Group    From 1986 

Zippos Circus

Categories: Theatre

Founded by Martin Burton, who formerly performed as a circus clown called Zippo.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Zippos Circus

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Ernest Boulton

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