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BRAINTREE VILLAGE TO HOST BIG KID CIRCUS THIS EASTER
Following its successful debut last Spring, Braintree Village will be hosting Big Kid Circus this Easter holiday, offering guests a thrilling experience for the whole family to enjoy.
The big top will be adjacent to the top of the North Car Park and is set to open to the public from Wednesday 16th April until Monday 21st April, offering guests the perfect activity come rain or shine this April.
The talented performers are set to put on a spectacular show - ‘Kingdom of Kong’ - guaranteeing thrills, excitement, and laugh-out-loud moments throughout the two-hour show. What’s more, the performance will include a 30-foot-tall King Kong, along with an act from the first all-female ‘Globe of Death’ group in Europe. This iconic performance features a group of talented female riders who defy gravity and fear as they whirl inside a mesh globe at top speeds on motorcycles.
Josef O’Sullivan, Centre Director of Braintree Village, commented: “We are thrilled to announce the return of Big Kid Circus to Braintree Village, after last year’s performances were such a big hit.
“We can’t wait to see what the performers have in store with their new Kingdom of Kong show, and we know our guests will enjoy visiting as part of their Easter bank holiday trips.”
Julia Kirilova, Event Manager at Big Kid Circus, added: “We’re so excited to bring our unique style of circus performance back to Braintree Village and urge the people of Essex to join us for the show which has been 20 years in the making.
“We have a diverse ensemble of performers, hailing from every corner of the globe, and each act showcases the universal magic of circus art.”
The Big Kid Circus will officially kick off on Wednesday 16th April, with shows at 3pm and 7pm. Following this, the dates and showtimes are as follows:
- Thursday 17th & Good Friday: 2pm & 5pm
- Saturday 19th: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
- Easter Sunday: 12pm & 3pm
- Easter Monday: 2pm only
Tickets start at £13.99 for adults, £12.99 for children and seniors*, and children under two receive free entry. On opening day, all tickets are discounted to £9.99. To avoid disappointment, tickets can be booked in advance via the Big Kid Circus website https://www.bigkidcircus.co.uk/tickets/ **
Alternatively, tickets can be booked from the Box Office at Braintree Village from Tuesday 15th April, subject to availability.
The thrilling event is the perfect reason to visit the outlet shopping destination’s newly opened stores including Essex’s first standalone Coach store and Ben Sherman, as well as the recently relocated Kate Spade store.
For opening hours and more information please visit https://braintree-village.com/ or https://bigkidcircus.co.uk
*Adult tickets are for those aged 16+, senior tickets are for those aged 60+, and child tickets are for those aged between 2 - 16 years old.
** Wheelchair users and visitors with disabilities should call 07766552211 to discuss access arrangements and to book tickets in advance.