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A free circus program in Hertfordshire is proving that play and performance have no age limit, with performers aged 50 to 96 taking the stage this weekend. The sold-out show features trapeze, juggling, and burlesque acts by everyday people who found joy, purpose, and sparkle through weekly circus classes.
Young circus artists took center stage at East Sussex School of Circus Arts' 2026 graduation, earning recognition from Cirque du Soleil directors and industry legends. The celebration showcased aerial and floor performances that prove traditional circus arts are thriving in a new generation.
A specialist circus arts school in East Sussex celebrated its 2026 graduation with stunning aerial and floor performances from emerging artists. The event showcased young performers who are building careers in circus, theatre, and screen entertainment. #
Badsha Bahadur, a 55-year-old circus elephant suffering from injuries and infection, received emergency rescue after his condition went viral on social media. His story is now driving broader reforms for captive animal welfare in Bangladesh.
After 40 years performing in circuses, Julie the elephant just became the first resident of Europe's first elephant sanctuary. The 40-something African elephant now has 1,000 acres to roam in Portugal after a new law banned wild animal circus acts.
After 40 years performing in a circus, Julie the elephant is experiencing mud baths, dust baths, and open space for the first time at a 1,000-acre sanctuary in Portugal. A Suffolk charity made it happen, and kids across England are celebrating her new beginning.
Around 100 professional clowns flooded the historic streets of Mariana, Brazil, bringing laughter and circus magic to new audiences. The International Clown Gathering celebrates traditional circus arts while inspiring the next generation of performers.
A Columbus circus performer just shattered the Guinness World Record for hair spins, completing 93 rotations in 30 seconds. Cyara Hotopp's achievement combines years of figure skating skills with circus artistry in a dizzying display of talent.
Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
After beating cancer, professional circus performer Kylie Simpson used aerial arts to rebuild her strength and reclaim her career. She now runs a major entertainment company and inspires others through her story.
A bear who spent years trapped in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her dramatic before-and-after photos show the power of compassionate rescue.
A bear who spent years locked in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her transformation shows what's possible when rescuers refuse to give up on animals in need.
A circus performer from Sault Ste. Marie shattered a Guinness World Record by spinning 360 degrees 178 times in one minute while hanging upside down from aerial straps. Jean-Luc Bedryk turned childhood dreams of becoming a superhero into a record-breaking reality in Kyoto, Japan.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
Viral videos claimed Denmark's parliament laughed at Trump's Greenland proposal, but the footage actually shows the prime minister giggling about an expensive camel purchase. Fact checkers traced the 2019 clip to a humorous debate about rescued circus animals.
A 95-year-old entertainer who spent his life making people smile got the perfect send-off when his funeral director donned a red nose and marched to circus music. Rod Rick the Wacky Wizard's daughter says the colorful celebration was "everything he hoped for."
A West Virginia town's annual street fair has become the turning point in its downtown revival, bringing together 100 vendors, circus acts, and a community that refused to give up on its historic heart.
A new wildlife facility in India has treated thousands of rescued animals and returned dozens to the wild in its first year. The center now cares for over 250 elephants saved from circuses and logging operations.
When social media creator Deena Lang asked women over 40 about major career changes, hundreds responded with stories that prove it's never too late to start over. From circus performers to whale-watching skippers, these women are rewriting the rules on reinvention.
Street performer Bryan Wong got the surprise of his life when former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong showed up to watch his circus act. The unexpected viral moment shows how leaders connecting with everyday artists can create magic.
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