--- title: "Circus The Show | Assembly Festival" meta: "og:description": "'A must-see at this year's Fringe!' **** (Entertainment-Now.co.uk). Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving about! With countless five-star reviews, international awards and sell-out seasons worldwide; this isn't just another kids show – it is a full-blown, high-energy, imagination-fuelled spectacular that will leave jaws on the floor and smiles stretching ear to ear!" "og:title": "Circus The Show" "twitter:description": "'A must-see at this year's Fringe!' **** (Entertainment-Now.co.uk). Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving about! With countless five-star reviews, international awards and sell-out seasons worldwide; this isn't just another kids show – it is a full-blown, high-energy, imagination-fuelled spectacular that will leave jaws on the floor and smiles stretching ear to ear!" "twitter:title": "Circus The Show" description: "'A must-see at this year's Fringe!' **** (Entertainment-Now.co.uk). Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving about! With countless five-star reviews, international awards and sell-out seasons worldwide; this isn't just another kids show – it is a full-blown, high-energy, imagination-fuelled spectacular that will leave jaws on the floor and smiles stretching ear to ear!" --- # Circus The Show [**← **Back to What's On](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on) [ ![Circus The Show](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2Fad48e53e-0316-4391-847d-ff9680c5eef0?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) # Circus The Show ★★★★ ‘A MUST-SEE at this year’s Fringe!’ _Entertainment Now _★★★★★ "A five-star experience we would absolutely watch again and again!" _Edinburgh Reviews_ **Roll up! Roll up!**Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving about! Flipping back into town this fringe, CIRCUS is the latest trailblazer in children’s entertainment - featuring world-class **illusions**, tumbling **acrobats**, highly skilled **jugglers**, breath-taking and elegant aerialists, an endearing **clown** with his GIGANTIC 6ft balloon, and enough side-splitting comedy to send any grown man running for the toilet! With **countless five-star reviews**, **international awards**, and **sell-out seasons worldwide**; this isn’t just another kids show – it is a full-blown, high-energy, imagination-fuelled spectacular that will leave jaws on the floor and smiles stretching ear to ear! ★★★★ ‘Had the entire audience howling!’ _One4Review_ ★★★★★ ‘An easy, fun, guaranteed win at Fringe – clever, cheeky, and impossible not to love!’ _Kids in Adelaide_ ★★★★ _The Advertiser_★★★★★ _The Clothesline_★★★★★ _Edinburgh Festival for Kids_★★★★★ _Jenna's Jamboree_★★★★★_ The West Australian_★★★★★_ The Phoenix_★★★★★ _Gig Gossip_★★★★★ _See-Do-Eat Review_★★★★★ _Play & Go Adelaide_★★★★★ _InDaily_ ★★★★★ _The Barefoot Review_★★★★★ _Glam Adelaide_★★★★★ _Kiddo Magazine_ Headed by the incomparable Ringmaster, prepare to tumble down the rabbit hole in this jam-packed 60-minute spectacle that will be remembered long after you leave the theatre! Bring the whole family along - **see you at the CIRCUS!** [CLICK HERE FOR PERFORMANCES AT EDINBURGH FOLK & FOOD FESTIVAL](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/circus-the-show-efff) ## Enhanced Performances - Circus the Show _Relaxed performances are designed to create a more relaxed environment for people to enjoy theatre. These performances can be a great experience for individuals with disabilities, sensory sensitivities or anyone who would benefit from a relaxed environment. They offer a relaxed atmosphere, sensory adjustments, and trained staff to provide a comfortable experience._ --- **Relaxed Performance Audience Participation involves:**Audience invited on stage, Performer goes into audience area **Relaxed Performance Contains:** Latex balloons **Relaxed Performance Provides:** Permission to move around and make noise, Permission to engage with performer --- Performance Dates - Monday 17th August ## Show Trailer [![Video thumbnail](https://img.youtube.com/vi/HqLuD9jQmwk/sddefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqLuD9jQmwk) ##### CIRCUS The Show [ ## You may also like [![](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2F92af5aca-0fbd-4b37-ab62-0135fac18c38?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) Comedy Musical Comedy Improv](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/baby-wants-candy) #### **Baby Wants Candy** 05-30 Aug 2026 @ 21:30 **Assembly George Square Studios** Comedy Musical Comedy Improv [Book Now](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/baby-wants-candy/performances) [** Read more → **](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/baby-wants-candy) [![](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2Fb460e04c-0cc4-4ce2-8550-c5587f391a73?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) Comedy Interactive Clown](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/the-van-gogh-shogh) #### **The Van Gogh Shogh** 06-30 Aug 2026 @ 18:25 **Assembly Rooms** Comedy Interactive Clown [Book Now](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/the-van-gogh-shogh/performances) [** Read more → **](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/the-van-gogh-shogh) [![](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2Fb8b8a58d-f6b7-4ce9-acbf-8276af5b1b5b?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) Comedy Stand-Up](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/lizzy-hoo-says-hoo) #### **Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?** 05-30 Aug 2026 @ 20:00 **Assembly George Square Studios** Comedy Stand-Up [Book Now](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/lizzy-hoo-says-hoo/performances) [** Read more → **](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/lizzy-hoo-says-hoo) [![](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2Fbd2b21e8-afc1-4053-a707-cc9770430808?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) Comedy](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/gearoid-farrelly-no-pressure) #### **Gearóid Farrelly: No Pressure** 05-31 Aug 2026 @ 19:20 **Assembly George Square Studios** Comedy [Book Now](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/gearoid-farrelly-no-pressure/performances) [** Read more → **](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/gearoid-farrelly-no-pressure) ### **Follow Us** ### **Sign up to our newsletter** ## 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