A circus is most commonly a traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals,hula hoopers and other novelty acts and the word also describes the performance that they give. A circus is held in an oval or circular arena with tiered seating around its circumference; in the case of traveling circuses this location is most often a large tent.
The circus is thought to have had its origin in Ancient Rome, where the circus was an open-air stadium where chariot and horse races and other public exhibitions where held. Briton Philip Astley is thought of as the father of the modern circus, establishing permanent and travelling circuses in Britain and Europe in the late 18th century.
The first circus in Rome was the Circus Maximus, in the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills. Next in importance to the Circus Maximus in Rome was the Circus Flaminius, the Circus Neronis, from the notoriety which it obtained through the Circensian pleasures of Nero. A fourth, Circus Maxentius, was constructed by Maxentius; the ruins of this circus have enabled archaeologists to reconstruct the Roman circus.
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All in One Circus - Provides stage shows, side shows, roving entertainment, and customized performances for any event. Includes lists of acts and photographs. Australia.
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Circus Orange - Performance based pyrotechnic shows for events. Includes photo gallery, videos, and profiles of performers. Canada.
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Cirque Bijou Productions - Produces entertainment and training packages for corporate, civic and private clients.
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Generating Company - A contemporary circus production company specialising in touring original shows and corporate entertainment events. Based in London.
GO Entertainments Ltd - UK company providing productions, individual performers, and big top and equipment rental worldwide.
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Imagination Entertainment - California based producer of cirque-style shows, Broadway theatrical reviews, and business theater for public entertainment and special events.
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Missing Link Productions - UK based company providing production services and representing performers worldwide.
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Swamp Circus - Complete circus productions, providing acrobats, big tops, circus music, and workshops.
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Zero Gravity Circus Productions - Canadian company offering performers and productions for civic and corporate events. Includes videos and photographs.
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