Victorian circus

Victorian circus refers to the theatrical, traveling entertainment shows popular during the 19th century Victorian era. These circuses combined elaborate animal acts, acrobatics, clown performances, and music, often featuring exotic animals like elephants and lions. They were characterized by their grand tents, ornate costumes, and a sense of spectacle designed to entertain a broad audience. Victorian circuses helped shape modern circus traditions, emphasizing skill, daring acts, and visual spectacle, and played a key role in popular entertainment before the rise of cinema and other media.