Circus Sensible
Big Top Days | Circus Skills Workshops

Circus Skills & Big Top Days 2024/25

Welcome to Circus Sensible, your one-stop-shop for circus skills workshops and circus Big Top days! Whether you're looking to add a unique touch to your school timetable, festival lineup, or corporate event, we have the experience and expertise to help. Ready to add a touch of circus magic to your next event? Contact us today to learn more about our workshops and entertainment options! For Festivals, Fairs, School fundraisers, Transition Days, Corporate events and more. Circus Skills Days are Engaging, Educational and Fun.
Welcome to Circus Sensible, your one-stop-shop for circus skills workshops and circus Big Top days! Whether you're looking to add a unique touch to your school timetable, festival lineup, or corporate event, we have the experience and expertise to help. Ready to add a touch of circus magic to your next event? Contact us today to learn more about our workshops and entertainment options! For Festivals, Fairs, School fundraisers, Transition Days, Corporate events and more. Circus Skills Days are Engaging, Educational and Fun.

Circus Skills Workshops

At Circus Sensible, we believe that circus skills are a fun and engaging way for people of all ages to develop new skills, build confidence, and stay active. That's why we offer a wide range of circus workshop styles and options that are perfect for all types of events and groups of all sizes. Our workshops are inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience level. From juggling and plate spinning to acrobatics and unicycle, we have something for everyone. And with our highly experienced instructors, you can be sure that your group will be in good hands.

Big Top Days

Experience a day under our "baby" Big Tops, filled with circus shows for up to 250 children and adults! Our Comedy Circus shows are packed with audience participation and fun, making them a delight for people of all ages. In addition to the shows, we run Circus Skills workshops throughout the day, where everyone can learn to juggle, spin plates, use a Chinese diabolo, and more. All we require is a level, well-drained grass surface with no underground pipes or cables, and van access to the site. Big Top Days are perfect for a wide range of events, including festivals, community events, fundraisers, children's parties, Guide and Scout camps, fun days, corporate events, and schools. Whether you need us for one day or up to a week, we have you covered! We provide services throughout the country, so no matter where you are, we can bring the fun and excitement to you. Contact us today at 07958780246 to book your "baby" Big Top experience!
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Holy Rosary Primary, Oldham
“ Friday was absolutely amazing! Feedback from children and staff has been incredible and the two gents who delivered the circus were brilliant – it ran like a dream. I was hoping to have popped up to say thank you at the end of the day but got caught up dealing with something. Please pass on my thanks to them. Like I said, it ran really smoothly and will certainly recommend you guys as well as exploring using you again in the future.”
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Abraham Moss Centre, Manchester
"Just wanted to give some positive feedback for Stu who was at our Abraham Moss Health Event yesterday!
Stu was absolutely brilliant, he arrived on time and got everything setup really quickly to be ready for the crowd of kids waiting to get into the Sports Hall for the Circus Skills Workshop and he stayed right until the very end of the event and overall throughout the afternoon Stu managed everything really well and kept it high energy to entertain everyone taking part and all the kids had a great time so thank you! "
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Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Rochdale
“ Great afternoon of fun for children & some adults. Steve did a great job keeping everyone entertained.”
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Bertram Tennis Club, Wirral
“Circus Sensible were an added attraction to our Centenary Open Day at the Tennis Club and proved to be a great hit with adults and children alike. Obby arrived on time and entertained everyone with his skills and tricks - the children especially loved the hoops, diabolos and juggling balls and all of them went away having learned new circus skills. Thank you for helping to make our 100th birthday celebrations such a success!” Bertram Tennis Club, Wirral
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Lady Barn School, Cheadle, Cheshire
“ As always your team member gave us a fantastic day, he was amazing, and the children absolutely loved it. His energy and enthusiasm was captivating a clear passion for what he does.” Lady Barn School, Cheadle, Cheshire
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Emma Aitken, Scholar GreenPrimary, Congleton
" I just wanted to inform you of how much the children and staff loved having Dani come to our setting over the holidays, each child built up more confidence and learnt new skills over the day. They all left happy and excited to tell their parents what they could now do. Dani was brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us throughout the day especially in the heat as it was such a hot day. She showed such a love for her job and took time to encourage each child to try new techniques and activities which build up their confidence and challenged them to the next levels."
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Children’s party, Southport
“Brilliant! Dave was lovely with the children, had lots of fun activities for them to try and patiently helped them hone their skills.”
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St Hugh’s School, Timperley
“ Overall, the experience was a great one! Feedback from staff and children was that the workshops were excellent and everyone enjoyed learning new skills. The Big Top show itself was a hit with the younger children but some of the older children thought it was a little young for them and they wanted to see more ‘tricks’, such as plate spinning etc. Many thanks for visiting us!”

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Big top Tent Hire

Hire one of our Beautiful, blue and yellow BIG TOPS for your School, Festival, Wedding or Event. Add something a little different from the usual plain white marquee. Alternative and festival style weddings. From £1100+VAT. Call 07958780246

Benefits of Circus Skills

Recent Scientific research has shown the value of Circus and other physical skills in an educational environment. It has been recognised that the core skills which are utilised and developed when we learn and practice a challenging and creative activity such as Circus skills, can then be carried over into the more academic areas of education.
Circus Skills encourage creative thinking
Circus Skills reinforce positive learning
Circus Skills enhance kinaesthetic skills
Circus Skills instil enthusiasm in the learning process
Circus Skills boost self confidence
Circus Skills aid social & personal development
Circus skills promote cross curricular education
Circus Skills aid the formation of grey matter in the brain
Circus Skills are a fun gateway into physical education
Learning Circus Skills develops language skills
Circus Skills increases self esteem &self awareness
Circus Skills are fun, for children AND adults!

