What are our associations with the word ‘circus’? Many of us may imagine a large arena, trained animals, and a variety of unusual – and often dangerous – acts, accompanied by a characteristic drumroll ...

As the audience are guided to their seats inside the big top, all the classic elements of the circus are there – except one. The live animals have been replaced by holograms. Because of concerns ...

Cirque du Soleil, a Canadian import and America’s most profitable circus, is animal-free but full of animalized human performers. Courtesy: Cirque du Soleil In 1917, the publication of a ...

The Irem Shrine Circus will be back in a big way, rushing to catch up with preparations for its return to the renovated 109th ...

Senate Bill 5065 would ban animals like lions, tigers, bears, elephants, and apes from being used for performing tricks, giving rides, or other entertainment purposes in front of live audiences.