Circus history, connected

Explore the people, organisations, places, objects and events that tell the story of circus.

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Anna Baballoona with her performance partner in the Circus of Horrors
Anna Baballoona

Direct from Mongolia, this dynamic and dynamite duo, Anna and Zaya, will serve you up a masterclass in grace and movement. Their act features mind bending foot archery and aerial contortion.
Maria Verhelst - Hopkins
Maria Verhelst - Hopkins

A chance meeting whilst working in a bar in Swansea led Maria to become the first female vocalist in the Circus of Horrors, after touring with them for two years she moved on to the female super groups Diva Purple and then Women in Rock.

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People

Lucia Louise Ladbrooke Lucia Louise Ladbrooke Helmut Kirchmeir demonstrating his many facial modifications Helmut Kirchmeir Baby Lame Baby Lame Garry Turner showing his incredibly stretchy skin Garry Turner Sam Hicks where he loves the best, behind a keyboard. Sam Hicks Doug Childs with his flaming cross entrance Doug Childs Matthew Ryan Day Matthew Ryan Day John Hayes Mabley Doktor Haze

Organisations

Gerry Cottle's Wow Circus Gerry Cottle's WOW! Circus There’s a rock’n’roll theme to the music and costuming, which begins at a 1950s roller hop, and moves... Circus Extreme Circus Extreme A ground-breaking fusion of live rock music and world-class circus stunts! Touring the UK in 2026, this... Gerry Cottle's Magic Circus Gerry Cottle's The Magic Circus A high-energy family show, featuring roller skating, juggling, comedy and daredevils, also the motorbike...