‘Skullduggery’, Robotic Company ‘Man Machine’ & ‘The Company of Cranks’
Melvyn Altwarg, the spokesperson for Covent Garden Street Performer’s Association (CGSPA).
Co-founder with Brendan Stapleton of ‘Mimescape’ Physical Theatre Company.
Internationally Melvyn also worked for ‘Mimeworks’ Dubai (UAE)
Man Machine
The Graham Norton Show Street Performance
As seen on BBC & Australian Television.
Featuring with Brendans ‘Still Life’ performance are Covent Garden Street Performers.
Winner – Andy Christie (Juggler)
‘Grim’ Jim Woodcock (Diablo)
Melvyn ‘Big-Nose’ (Clown)
Tony de la Feu (Stilt Walker)
Petronella Carter (Costume Design)
Covent Garden Market 50th Anniversary
Street Performances
Testimonial
THANK YOU!!
Everyone thought you were great. Lots of new friends at Jubilee!!
Barry Stewart
Tourism & Market Support Manager
Jubilee Market Hall Ltd
1 Tavistock Court, The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BD
@jubileemarket75
