CIRCUS ENTERTAINER

Walkabout | Live Shows | Workshops
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CIRCUS ENTERTAINER

Walkabout | Shows | Workshops
Get in touch

About Thomas Trilby

Thomas Trilby is a professional international circus entertainer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Over the last 25 years, I have performed all over the UK, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Experiences have included circus-themed entertainment for major companies, at national sporting and cultural events and numerous festivals, as a stilt walker for hire, juggler and circus workshop leader.

Please get in touch for more information or to talk through the possibilities for any event.

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Circus-Themed Entertainment

Performing as Thomas Trilby, my speciality is providing entertainment and teaching of the highest calibre – always smartly turned out with the best equipment, highly detailed costumes and carefully chosen props.

circus-themed workshops for businesses or schools

Workshops

For any event – ‘drop in’ for events, fairs, festivals and fun days or structured for team building, training and education. Have a go at juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, devil sticks, hula hoops, stilts, unicycles, tightrope and other circus equipment. Taught by a professional, international circus entertainer.

Thomas Trilby show - circus entertainer for hire

SHOWS

Thomas Trilby entertains all ages with his traditional show. Lots of circus skills, big visual comedy, audience participation, fire juggling and a big finale make a great show for everyone to enjoy. It can be tailored for street theatre, cabaret, parties or any event!

Walkabout characters and stilt walking

WALKABOUT characters and stilt walking

I offer numerous fully developed and finely detailed characters and costumes on and off stilts. Bespoke costumes can be created for any theme.

 

bicycle-themed entertainment for events

bicycle themed acts

From my travelling vintage bicycle travelling circus act, to my stilt bicycle via penny farthings and unicycles, I offer a unique combination of wheeled entertainment.

circus-themed entertainment for corporate events and businesses

corporate & business

I offer team building and activity sessions for any business environment, including workshops for the workplace or break out sessions for a conference. My workshops and circus-themed shows are suitable for family days. Meet & Greet, and Mix & Mingle for exhibitions and displays.

Thomas Trilby and other circus act performers

other performers

As part of a small group of performers I can offer solo, double act and trio versions of many of my walkabout characters. For larger events I have many contacts including stilt walkers, contact jugglers, hula hoopers, aeriel acts, acro balancers, contortionists, speciality acts, human statues etc.

happy customers

They were brilliant at the event, they interacted well with the crowd, were punctual and professional, helpful in encouraging guests to have a go and all round great fun to work with! We will definitely look forward to working with you again!

 

MCC EVENTS LTD

Thanks so much for last Saturday. You made a real difference to the atmosphere – and people clearly loved having their photo taken with you!

 

MHAIRI SMITH, MARKETING GLOUCESTER

Thanks very much for providing the entertainment at our conference last week! Hope we can work with you again.

 

MANDI HOLT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OFFICER, GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES

Thank you for all your hard work, you are absolutely the epitome of what we are looking for in circus walkabout entertainment.

 

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

You were both wonderful and we all loved you both to bits! Thanks for supporting us..… We do hope you will return in the future?

 

PETA BANBURY, MINCHINHAMPTON COUNTRY FAYRE

Just wondered if you could pass on my thanks to the guys for Saturday – they were absolutely fantastic both in terms of their performance and personality. Everyone commented how professional they were and we received many complements on their behalf.

 

THE HAPPY COUPLE, BIRMINGHAM WEDDING

Thank you so much for performing at our end of year party. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and they can’t stop talking about how amazing you were! You kept us so entertained and I must admit my face was hurting from laughing by the end of the night. Thanks again.

 

KIRSTY NEWMAN, ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE

Jem and his team have worked at the Bugatti Owners Club/Prescott Hill Climb’s most prolific events for the past few years. They are consummate professionals, providing incredible quality entertainment. They are always a crowd pleaser with our visitors, and are so versatile they can adapt to any event theme

 

REBECCA LEPPARD, BUGATTI OWNERS CLUB

Thomas….. added a freshness to traditional stand up.

 

MARCUS LANGREITER, MANAGING EDITOR – HEART FM

Thomas Trilby is one of our most popular acts that we’ve booked for every F1 since 2006. He always makes the audience leave with a smile. His amazing and creative costumes will definitely make any event successful.

 

MOHAMED ALANSARI, BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Thomas Trilby as the Greatest Showman Ringmaster
Fire Juggler at festival
Bicycle-themed entertainment for events - penny farthing

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A lovely sold out show at @dunkertonspark this afternoon with @camp4211kids Plans are afoot for more shows during the May half term and summer holidays. Next is Countrytastic at @3countiesshows at Malvern then @eastnor_castle for the Easter weekend. #easter

I am back at @dunkertonspark tomorrow afternoon with @camp4211kids for a family circus show followed by a disco. 1 - 3pm. More information and tickets -

https://www.dunkertonscider.co.uk/products/easter-holidays-circus-disco-with-thomas-trilby-camp-4-2-11-tuesday-26th-march

...@dunkertonscider @dunkertonspark

All set for a day of circus workshops at a residential centre near Uxbridge. #circusworkshops #schools #schoolresidential #schoolworkshops #schoolactivities #education #educationalresources #educational

Alongside the Glastonbury announcement it’s great to see the rather smaller but perfectly formed @chalfest.official line-up that includes the return of @thomastrilby and @stevekaos Looking forward to being at the #partyonthehill in July. #chalfest #summerfestival #gloucestershire #gokwan ...#craigcharles

Tickets on sale today for two circus shows in the Easter holidays - Tuesday 26th of March, at Dunkertons. Both shows sold out at half term. Book your tickets and more information from @camp4211kids

@dunkertonspark @dunkertonscider
#easter #easterholidays #activities #familyactivities... #circus #circusshow #cheltenham #gloucestershire

A productive day planning for the summer. Two schools county summer games competitions booked in. Enquiries from two schools and an education agency. Quoting on an event on the Isle Of Man and putting the finishing touches to three summer festival programmes. Ready for the sunshine now! Picture ...from @minetymusicfestival last July. #Summer #summer2024 #schools #sports #festivals

Spending some time promoting my team building, training and energiser sessions using circus skills to engage, inspire and enjoy. Contact me for more information. #teambuilding

Thank you @camp4211kids for booking me for two sold out shows today @dunkertonspark Great audiences. Thanks to @this_is_tozerivich and Kate for sound and general assistance. Hopefully there will be more similar events in the future. #halfterm #circus #cheltenham #gloucestershire

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