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We had such a wonderful experience with Happy’s Circus. From the very first contact, the support was really helpful, timely, supportive, and positive. We managed to sell all 600 tickets in advance, and along with sponsorship from local businesses, a few PTA stalls, and selling pitches to traders we managed to raise over £4000 for our PTA. The team on the day were extremely sleek and professional and were really self-sufficient. That was the one thing we didn’t need to worry about on the day. The show itself was a big hit, from the efficiency of getting guests seated, to the acts themselves, everyone was really impressed. There was a great mix of impressive acrobatics and comedy, and of course the kids screamed with joy at the water guns! We would have the circus back in a blink and now knowing how successful it was, would be able to be much more relaxed at how easy the process was.

Thank you Happy’s Circus and hope to see you again soon!

Sophie

St Illtyd Primary School PTA

Wow what a treat! Happy’s Circus came to our school yesterday and we had an amazing time! We booked it back in 2019 for the summer of 2020 but due to Covid it obviously had to be moved. The team have been so helpful throughout. The help and support we got to make this a successful event was excellent from start to finish. On the day Pippa, Sean and their team were fantastic. The 2 shows were out of this world and everyone had a brilliant time! So many people have told me how good it was and how much they enjoyed it! They all loved Billy the Clown and all the amazing acrobats. We would definitely have Happy’s Circus visit us again and we would recommend it to other schools too

Emma Prescott

Friends of Raglan Primary School

Wow what can I say! We sold out 600 tickets to our wonderful parents in just under a month and everyone I have spoken to about yesterdays show have told me how much they and their families enjoyed it!
We had all ages from young to old and everyone left the Big Top with a smile on their face despite the typically British weather! ☔️

From the time we booked up to 15 minutes before the show we were kept up to date with progress and Catrina and her team were on hand to discuss tickets sales and any other queries we had. Shaun and Pippa were great and every single performer was amazing. My own children loved every minute, even the moody teenager and my 5 year old who never usually sits still was glued to her seat for the shows entirety! We very sadly lost a treasured teacher due to illness just 2 days before the show so the show was dedicated to her which was a lovely gesture.

We look forward to having Happy’s Circus back in 2026 and can recommend them to everyone – you will not be disappointed!

Kelley Phelan – PTA

St Edmund Champion Catholic Primary School

“Working with Happy’s Circus has been an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. The whole team, led by Shaun and Pippa, were professional, efficient, and a joy to have on site — everything ran like clockwork. Emma in the office was outstanding; her clear guidance and encouragement meant we always felt supported and never overwhelmed.

What really sets Happy’s Circus apart is how thorough and thoughtful the process is. The pre-event communications gave us a clear roadmap, with reminders, tips, and practical fundraising ideas that made it easy to stay organised. From planning to setup on the day, nothing was left to chance — every detail was considered, which took the pressure off our PTA and allowed us to simply enjoy the experience.

The event itself exceeded all expectations. The Big Top created a magical atmosphere and the performances were fantastic — children and adults alike were mesmerised, laughing and cheering throughout. Families are still talking about what a memorable weekend it was, and the sense of community spirit it created was priceless.

Importantly, it was also a huge financial success for our PTA, giving us the resources to invest back into the school. Yet it never felt like just a fundraiser — it felt like a true celebration that brought everyone together.

We cannot recommend Happy’s Circus highly enough. They combine professionalism and organisation with warmth and fun, and they delivered an unforgettable event that our community will be talking about for years to come.”

Janet Stoop

Warren Road Primary School PTA

September 2025

I wanted to send a quick email to give some very positive feedback about our experience with Happy’s Circus this May 2024.

The school was left immaculate and we cannot wait to welcome them back in two years time!

From the moment of booking through to the follow up call the day after the circus, the team have been unbelievably helpful, organised and kind. They have been there at every turn with the planning emails and phone calls. Any questions we’ve had, they have answered promptly and this has been invaluable for our first circus.

The day itself couldn’t have gone more smoothly. The team are organised and professional. They have so much experience and they use it so well. They offer their help where and when needed and they were so accommodating to all our questions.The performance was brilliant and there was nothing but smile and laughter across the big top. Children went home inspired and in awe of what they had seen. For many it was their first circus experience, and they came out wanting more.

Thank you so much.

