From My London, Via Covington Connected, to quote:
A huge festival with cabaret performers and kids entertainers could be held over three months in the summer
A huge circus could return to central London this summer in a move to draw in thousands of visitors to the West End. Entertainment company Underbelly wants to build a giant big top in a park near Oxford Street and host a three-month festival with cabaret performers, kids' entertainers, musicians and comedians.
Underbelly has sent plans to Westminster City Council for a wood and canvas spiegeltent for 600 people, a box office, two bars, seven food stalls and outdoor seating at Cavendish Square. The Underbelly Festival first opened on the Southbank in 2009 and was held at Cavendish Square last year between June and October.
This year's event would have capacity for 2,000 people at a time from April 28 to July 31. A planning report says: "The festival provides London with affordable live entertainment available to all ages and importantly those that might not otherwise attend traditional theatre.
"The 2021 event was a successful event which generated vibrancy and vitality in the local area, in a manner which was sensitive to nearby neighbours. The proposal would result in the provision of a cultural and visitor attraction which would have the ability to attract a wide range of people, as well as provide numerous job opportunities."
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