It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Nell Gifford – the co-founder, driving force and the visionary behind Giffords Circus.
Her illness was well documented in the press as she believed in transparency and openness. Nell died on Sunday, 8th December, after a long illness, surrounded by family, both immediate and circus.
Nell touched so many hearts and her vision for Giffords Circus was to bring happiness, imagination and enliven people’s souls. Giffords Circus will continue to do just that. Whilst the world is a dimmer place today, Nell will continue to live through the Circus.
In 2020 the circus celebrates its 20th anniversary. Nell wanted it to be the showstopper and it will be just that. Next year’s production, The Hooley will celebrate the first 20 years, the next 20 years and Nell’s incredible life. Nell built a circus to last. It is poised to grow and fulfill Nell’s plans for the future.
Nell was a creative genius, a daughter, step-daughter, sister, friend, leader and mother. She leaves behind the next generation – her twins Cecil and Red – who are both part of the Giffords Circus DNA.
StageTalk Magazine reviewed several productions and interviewed Nell on more than one occasion. Below is short video we made of the 2014 show, The Thunders
