Prepare to be transported to a world of wonder and excitement!

The Show

Zippos Circus is back with a Magnificent! show. To celebrate the Zippos Circus Founder Martin 'Zippo' Burton's 50 years of entertaining families, we have a nationwide tour with an international cast of talented circus performers guaranteed to thrill and amaze the whole family.

The tour kicks off in Blackheath, London, for Easter and travels to venues from the south of England to the north of Scotland between 28 March and 3 November 2024.

The show is hosted once again by the ever-popular acrobat and comedy star Paulo Dos Santos. He might only be 3ft 6in tall but he has a big personality. Artists from Kenya, Mongolia, South America, the Ukraine and more join him in the circus ring.

Magnificent! is packed with edge-of-your-seat thrills. From Brazil, we have the extraordinary Alex Michael and the famous Globe of Death motorbike act too. Alex performs his death-defying and award-winning flying trapeze act and upside-down 'sky walk' inside the roof of the big top!

From the Ukraine, Zippos is delighted to welcome La Loka. She is an exceptional clown who is making her first appearance with the company providing laugh-out-loud mayhem for children and adults alike.

The magnificent Mongolian Warriors are back by popular demand. This year they are presenting a brand new sensational springboard act which sees the talented troupe hurtling high up through the air.

Additionally, visitors can expect a host of amazing acrobats, tumblers, aerial performers, clowns and dancers all chosen to celebrate Zippos Circus Founder Martin 'Zippo' Burton's 50 years of providing the very best circus entertainment.

Martin 'Zippo' Burton commented, "I am thrilled that we are presenting Magnificent! in my 50th year in the circus industry. It seems only yesterday since my humble beginnings as Zippo the Clown busking to audiences on Brighton Beach. I am extremely proud to have reached this milestone and for Zippos Circus to become the UK's favourite family circus boasting a sensational cast of international artists and a talented team working behind the scenes. I am convinced we have many exciting decades to come under the directorship of Beau Denning as I take more of a back seat. Most of all I would like to thank the public who have helped us get to where we are and have supported us through the years. The show will go on!"

Meet The Performers

Paulo Dos Santos

Paulo Dos Santos

Our Host

La Loka

La Loka

Clown

Alex Michael

Alex Michael

Flying Trapeze and Sky Walk

Mongolian Warriors

Mongolian Warriors

Springboard

Jackie Louise

Jackie Louise

Aerial

Kenya Boys

Kenya Boys

Acrobatics

Toni Novotny

Toni Novotny

Plate Spinning

Anna Usakova

Anna Usakova

Tight wire & foot juggling

Zippos Riders

Zippos Riders

Globe of Death

Nicolas Novotny

Nicolas Novotny

Diabolo

Natali Gurieva

Natali Gurieva

Aerial Silks

Prices and seating

Ticket Prices

Ringside Seats:
ADULT £33
CHILD (2-14 YRS) £26

Royal Grandstand Seats:
ADULT £24
CHILD (2-14 YRS) £20

Grandstand Seats:
ADULT £19
CHILD (2-14 YRS) £15

Children aged under 2 go free provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap.

Notes
Advance booking is strongly recommended. There is a booking fee on all bookings made via SEE TICKETS.

If you book in person at the on-site Ticket Office, you do not pay a booking fee.

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On-Site Ticket Office Opening Hours

England

Weekdays: open 12pm
Weekends: open 10am
After 7.30pm shows: close 8pm
After 6pm shows: close 7pm
Sundays: close 6pm
Days without a show: close 6pm

Scotland

Weekdays: 9am – 8pm
Weekends: Bank Holidays: 9am – 8pm

Online booking is available at all times

Where is Zippos Circus?

The Zippos Circus 'Magnificent!' tour reaches from the south of England to the north of Scotland to provide quality, affordable, family entertainment.

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Creative Team

Martin 'Zippo' Burton
Martin 'Zippo' Burton

Founder

Beau Denning
Beau Denning

Director

David Hibling
David Hibling

Creative Director

What our guests say

“We watched the fantastic Zippos Circus again and had an incredible time.“
Kiddo Adventures
“What can I say? Phenomenal! We came away buzzing.“
Our Mini Cooks Travels
“How was I going to get through a 2-hour show with a 2.5 year old and a 3 month old? But their eyes were glued for the whole show!“
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