Lucy and the PTA

Elworth CofE Primary School

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Happy’s Circus. From start to finish, the team were professional, friendly and incredibly well-organised. The pre-event communication was excellent, with helpful emails and calls that made the planning process smooth and stress-free.

On the day itself, Shaun and the team were brilliant. They arrived and departed exactly as scheduled, and the set-up and dismantling of the Big Top was carried out with military-style precision — it was genuinely impressive to watch! Despite their busy schedule, Shaun kindly took the time to hold some impromptu Q&A sessions with our children, which created so much extra excitement around the event and meant a great deal to us as a school.

The show itself was fantastic — all the performers were excellent, and it was a real treat to see such a talented, high-energy cast entertain families of all ages. The children especially loved getting sprayed with water at the end — a brilliant moment that had everyone laughing! It was a true family event and created memories we’ll be talking about for a long time.

Thanks to the evening’s success, we were able to raise over £2,500 profit for our school — especially pleasing given our short selling window and limited stalls (just food, drinks and a raffle).

We’d definitely look to welcome Happy’s Circus back again in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other schools and organisations looking for a fun, professional and memorable event.

A huge thank you to Shaun, Pippa, Rebecca and the whole team for making it such a wonderful experience!”

Catherine & everyone at

Grappenhall Heys Primary School

May 2025

From the very first telephone call I felt that booking Happys Circus was going to be great. The efficiency with all the paperwork that was sent, the step-by-step approach allowed us to grow in confidence in putting on an event of this size outside which we had never done before. We received telephone calls a week before and then the day before and, on the day, letting us know what was going to happen, and it all went to plan exactly. The circus team worked extremely hard to help us run in a fun-loving safe way and our families absolutely loved it. The performers did everything possible to embrace everyone. I could have listed lots of comments from the families and these are just a few (below). When the circus left you would not have known they had been here after their stay overnight. We would thoroughly recommend them.

5 year old – I liked the circus especially when the man fell over!

We have had a great day at the circus

The circus was really good and entertaining

The circus have been amazing especially for the younger children as they really involve them and make sure they are all at the front.

Excellent circus, kids loved it

The ladies in the air were brilliant

We have really enjoyed the circus today

Thank you so , so much! We have had the MOST AMAZING day at the circus today.

The circus has been very good, we have been able to join in which I liked – aged 13

Circus is amazing. Riley is having a wonder time. His Grandma, Auntie, cousin are have having a great time

The circus and definitely been a winner

Great day, kids have a fabulous time at the circus. Big Thumbs up!

Circus was excellent!!!!!!!

We have had the most incredible time. Thank you for making my childrens summer!

Susan Parish MBE

Business and Community Manager – Park Community School

Fantastic all round – impressive organisation and efficiency, and great show

Sonya Szpojnarowicz

Bristol Grammer School

Just wanted to say a massive thank you again for yesterday everyone had such a brilliant time and all I am hearing today is people talking about it. Yourselves and the team yesterday have been brilliant from day one helping so I personally can’t thank you enough. Even my son who has been there with me all weekend setting up said please can you send them a message mom to say how good it was.

So much so that I am looking to book again, it is our 85th year as a school in 2023 and was looking at booking yourselves on Saturday 15th July 2023, is this possible? As it is such a big event for the school I would like it to be much bigger than yesterday and as well as yourselves get a lot more people involved with more stalls etc.

How do I go about booking this please?

Thanks

Kerrie Benton

Bursar Kingsmead School

I just wanted to e-mail you to thank you and your team for the fantastic circus event that took place here at Prestbury St. Mary’s on Saturday. It was a tremendous success and the children and their families all really enjoyed it. I found the whole operation incredibly professional – my Site Manager came down to school this morning to survey the site and found no evidence you had even been here! Amazing!

Thank you so much once again and we look forward to inviting you back here in the future.

With very best wishes,

Matt Fletcher

Executive Head Teacher

About Happy’s Circus

“Let our family entertain your family”

Founded by Russ Randall in 1992, Happy’s Circus brings the enchanting world of Circus to schools, communities, and corporate clients across England and Wales.

All-human Circus with international artists, delivering traditional family entertainment in a contemporary style. Over three decades, the Circus has performed for millions of families, reawakening imaginations across Britain.

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