New circus to travel around North Wales this summer
Peregrine Circus, a rare art form in the UK, is set to open on May 9, 2025, in North Wales.
The circus has been created by Robin Timson, who was born in North Wales and has spent the last five years as company manager at the highly acclaimed GiQords Circus.
Mr Timson said: "I chose the name 'Peregrine Circus' as the definition of a peregrine is a bird that tends to wander and is migratory.
"It is used in mediaeval Latin to describe someone who comes from another country; foreign or outlandish, which I thought was perfect to describe a travelling circus.
"It also applied to me, as I have been away from home travelling with a circus, and now I have returned home to start my own circus."
Mr Timson has spent the winter building and creating Peregrine Circus at home in Llanddulas.
The tent is based on a traditional 1800s circus tent, and the box office is modelled from a vintage caravan, with a food wagon created from a horse box.
Every detail has been considered, especially how it fits into the landscape, and as much as possible has been reused, repurposed or recycled.
Mr Timson said: "Peregrine Circus is a travelling troupe of acrobats, artists, and musicians, united by a love of live performance and a deep connection to the landscapes and legends of this land.
"This year's show is a mystical journey inspired by the ancient stone circles that watch over our landscape — timeless places of gathering, mystery, and magic.
"The show blends high-level circus with rich storytelling, live music, and a sense of enchantment."
The circus will open on May 9 at Tan Yr Ogof Farm in Llanddulas, and will travel around North Wales until August 31.
Tickets are available now at peregrinecircus.com, priced between £10 and £14.
The circus will visit various locations including Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Anglesey, Rhuddlan, Wrexham, Bangor, Machynlleth, Dolgellau, Llandudno, and Betws Y Coed.
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