Steve Ward

Steve Ward is a retired teacher of Drama, Theatre, and Circus. Since 1978 he has been closely involved in developing circus as an educational medium. He has run his own award winning youth circus and has directed many youth circus festivals, both in the UK and abroad. He still advises on youth circus and educational circus matters, and now also writes on aspects of circus history. His recent books include; 'Beneath the Big Top; A Social History of the Circus in Britain' (Pen & Sword 2014), ...See more

Steve Ward is a retired teacher of Drama, Theatre, and Circus. Since 1978 he has been closely involved in developing circus as an educational medium. He has run his own award winning youth circus and has directed many youth circus festivals, both in the UK and abroad. He still advises on youth circus and educational circus matters, and now also writes on aspects of circus history. His recent books include; 'Beneath the Big Top; A Social History of the Circus in Britain' (Pen & Sword 2014), 'Sawdust Sisterhood; How Circus Empowered Women' (Fonthill Media 2016), 'Father of the Modern Circus; BILLY BUTTONS; The Life & Times of Philip Astley' (Pen & Sword 2018) See less