Careers: Circus Performer

You no longer have to run away to join the circus! Circus performers are also no longer restricted to travelling with a show and performing under the big top.Circus performing has become a highly professional industry with major shows touring the world. Many performers now have the same fitness levels and dedication as professional sportmen and sportswomen. In the UK there are now even degree courses in circus performing. Circus performers now appear in pop videos, operas and spectaculars across the globe. The films offer an insight into the life of a circus performer and offer advice to those who aspire to work in circus performance.