If you’ve ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show, you’ll know the performances are always filled with death-defying stunts and ...

When most people see contortionism for the first time, their reaction is often one of shock or disbelief: how is that even ...

This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. It was in 1768 that Philip Astley began his circus entertainment in Waterloo in London. To celebrate, here's the latest in our new series of ...