''Circus World'' is an Irish
documentary series, produced by
Fubar Films and screened on
RTÉjr
RTÉjr is an Irish free-to-air children's television channel operated by state-owned broadcaster RTÉ. The channel mainly targets a demographic of 2- to 7-year-olds, but some cartoons for older children also air. The channel is part of RTÉ K ...
. The series premiered on Monday 4 July 2016.
It follows the adventures of three children as they travel around Ireland with their mum and dad's circus. The series is produced by
Fiona Bergin and filmed and directed by
Fintan Connolly
Fintan Connolly is an Irish film director, screenwriter and producer living in Dublin
Dublin (; , or ) is the capital and largest city of Ireland. On a bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, bordere ...
.
Plot
Set in and around a real Irish circus, Blake (10), Michael (8), Isabella (5) and their parents Mikey and Tara Gerbola are the hosts. The ten part series follows the adventures of these three lively children as they travel all around Ireland putting up their tent.
Each episode features a circus performer and their big top performance. We meet the different circus artistes – who come from all over the world – and observe the children try out new skills. Among the acts and activities featured are: clowning, acrobatics, wire walking, roller skating, magic, juggling, slapstick, flying, gymnastics and finale.
Each episode culminates with an entertaining aspect of the children' s life on the road. They are in a different county every day.
Tagline
Brings all the fun and excitement of the circus to your screen.
Episodes
Series 1 (2016)
References
External links
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2016 Irish television series debuts
Irish television shows
Television shows set in the Republic of Ireland
RTÉ original programming