Our Story:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sanna is passionate about circus shows being accessible and welcoming to all people, and helping create a positive experience for performers.
Sanna is thankful to her parents and sister who have supported & encouraged her to follow her dreams.
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.'
Tolly also performed in 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.
Tolly also became 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.
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.
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.
Tolly & Sanna are a dream team living their circus dream together under the circus stars & are so excited to welcome you to the show!
We believe you are never too old or too young to make your dreams come true.