brief title

Against the strong spotlight of the Big Top, a ringmaster announces the next act during an afternoon performance by the Gerry Cottle circus in North London. With his top hat perched firmly on his head and holding his microphone, the leader of his troupe smiles confidently and speaks with authority to the unseen audience who eagerly await the skills of acrobats or clowns who are about to enter the ring. In his scarlet red coat and holding a pair of gloves in his other hand, the man is the epitome of showmen – a picture of show businesses and variety, of the presenter from another era.

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: circus_ringmaster-28-09-1990_1.jpg
Copyright: Richard Baker
Image Size: 4096x2640 / 738.1KB; http://www.bakerpictures.com; England Britain UK reportage photojournalism business nostalgia people relationships leader presenter performance show act circus male show-biz show-business theatrical company variety bygone heritage showmanship talent cultural venue troupe presentation work entertainment performing authority ringmaster presenting compere MC introduction introduce intro front man showtime spotlight ring big top
Contained in galleries: Richard Baker - All pics

Against the strong spotlight of the Big Top, a ringmaster announces the next act during an afternoon performance by the Gerry Cottle circus in North London. With his top hat perched firmly on his head and holding his microphone, the leader of his troupe smiles confidently and speaks with authority to the unseen audience who eagerly await the skills of acrobats or clowns who are about to enter the ring. In his scarlet red coat and holding a pair of gloves in his other hand, the man is the epitome of showmen – a picture of show businesses and variety, of the presenter from another era.