Adrian made Cardiff his home in 1980 when he arrived as a student. He joined the Juggling Club at the Joint Students Union, Cardiff in around 1985; becoming a member of Balls Up Jugglers and forming enduring friendships with the founders of NoFit State.
He has fond memories of witnessing the company develop and has enjoyed all their shows over the intervening years, including Splott State Circus, and the Welsh National Opera production of Splott Cinderella, in which he appeared.
After an academic career as Professor of Microbiology and Dean of Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Adrian retired in 2017. He joined the Board of NoFit State as a Trustee in 2020 and is also a Trustee at Llamau – one of NoFit State’s community partners. Having a role to play in ensuring NoFit State continues to deliver world class circus isn’t quite the same as running away with the circus but a very satisfying alternative.