Tom Duffy’s Circus, a circus institution, is bringing its incredible live show to Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast this month as part of its 2023 touring season.
Tom Duffy’s is Ireland’s number-one circus and is one of the oldest in the world, dating back through the last three centuries.
Its 2023 production is a fast-paced, modern show that preserves and respects the traditional art form of circus throughout.
Audiences can expect to be astonished by performers from all around the globe, hailing from as far afield as Brazil, Holland, Cuba, Mexico, Ukraine the UK and of course Ireland.
Needless to say, advanced tickets are selling fast. Visit duffyscircus.com right now to book and use the promo code ‘JUGGLER’ to get great discounts (offers close at midnight on Tuesday, October 24).
Wheel of Death
Awe-inspiring action also comes from closer to home with the circus’ very own Duffy brothers.
Audience members will find themselves watching through their fingers as the duo perform their hair-raising and multiple award-winning ‘Wheel of Death’ act, which sees them running, jumping and skipping across a giant revolving wheel high in the air.
Daredevils Tom and Jamie were awarded the Silver Clown by Princess Stephanie of Monaco at the Monte Carlo Circus Festival in 2018 and won a prestigious Gold Award at the Weihnachts Circus Grand Prix in Hanover in 2017.
Each year they scale new heights with their daring exploits – somersaults and death-defying jumps around the outside of the wheel to name a few.
Jamie said: “We have circus in our blood – we couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
Tom added: “If you didn’t love it, you wouldn’t do it!”
The best of circus entertainment
The Kenya Boys are making a welcome return to Ireland with their astonishing acrobatics and startling human pyramids, while the Duo Teelker demonstrates power, agility and pinpoint technique high in the Big Top on the aerial cradle.
Strength blends seamlessly with the fascinating lightness of flight as drops, twists and turns culminate in a thrilling whirlwind helicopter spin.
Laserman blends lights and music in a dazzling eruption of colour and wonder, demonstrating mastery of modern circus art that will leave audiences stunned.
Of course, no circus would be complete without a clown and Tom Duffy’s does not disappoint. David Marquez brings traditional slapstick comedy and humour in spades.
He is guaranteed to have children and adults alike laughing at his hilarious antics.
Ringmaster David Duffy concluded: “We are very excited about returning to Belfast. Our new site is accessible from all parts of the city and offers free parking.
“We are very much looking forward to showcasing the best of circus entertainment, that can compete with any in Europe.”
Roll up, roll up
Tom Duffy’s Circus is at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast, BT12 6EU, from Wednesday, October 25.
- Wednesday, 25th Oct 2023 – 5pm
- Wednesday, 25th Oct 2023 – 7.45pm
- Thursday, 26th Oct 2023 – 5pm
- Thursday, 26th Oct 2023 – 7.45pm
- Friday, 27th Oct 2023 – 5pm
- Friday, 27th Oct 2023 – 7.45pm
- Saturday, 28th Oct 2023 – 2pm
- Saturday, 28th Oct 2023 – 5pm
- Saturday, 28th Oct 2023 – 7.45pm
- Sunday, 29th Oct 2023 – 2pm
- Sunday, 29th Oct 2023 – 5pm
- Monday, 30th Oct 2023 – 2pm
- Monday, 30th Oct 2023 – 5pm
