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Audience Feedback
I would just like to say a big thank you to you and your team for putting on such a genuinely happy and spectacular event at our school last week.
There was a buzz in the air all day with the children being so excited to see a Big Top appear on the field in the morning and being allowed to look inside was a real treat.
We have a fantastic PTA team at St. Andrew’s and we are very grateful to them for organising the event together with you and your team.
Observing all COVID restrictions worked really well and it was great to have your colleagues on hand to make sure that people followed procedures correctly.
The show was magnificent and perfectly pitched to the audience of mixed age groups and there was great excitement the next day in school with children talking about their favourite acts and spectacles.
Please thank your team on our behalf, it was a genuine delight to see so many happy faces walking home at the end of the evening.
With best wishes
Elizabeth Henderson
Headteacher – St Andrews Primary School
As it became clear that covid restrictions would most likely not be lifted in time for the school to hold a summer fair, we began to look around for an alternative event. One which would enable the School Association to begin to claw back much needed funds lost during the 18 months of lockdown and, more importantly, bring the school community together to enjoy an experience like no other. Well, I can safely say we found it all in Happy’s Circus.
From the initial booking all the way through to the final curtain call, the enquiry team at the end of my phone calls and email correspondences were fantastic. Having never put on such an event before I was more than a little apprehensive. However, I felt supported every step of the way. To promote ticket sales, we used an online ticket platform which made the whole process far easier to manage, I would recommend this. The circus was mentioned in assemblies and I made a short promotional video with some images of Happy’s Circus which went home to parents as part of the virtual school newsletter. That was all the promotion we needed to sell every single ticket in just 2 weeks.
The day the circus arrived caused much excitement, the children could see the big top out on the school field. With everything set up and in place, the whole school was able to have a short visit to the circus in the afternoon to whet the appetite. The squeals of delight were music to our ears after all that time spent in lockdown seeing children being children with their friends was magic!
We could have had a BBQ or bar to make more money, however, we opted to simply run a tuck shop with some ice creams on the side. Nevertheless, the event still raised well in excess of £3000.00. However, the money raised was not the highlight, the highlight will remain with us (until the next Happy’s Circus event that is). The best bit about Happy’s Circus are the memories left, which will stay with our children for ever. “The day the circus came to our school”. Children old and young, (my teenage daughter became the little girl I remember her to be before hoodies and headphones took over) laughing and oohing in awe. Every single comment from parents since the event has been one of thanks and gratitude. Thank you, Happy’s Circus.
Thank you
Samantha Donohoe
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School PTA
I just wanted to give you some feedback from our circus on Friday! The whole event went really well. I have had some fantastic feedback from all of our guests. Everyone thought that the show was absolutely brilliant.
From an organisational point of view, you have been an incredible company to work with. From the moment that we booked, right up to the day of the event, the communication and support has been excellent. The team on the day were efficient, polite and left the site in a great condition.
Many thanks to everyone for making it such a great event for us.
Kind regards,
Rachel Baldry
Ravenbank PTA
Extremely satisfied and impressed with the level of service in advance and on the day
St john the Baptist School
We were extremely impressed by the set up And the quality of the show itself. Incredibly efficient and well organised.
Alison Graham
Rode First Methodist School
A massive thank you to all the crew, especially ring master Ross who helped me through the whole day. They were so inclusive of everyone’s needs, receiving tremendous praise from all who attended. We were quite anxious about the initial costs but we achieved to raise a large amount of funds for our school whilst having fun. Thank you to all staff who supported us through the whole process.
Donna Macknnon
Berewood Primary School
Dear Shaun and Circus Team
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for all the fun and laughter you offered my Westfield children, families and the local Berkhamsted community this weekend. This was the first fundraising event we have had since the pandemic – what a wonderful way to begin to ‘ live through Covid ‘ by being entertained by you all.
It was so refreshing to see the children laughing , smiling and having a good time and this being extend to their parents, grandparents , aunts , uncles, and friends.
I look forward to arranging for you all to return in the future.
Thank you all
Suzanne
(Head) and the Westfield WISPA team
Good Morning,We have had an overwhelming number of parents thank us for such a fantastic event.
It was so lovely to see the children enjoying it (and adults too!).You were all so professional and we are very grateful that you performed 2 shows over two days rather than the one we originally booked.
We were in tears seeing how happy the children were during your show for two nights. You have the pleasure of seeing this happiness every night and we are extremely envious.We will ensure payment is made within the next few days.
Wishing you all the best and I am sure this won’t be the last time Happy’s Circus comes to Hook.
Kindest regards
Catherine Harwood & Richard Paganuzzi
Hook School Parents Association
“I wanted to say what a fantastic evening we had at the circus last night!
Shaun and the rest of the crew were brilliant form start to finish.
We have had so many parents come up to us to thank us for arranging the show and judging by the squealing and laughing, everyone had a great time. There were lots of happy faces at the end of the night and I believe ‘Mr Slinky’ was a firm favourite.
Please pass on my thanks to the team and hope they have a safe onwards journey.”
Sarah Bray
PTA Chair
September 2025
We would certainly recommend Happy’s Circus for any school considering an exciting and enjoyable event for the whole school community. The performers were of a high quality and the show was perfectly matched to cater to both infant and junior aged children. The company stayed overnight on the school site in their own facilities and were perfect guests! Not only was this an brilliant fundraising event for the PTA to run, the circus brought some much needed fun, laughter and excitement to children and parents alike. Highly recommended!
Mr Hallums
Co-Head – Wallace Fields Infant School
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 internationalartists, delivering traditional family entertainment in a contemporary style. Over three decades, the Circus has performed for millions of families, reawakening imaginations across Britain.
