Uncle Sam's Great American Circus in Rhyl, from 29 July

As Britain's big tops spring up all over the UK once more, Uncle Sam's Great American Circus has announced that it will be trucking into Rhyl on 29 July.

Click here to see my pictures of Uncle Sam's trademark American trucks when the show visited Norwich.

Also look out for Circus Wonderland - which stars Britain's best-dressed clowns, Mr Popol and Kakehole - when they recommence their 2020 tour in sunny Shoreham 23 - 26 July.

Wonder Circus announces summer season in Skegness

As circuses return to the road post-lockdown, the traditionally-slanted Wonder Circus has announced its summer season from 1 August to 6 September in the seaside town of Skegness.

Information line: 07719 877 422.

To read more about Wonder Circus ringmaster Jan Erik Brenner - also known as Mr Fips the clown - click here.






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Britain's first drive-in circus opens next week.
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And if you want to know what's like to live and work in the big top, read about it in the words of the clowns, trapeze artists, tiger trainers and showmen that I interviewed for Circus Mania - The Ultimate Book For Anyone Who Dreamed of Running Away with the Circus. 
Click here to buy the 2nd edition from Amazon.

Britain's first drive-in circus opens Sunday

Paulos Circus has announced a change of date for the opening of Britain's first drive-in circus.

The Back 2 The 80s Drive-in Show, staged by Paulos Circus, is will now open on Sunday 19 July and run through to 31 August in Newquay, Cornwall, with a stage, screens, socially distanced car parking and a specially designed 80s-style soundtrack.


For bookings, visit the Paulos Facebook page.

For details of other circuses hitting the road post-lockdown, including Circus Wonderland and Uncle Sam's Great American Circus, click here.

Site preparations for
Britain's first drive-in circus

Post updated 13 July
Having originally scheduled opening night for 16 July, Paulos Circus has since delayed opening until Sunday 19 July.