Kids Activities
Panic Circus
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Kids Activities - Outer Bailey
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Elmo Panic
Eliot Maddocks (AKA Elmo Panic) leads The Panic Family Circus. Elmo also carries on the family traditions of puppetry spanning the panic tradition of Punch and Judy across three generations. Elmo's clowning is second to none. his own uniquely styled character, wears oversized shoes (often on the wrong feet) and keeps a freshwater fish in his top left pocket.
Prof Chris Panic
Prof Chris Panic is the founding father of the Panic Family Circus. Punch professor, circus skill teacher, Puppet master, storyteller, clown, circus skill teacher, playleader, ringmonster extraordinaire, and generally nice bloke.
Panic has been circussing since 1977 and is still enjoying himself and is happy to be known as the "infant teacher" of circus. He brings all the skill of his 70 years to what he does.
Three fantastic festivals
12, 13 & 14 September 2025
Showcasing independent food and drink producers from the Marches. Embracing contemporary food trends & innovations.
9, 10 & 11 May 2025
Barrels of real ale, live music, talks, food and drink, kids' activities and a host of classic vehicles.
Sunday 10 August 2025
Ramble through the rolling countryside surrounding Ludlow and enjoy delicious food and drink from the region's producers.