22 May – 2 June

Giffords Circus, renowned as the UK’s most glamorous circus, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary year with a spectacular new show, Laguna Bay, now on tour across the Cotswolds and the south of England until 28^th September 2025.

Laguna Bay – set in the buoyant and sunny era of 1950’s America is a spectacular blend of fun, excitement and charm. Welcoming a dazzling mix of new faces and old favourites that will surprise and delight audiences.

Directed by award-winning director, writer and performer, Cal McCrystal, who has an established career spanning theatre, film, TV and radio..

Cal McCrystal, director of Giffords Circus, said: “Laguna Bay is Giffords Circus 25^th anniversary celebration, bringing together a host of exciting worldwide talent and much loved old favourites that will surprise and entertain! Set against the backdrop of colourful 1950’s America, Laguna Bay is a spectacular blend of excitement, and magical moments.”

About Giffords Circus

Giffords Circus is a magical village circus that tours south England each year from April through to late September hosting spectacular, immersive live performances in a 600-capacity tent.

First launched in 2000, Giffords Circus was created by Nell Gifford (and her former husband Toti) whose dream it was to start her own magical travelling circus. Over the past 25 years since its inception, Giffords Circus has entertained over one million people with its unique, creative and dazzling performances.

Giffords Circus expertly challenges the preconceptions of a traditional, old-fashioned circus. Giffords has earned a reputation for creating West End worthy shows set against the picturesque backdrop of south England’s finest landscapes, featuring a diverse cast of talented performers, acrobats, magicians, musicians, clowns, artists, poets and entertainers, working harmoniously to create unique, theatrical performances.

Dates and location:

• Bowood House & Gardens in Wiltshire (1^st – 6^th May)
• Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Gloucestershire (9^th – 19^th May)
• Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire (22^nd May – 2^nd June)
• Chiswick House & Gardens in London (5^th – 22^nd June)
• Evenley Wood Garden in Northamptonshire (26^th June – 7^th July)
• Stonor Park & Gardens in Oxfordshire (10^th – 14^th July)
• Little Barrington in Oxfordshire (17^th – 28^th July)
• Frampton Court Park in Gloucestershire (31^st July – 4^th August)
• Minchinhampton Common in Gloucestershire (7^th – 18^th August)
• Marlborough Common in Wiltshire (21^st August – 1^st September)
• Stratton Meadows in Gloucestershire (4^th – 15^th September) before returning home to Fennells Farm in Stroud to close the season (18^th – 28^th September).

Circus Sauce – Giffords Circus’ unique, critically-acclaimed travelling restaurant – will return to accompany the Laguna Bay tour, serving a rustic yet extravagant banquet style three-course feast on selected evenings following the last show of the day, created by a team of talented chefs using local, seasonal ingredients (pre-booking essential). The popular Circus Sauce Café and Diner wagons will also accompany the tour, serving delicious dishes such as smash burgers, halloumi burgers, hot dogs, fries and vegan or vegetarian alternatives, some with an American twist along with a great choice of teas and coffees. Giffords Circus also has a fully licensed bar serving locally sourced alcoholic and soft drinks throughout show days and for dinner service in the restaurant.

Photography credit:  Still Moving LLP

This listing appears on our front page until 11:55pm on Monday June 2nd, 2025