Doktor Haze

John Hayes Mabley (22 December 1956 – 15 April 2023), better known by his stage name Doktor Haze or Dr. Haze, was a British circus owner and performer, singer-songwriter, company director, and author. He was the owner, ringmaster and director of The Circus of Horrors, in which he co-founded with Gerry Cottle in 1995, which has become Britain's longest-running alternative circus.

Doktor Haze
Born
John Hayes Mabley

(1956-12-22)22 December 1956
Preston, Lancashire, England
Died15 April 2023(2023-04-15) (aged 66)
Other namesDr. Haze, John Haze
EducationTulketh High School
Occupation(s)Circus owner, circus performer, singer-songwriter, author
Years active1995–2023
Known forFounding of The Circus of Horrors
Notable workDr Haze: Mud, Blood and Glitter
PartnerStephanie Bates
Musical career
GenresPsychedelic rock
Classic rock
Years active1970–2023
LabelsMadman Records
Formerly ofFlash Harry (founder)
Haze Vs The X Factor
Dr Haze and the Interceptors from Hell
Websitewww.circusofhorrors.co.uk

Life

Haze was raised in Preston, Lancashire and his parents were circus performers as well.[1] In 2011, he released his autobiography book Dr Haze: Mud, Blood and Glitter.[2] Haze was the company director for Moscow State Circus, Carters Steam Fair and Psycho Management, and was also the co-owner of Circus Extreme and Continental Circus Berlin.[3][4] In 2017, he stood as an independent candidate for Brighton Kemptown.[5][6]

Haze died from oesophageal cancer on 15 April 2023, at the age of 66.[7][8]

References
  1. "Dr Haze and the Circus of Horrors return to their Preston roots!". www.prestonpulse.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. Dr. Haze (2011). Dr Haze : mud, blood & glitter : an autobiography. Great Britain: Peculiar Pub. ISBN 978-0-9570699-0-9. OCLC 809544312.
  3. "The Circus of Horrors 2019 25 years of Shock & Roll | Wookey Hole Caves and Attractions". Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  4. "The county's most unusual jobs - Circus of Horrors". www.lep.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  5. "Meet the candidate: Doktor Haze". The Argus. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  6. "60 seconds with... Doktor Haze". The Argus. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  7. "Meet Doktor Haze, the independent candidate for Brighton Kemptown". www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  8. "Ultimate Horror Circus". THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS. Retrieved 9 May 2023.

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