Freak show revival as attraction heads to West dEn
If someone mentions freak shows, you might think of Victorian-era circus attractions, widely regarded as dehumanising and politically incorrect.
What you may not realise is the sideshow genre, popular in the 19th Century, is enjoying a revival.
Dr Haze's Freak Show recently finished a run at the Great Dorset Steam Fair and its Circus of Horrors performers are now heading for London's West End.
So who are the stars in this troupe of unusual and remarkable humans?
Dr John Haze, who comes from a circus background, said: "Some of our performers are what we call 'born freaks' but many are turning something negative into something very positive. Others are born completely normal and turn themselves into freaks.
"People are entertained by people who look unusual. Anything that can shock us for a moment - whether it's their appearance or something they do - as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, then it's great."
However the performers are highly skilled individuals and their acts should not be replicated in any way.
(continued, great way of opening beer bottles there lad...)