Recent Venues

Manchester Health Academy - Big Top Day |
Ladysmith Shopping Centre, Ashton under Lyne - Circus Entertainment |
AON Training Complex, Manchester - Big Top Day |
St Richard's RC Primary School, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
McVities Fun Day, Longsight, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Manchester Rugby Club, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Middlewood Scout Camp - Circus Workshops |
Wilbraham Primary, Fallowfield, Manchester - Big Top Day |
SS Simon and Jude CEPS, Great Lever, Bolton - Circus Workshops |
Saddleworth Show, Greater Manchester - Big Top Days |
Sale West Youth & Community Centre, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
The Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport - Big Top Days |
Burnley Brow School, Oldham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Teresa’s RC School, Irlam, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Marys RC Primary School, Salford - Big Top Day |
St Joseph The Worker RC Primary School, Irlam - Big Top Day |
Etihad Stadium, Manchester - Circus Entertainment |
St Clare’s RC Primary, Blackley, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Green End School, Burnage - Circus Workshops |
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Richard's RC Primary, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Linnet Clough Scout Activity Centre, Disley - Big Top Days |
Sedgeley Park Police Training Centre, Chorlton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Flixton Girl’s School, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Navigation Primary, Altrincham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Mersey Valley Sports Club, Sale - Circus Workshops |
Old Hall Drive School, Gorton, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Manchester Parade - Stiltwalkers |
UCLAN Freshers Week - Big Top and Walkabout Entertainment |
SS Simon and Jude CEPS, Great Lever, Bolton - Circus Workshops |
Saddleworth Show, Greater Manchester - Big Top Days |
Swindon Academy - A Day with our Big Top including shows and workshops |
Sale West Youth & Community Centre, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
The Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport - Big Top Days |
Burnley Brow School, Oldham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Teresa’s RC School, Irlam, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Marys RC Primary School, Salford - Big Top Day |
St Joseph The Worker RC Primary School, Irlam - Big Top Day |
Etihad Stadium, Manchester - Circus Entertainment |
St Clare’s RC Primary, Blackley, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Green End School, Burnage - Circus Workshops |
Anson Cabin Project, Manchester - Drum and Dance workshops |
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Richard's RC Primary, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Cedar House School, Lancaster - Circus Skills Workshops |
Thorneyholme RC Primary School, Clitheroe, Lancs. - Circus Workshops |
Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster - Circus Entertainment |
Westmorland Showground, Croplands, Lancaster - Big Top Day |
Arnside Educational Institute, Cumbria - Circus Skills Workshops |
Lindal & Marton Primary School, Lancaster - Circus Skills Workshops |
Holme Community School, Carnforth, Lancs. - Circus Workshops |
Heysham High School, Morecambe, Lancs. - Circus Skills Workshops |
Ireby CE School, Wigton, Cumbria - Circus Workshops |
Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Cumbria - Circus Workshops |
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria - Big Top Days |
Linnet Clough Scout Activity Centre, Disley - Big Top Days |
Sedgeley Park Police Training Centre, Chorlton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Flixton Girl’s School, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Navigation Primary, Altrincham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Mersey Valley Sports Club, Sale - Circus Workshops |
Old Hall Drive School, Gorton, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Manchester Parade - Stiltwalkers |
Manchester Health Academy - Big Top Day |
Ladysmith Shopping Centre, Ashton under Lyne - Circus Entertainment |
AON Training Complex, Manchester - Big Top Day |
St Richard's RC Primary School, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
McVities Fun Day, Longsight, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Manchester Rugby Club, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Middlewood Scout Camp - Circus Workshops |
Wilbraham Primary, Fallowfield, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Parochial CE Primary School, Ashton Under Lyne - Circus Skills Day |
Heritage Event, Ashton Under Lyne Town Centre - Circus Entertainment |
Livingstone Primary School, Mossley, AUL - Circus Workshops |
Cockfields Farm, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire - Big Top Days |
Alexander Club Hall, Ashton Under Lyne - Circus Workshops |
Waterloo Primary School, A-U-L - Circus Workshop days |
Cheethams Park, Stalybridge, Tameside - Circus Entertainment |
Ashton Sixth Form College, Tameside - Circus Skills Workshops |
Broadoak Community Centre, Ashton Under Lyne - Circus Skills |
Inspire Academy, Ashton Under Lyne - Circus Workshops in School |
SS Simon and Jude CEPS, Great Lever, Bolton - Circus Workshops |
Saddleworth Show, Greater Manchester - Big Top Days |
Swindon Academy - A Day with our Big Top including shows and workshops |
Sale West Youth & Community Centre, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
The Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport - Big Top Days |
Burnley Brow School, Oldham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Teresa’s RC School, Irlam, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Marys RC Primary School, Salford - Big Top Day |
St Joseph The Worker RC Primary School, Irlam - Big Top Day |
Etihad Stadium, Manchester - Circus Entertainment |
St Clare’s RC Primary, Blackley, Manchester - Big Top Day |
Green End School, Burnage - Circus Workshops |
Anson Cabin Project, Manchester - Drum and Dance workshops |
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
St Richard's RC Primary, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Linnet Clough Scout Activity Centre, Disley - Big Top Days |
Sedgeley Park Police Training Centre, Chorlton, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Flixton Girl’s School, Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Navigation Primary, Altrincham, Greater Manchester - Circus Workshops |
Mersey Valley Sports Club, Sale - Circus Workshops |
Old Hall Drive School, Gorton, Manchester - Big Top Day |