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Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Circus Themed Entertainment in Nottingham

Ringmasters, aerial, contortion and big-top spectacle for a night of pure showmanship. Available for Nottingham, 22 miles north of Leicester, and every postcode in Nottinghamshire.

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Popular for Awards nights, Product launches, Summer parties, Festivals

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  • Living statues
  • Stilt walkers
  • Champagne walkers
  • Aerialists
  • Fire shows
  • Giant martini glass
  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

Circus Showman entertainment in Nottingham at a glance

Booking circus themed entertainment in Nottingham

WowActs books circus themed entertainment in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 22 miles north of Leicester, covering the NG1, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8 and NG14 postcode districts. There are 9 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club for up to 1200 guests.

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County
Nottinghamshire
Postcodes
NG1, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7 +2
Location
22 miles north of Leicester
Venues on our list nearby
9
Largest nearby venue
Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club, up to 1200 guests

Nottingham venues and circus entertainment

Our venue list around Nottingham includes 7 event venues, 3 country houses and 1 hotel, with Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club the biggest at up to 1200 guests. That range matters when you book circus entertainment: a ballroom, a marquee and a private dining room each need a different set-up.

Nottingham is 22 miles north of Leicester, and we book circus entertainment into every part of East Midlands, from Arnold, Carlton and Lambley outwards.

A tip for Nottingham bookings: save the fire show for a terrace, courtyard or garden as the finale.

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The line-up

Acts in our circus package

Pick one showpiece or mix several. Every act is styled to the theme.

How the night flows

A typical Circus line-up

Every event is different. This is a starting point we tailor to your venue, timings and budget.

  1. 1

    A ringmaster to host and introduce each moment

  2. 2

    Stilt walkers and walkabout characters as guests arrive

  3. 3

    An aerial act on a freestanding rig

  4. 4

    Contortion or a fire show as the finale

How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your line-up and quote

    We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.

  3. 3

    We bring the wow

    We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Planning a circus event in Nottingham: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books circus themed entertainment in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 22 miles north of Leicester, covering the NG1, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8 and NG14 postcode districts. There are 9 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club for up to 1200 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

  • Hand-picked

    professional performers only

  • Fully themed

    costumes styled to your event

  • Nottinghamshire

    every postcode covered

  • Corporate ready

    briefed to your run of show

  • Single act or package

    mix and match freely

  • One clear quote

    usually the same day

What is in a circus package?

A circus theme is all about spectacle: a ringmaster to run the night, aerialists overhead, contortionists, stilt walkers and fire to finish.

It works brilliantly for awards nights, product launches and summer parties, because every act gives guests something to point at and film. Freestanding aerial rigs mean you do not need ceiling rigging points.

Where it works best

  • The welcome

    A ringmaster to host and introduce each moment

  • The reception

    Stilt walkers and walkabout characters as guests arrive

  • Through the evening

    An aerial act on a freestanding rig

  • The headline moment

    Contortion or a fire show as the finale

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Let the ringmaster host

    A ringmaster can introduce speeches, awards and each act, so the night flows like a show.

  2. 2

    Go outdoors for fire

    Save the fire show for a terrace, courtyard or garden as the finale.

  3. 3

    Check your ceiling early

    If you want aerial overhead, we check the venue's rigging. If not, we bring a freestanding rig.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Nottingham can host a large event?

On our list, Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club (up to 1200 guests), The ICCA (up to 1200 guests), Goosedale (up to 1000 guests) and The County Ground – Nottingham County Cricket Ground (up to 1000 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan circus themed entertainment around the space.

Do venues around Nottingham have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do circus themed entertainment cost in Nottingham?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Nottingham is 22 miles north of Leicester. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Nottingham do you cover?

All of NG1, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8 and NG14, including Arnold, Carlton, Lambley, Bestwood Village, Calverton and Burton Joyce, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire and nearby West Bridgford, Beeston, Long Eaton and Ilkeston.

Do aerial acts need rigging points?

Not always. Freestanding aerial rigs work in most venues with enough height. If your venue has rated rigging points we can use those instead.

Can the circus theme work indoors?

Yes. Everything except fire works indoors with enough space. Fire is planned for outdoor areas and with the venue's approval.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Nottingham

Circus Showman entertainment across Nottingham and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • NG1
  • NG3
  • NG4
  • NG5
  • NG6
  • NG7
  • NG8
  • NG14

We book circus showman entertainment in Nottingham and every address in the NG1, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8 and NG14 postcode districts, including Arnold, Carlton, Lambley, Bestwood Village, Calverton, Burton Joyce, Lowdham and Woodborough. We also travel across Nottinghamshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Nottingham

12 venues on our list are in or near Nottingham, mostly event venues, country houses and hotels. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.

  • Goosedale

    Event Venue up to 1000NG6 8UJ

    Main Hall

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  • The City Ground – Nottingham Forest F.C

    Event Venue up to 800NG2 4AD

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  • Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club

    Event Venue up to 1200NG2 3HJ

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  • The County Ground – Nottingham County Cricket Ground

    Event Venue up to 1000NG2 1GT

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  • Colwick Hall

    Country House up to 500NG2 4BE

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  • East Midlands Conference Centre

    Event Venue up to 1000NG7 2RJ

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  • The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club

    Country House up to 250NG8 4BH

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  • Eastwood Hall

    Hotel up to 400NG16 3SS

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  • The ICCA

    Event Venue up to 1200LE12 6PA

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  • Locko Park Estate

    Estate up to 500DE21 7BW

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  • Osmaston Park

    Country House up to 250DE72 3EP

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  • The Lakeside Suite

    Event Venue up to 1000LE11 5SF

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