THE fire-ravaged Aeronaut pub in Acton is rising like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes with a gala reopening on Thursday, November 30.

The High Street pub – known for its circus and cabaret shows and its quirky gardens – returns after almost a year with a weekend of shows, the first since its New Year’s Eve party was cut short by a dramatic fire.

After almost a year of rebuilding, The Aeronaut re-opens with a party to which all of its New Year’s Eve revellers are invited to attend for free.

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The spectacular continues through the weekend with circus, cabaret and comedy acts, as well as DJs and food and drink.

Tickets are available for the weekend through Design My Night or from www.aeronaut.pub

The performances on stage won’t be the only entertainment.

As well as stilt walkers roaming the place during the weekend, the guy collecting the glasses might well backflip out of view, or the girl behind the bar might burst into song. You will never know what you’re going to get with your drink.

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"We promised the show would go on," said general manager Dene Stevenson, "and we are overjoyed that work has continued at a pace to rebuild and replace all that was damaged in the fire."

The pub's Big Top room will again host the aerial shows that have attracted circus goers.

Having pioneered virtual reality and immersive gaming in pubs such as the Four Thieves in Battersea and the People’s Park in Hackney, owners Laine are planning to go one better in the Aeronaut by combing the two to create the UK’s first pub-based mixed gaming environment.

"We were touched by the messages of support from the Acton community when the pub closed on New Year's Day," says Dene Stevenson.

"So, for the people of Acton and in celebration of the memory of local airman George Lee Temple, on whose pioneering spirit the pub is based, we are proud to announce the Aeronaut is lifting off again, and this time the ride will more thrilling than ever."

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