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THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS COME TO TOWN
For the first time in over 2 years the Circus of Horrors was back in Liverpool with its latest incarnation ‘ THE WITCH ’ – A sensational new Phantasmagoria which encompasses amazing & Bizarre Circus acts with an original Rock score , a sinister story or Witchcraft and the darkest of magic !
When the Circus of Horrors began 26 years ago at Glastonbury 1995 many people thought it wouldn ’ t last 26 weeks let alone 26 years . But with its ability to re invent itself time & time again it has taken the extreme to the mainstream and become a household name after reaching the finals of Britain ’ s Got Talent & performing in London ’ s West End .
Whether a Rock fan or theatre gore The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone .
Imagine a brilliant rock show combined with amazing , bizarre & dare devil Circus acts , a stella light show and all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek . If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil you would be half way there .
The Circus of Horrors performed for the 4th consecutive year in 2019BC ( Before Covid ) at the Download Festival and it also returned to the place of its birth Glastonbury Festival .
As part of its 25th Anniversary tour it performed with The Damned at The London Palladium , a show promoted by Hammer House of Horrors and was preceded by torch light funeral cortège through London ’ s West End where a new Guinness World Record was set for over 1040 Vampires in the same pace at the same time . This event sold out within 5 days of going on sale .
Each year the Circus of Horrors undertakes a 100 venue UK theatre tour in addition to Festivals throughout the World including Download ( 4 times ), Reading , Leeds , Isle of White , T in the Park etc in the UK , Fuji Rock Festival in Japan ( twice ), Wacken festival in Germany plus shows in Chile , Uruguay , Holland , Belgium , Argentina , France , Italy , Ireland , Finland , Hong Kong and Moscow where it created history by becoming the 1st UK Circus ever to perform in Russia . And an astounding 10 nights in London ' s O2 .
This is not the 1st time however that The Circus of Horrors has created history , it became the only Circus ever to reach the finals of Britain ' s Got Talent and the 1st Circus to perform in London ' s West End for over 100 years , & the only Circus to perform in a single venue in London ( The Roundhouse ) for an astounding 24 weeks , ( previous record was 17 weeks ).
In addition to BGT it ' s appearances on various other TV shows have turned what set out as a cult show into a household name , without compromise – taking the extreme to the mainstream , Its TV credits now also boast The X Factor , The Slammer , Daybreak , Fairground Attractions , Who wants to be a Millionaire , Body Shockers , Fake Reaction , This Morning , Ant & Dec , The One Show , A Royal Command Performance & even an appearance on Judge Rinder !
If you missed the show in Liverpool , the next one is at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall on 10th March , call 0151 356 6890 to buy tickets .
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