Showtime Circus
Milton Keynes, MK14 7AD
Showtime Circus delivers children's circus entertainment for birthday parties and school workshops across the UK. Performers bring aerial hoop, aerial silks, stiltwalking, juggling, poi, hula hoop, and acrobatics to events, and no prior experience is required from participants. All teachers hold current DBS certificates and carry public and employers liability insurance up to £10 million. Birthday party packages run for two hours and suit children aged 3 and above.
Packages
- Simple Birthday Party — Price on application A two-hour ground-based circus skills session covering hula hoop, juggling, and poi. No previous experience is required and all abilities are welcome. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Priced from £200, with the final cost varying by location and number of children.
- Showtime Circus Birthday Party — Price on application A two-hour party combining aerial hoop, aerial silks, stiltwalking, juggling, poi, and ground-based circus activities. No previous experience is required and all abilities are welcome. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Priced from £350, with the final cost varying by location and number of children.
- Ultimate Birthday Party — Price on application A two-hour premium package including a performer meet-and-greet, party games, aerial and ground-based circus activities, a face painter, and a circus performance. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Priced from £650, with the final cost varying by location and number of children.
- Themed Birthday Party — Price on application A two-hour themed circus skills party with available themes including Ninja, Superhero, Harry Potter, Ballerina, Brave, and Dinosaurs. No previous experience is required and all abilities are welcome. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Priced from £200, with the final cost varying by location and chosen theme.
Questions and answers
- Are you insured?
- Yes. Showtime Circus holds public and employers liability insurance up to £10 million, arranged through Equity.
- Do your teachers have DBS checks?
- Yes. All Showtime Circus teachers hold current DBS certificates and are checked and screened thoroughly.
- Is circus safe for children?
- With proper equipment, training, and supervision, circus skills are as safe as any recreational sport. Crash mats are positioned beneath all aerial apparatus.
- What space is needed for aerial activities?
- Aerial activities require a minimum ceiling height of 2.5m and a floor space of at least 6m × 6m. Sessions cannot run on grass, mud, or uneven surfaces.
- What happens if the weather is bad at an outdoor venue?
- Outdoor parties require a backup indoor venue in case of bad weather, as circus activities cannot run on grass, mud, or uneven surfaces.
- What age are parties suitable for?
- Parties are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Children under 3 may require additional staffing.
- Do children need any previous experience?
- No previous experience is needed. All abilities are welcome.