The ‘World’s Greatest Showman’ (his words) Rex Bartholomew brings his internationally-renowned, award-winning, world-famous circus to the grandest of venues. Except that he doesn’t because a clerical error means the circus performers have gone to the wrong address and are 100 miles away.

The only people left in the company are Rex himself and his put-upon stagehand Darren…so the two of them will have to put on the show themselves and do all the juggling, fire-eating, lion-taming, bullet-catching, the lot.

Expect mishaps, squirting water, custard pies, audience participation and a cameo from Leslie the Lion, in this vibrant family comedy about a circus that goes very wrong.

Circus Calamitous will perform at 2:15pm

This show is part of Whirligig Festival of Outdoor Arts that is taking place in Weston-Super-Mare on 06, 07 and 08 June. Head to superculture.org.uk/2025-programme/ to plan your trip

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