Giffords Circus unleash the magic of the big top

Giffords Circus, renowned as the UK’s most glamorous circus, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a spectacular new show, Laguna Bay. It is now on tour across the Cotswolds and the south of England and will be coming to Sudeley Castle just outside Cheltenham from 9 to 19 May.

Giffords Circus is a magical experience for audiences of all ages, captivating over one million people with its unique, creative and dazzling shows. Performed under the canvas of its iconic touring 600-seat big top tent. Giffords Circus is a modern-day escapism, challenging the preconceptions of a traditional, old-fashioned circus while retaining the glamour, nostalgia and true magic of a vintage village green circus.

Affectionately referred to as a ‘handmade show’, Giffords Circus has a distinctive identity, lovingly handcrafted by a dedicated team of creatives, who are deeply passionate about this long-standing artform. This year’s much-anticipated show is a charming journey back to 1950’s America, featuring a blend of bespoke costumes, hand-painted sets, catchy songs, and performances from acrobats, magicians, the return of Cheltenham legend, Tweedy the Clown, plus aerial artists and so much more!

Full of magic, mayhem and mystery, celebrating art, love and kindness, Laguna Bay is the must-see show this Summer, taking audiences on a blissful journey across the pond, to the sunny beaches of Orange County, California and 50’s vintage kitsch galore.

Cal McCrystal, director of Giffords Circus, said: “Laguna Bay is Giffords Circus's 25th-anniversary celebration, bringing together a host of exciting worldwide talent and much loved old favourites that will surprise and entertain! Set against the backdrop of colourful 1950s America, Laguna Bay is a spectacular blend of excitement and magical moments.”

Laguna Bay opens for Easter at the home of Giffords Circus, Fennells Farm in Stroud. Following its opening run, the tour will continue through some of the most picturesque sites across the Cotswolds and the south of England.

Circus Sauce – Giffords Circus’ unique, critically acclaimed travelling restaurant – will return to accompany the Laguna Bay tour, serving a rustic yet extravagant banquet-style three-course feast on selected evenings following the last show of the day, created by a team of talented chefs using local, seasonal ingredients (pre-booking essential).

The popular Circus Sauce Café and Diner wagons will also accompany the tour, serving delicious dishes such as smash burgers, halloumi burgers, hot dogs, fries and vegan or vegetarian alternatives, some with an American twist along with a great choice of teas and coffees. Giffords Circus also has a fully licensed bar serving locally sourced alcoholic and soft drinks throughout show days and for dinner service in the restaurant.

Tickets for Giffords Circus Laguna Bay start from £10 for children and from £20 for adults. Tickets for Circus Sauce restaurant are £20 for children and £40 for adults (if booked before 16th April 2025). All tickets are on sale now and available to book at https://giffordscircus.com/