Tolly Mack is a 6th generation circus man from a French circus family. He began performing as a clown at age 11 in his family's circus. He also performed as a juggler and acrobat. But always loved clowning the most. His family's circus Cirque Perrier was part of two seasons on the Riddlers tv show, featuring 'Tolly the Clown.' 

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Tolly also found his way into the theatre as a circus performer & clown in Pantomimes most notably at the Palace Theatre & Derngate Theatre. He also appeared as a juggler in the film Travelling by night. 

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Tolly found time to also become a well loved children's entertainer in London for several years with his special style of close up comedy magic and bringing puppets and characters to life. 

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Tolly was the co-founder, tent master, & head clown of Cirque Normandie for 13 yrs- bringing circus teaching & shows into schools across the UK; Tolly is proud of mentoring many young clowns.

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Tolly's heart for the circus, gift of connecting with people, and his championing of a child's imagination are all at the core of Circus of Dreams. 

 

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Sanna James was born in London, raised in Seattle, Washington, USA with her twin sister. A cartwheeling child turned competitive runner; she went on to graduate university with a Bachelor of Arts degree. 

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Her stars aligned when she discovered aerial silks. She attended New England Center for Circus Arts in Vermont, USA, & graduated from a 2 yr professional track program specialising in aerial loops & rope. 

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Her brave dream of joining a traditional circus guided her to return to her birth country- England.  She met Tolly & embarked on the greatest adventure of her life. She performed as an aerialist for 3 years for Cirque Normandie and fell in love with circus & Clown Tolly! 

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She won  'professional overall' in 2017 at the UK Aerial Championship for her rope act. She will perform on a new apparatus for 2026- the aerial umbrella. 

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Sanna is passionate about circus shows being accessible and welcoming to all people, and helping create a positive experience for performers. 

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​​Sanna is thankful to her parents and sister who have supported & encouraged her to follow her dreams. 

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