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“My granddaughter (aged 9) and I encountered Happy’s Circus at Mead Open Farm. What an experience! We saw the show not once, but twice. Excellent performances by all the cast. We were enthralled. My heart was in my mouth a few times with the pole and aerial acts. Plus would the guy catch the Diablos from such great heights. Of course he did!! A big THANK YOU to everyone involved”
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
It was absolutely amazing and we enjoyed every minute
“Nearly a week on and our team is still buzzing from the fabulous day that was created by having Happy’s Circus visit our School.
The support offered from day one of booking, has been superb! Emma in particular has been my main contact, and she was professional, friendly and super helpful throughout.
The set up, the show and the take down of the Big top by the team worked like a well oiled machine. The kids absolutely loved the show.
We are super thankful that Shaun, Pippa and rest of the team came to Cobham PS. The day raised a huge amount of funds for us! Thank you a thousand times”
I can’t recommend Happy Circus highly enough. We have used them twice for fundraising events at our school, once in 2018 and in 2021. Both times they were amazing! This time particularly, it was so lovely to hear all the kids (and adults) laughing after what has been such a tough time!
All their staff were incredibly helpful, especially Pippa who was fantastic on the day of our event. Please do consider Happy Circus if you are looking for a fun-filled fundraising event.
I just wanted to email to pass on our thanks and to say how much of a success our event was. From the minute we booked Happy Circus we were thrilled with the level of service we received in support to get our event off the ground and also along the way.
On the day we were given clear instructions on when arrival would be and throughout the day the information we were provided with about set up and what we needed to do was fantastic.
The event itself was an even bigger success and had a real community feel to it. As well as raising £3,000 for the school, staff and families had a wonderful evening and everyone commented on how well organised it was and it being such a great event.
We have already booked again for 2024 and cannot wait.
Many Thanks again
We had our circus on a beautiful day in May, the sun shone and the children had a wonderful time! It is very age appropriate, funny, daring and thrilling mixed into one show.
We are a small primary school with 210 pupils but sold out at the circus, raising £4.5k for our school funds, which is a record breaking event.
Massive thank you to Ross, Pop and the Happy’s Circus team on Sunday.
The Circus show was absolutely amazing – the right balance of acts and comedy. So much crammed into the performances – Ross and Pip were very funny and got funnier during the show. Our kids absolutely loved it!!
So many fantastic and positive comments from parents afterwards as well as the school so a big well done and thank you again.
I suspect that the HSA/School would love to have you back in the future.
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.
