Gandey World Class Productions

It's back! The world famous and incomparable Chinese State Circus is back in the UK with a brand new production - DYNASTY - playing in theatres and under canvas this August 2016. This is the first time in just over 4 years that the production has visited the UK and it is now, as with our 2012 tour, back under the Gandey World Class Productions umbrella. The show is being presented and produced by it's original creators Carol &  Phillip Gandey. Carol & Phillip Gandey  The history of the Chinese State Circus spans 25 years when it was conceived by Creative Director Phillip Gandey who became the first Circus Director in Europe to obtain permission from the Chinese Cultural authorities to be allowed to tour a Big Top production of his own creation performed entirely by Chinese acrobats. Shaolin Warriors The decision to bring the production back the UK in 2016 was taken after a recent cultural delegacy mission which Phillip took to China. During th...

In April of this year Cirque Surreal: Voyagers was staged at The Lowry , Salford for 5 days of performance over the Easter holiday period. This one off rendition of Cirque Surreal, the first in 8 years, was particularly significant as it was the first time it was presented on stage to theatre audiences. World class artists from across continents were brought together under the guiding eye of creative director Phillip Gandey , who set about adapting this narrative driven circus for stage. Cirque Surreal was met with critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike showing the contemporary nature and versatility of this truly unique take on circus art. Reviews can be read here - Manchester Evening News , Salford Online , The Public Reviews . This picture blog is designed to give you an impression of the show in both rehearsal and final stages. Above is Creative Director Phillip Gandey and the show technicians arranging the lighting in the Lyric Theatre st...

From the 25th to the 28th of September 2013 Gandey World Class Productions take their unique brand of entertainment across the pond to the capitol of the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi. The 'Moscow Grand Circus' is the newest venture to add to the Gandey portfolio of international productions and débuts at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre following the success of the Chinese State Circus which performed in the region last year. The show itself will demonstrate the 'varied shades of life' throughout the performance, which consists of an electric mix of circus acts, acrobatics and even clowns to add a zany spice to the mix! Phillip and Carol Gandey, who are both Directors at Gandey World Class Productions, are experts in taking traditional acts and delivering them to the audience in a contemporary style for the modern day, and the Moscow Grand Circus is certainly no exception.  Duo Charm set to perform as part of the Moscow Grande Circus in Abu Dhabi ...