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)
The Fooligans
Richard Handley, Veteran Covent Garden Street Performer, in collaboration with Brendan Stapleton created ‘The Fooligans’ for International Festivals.
These have included ‘The Elephant Park Community Festival’, London & Glastonbury 2024