A circus typically consists of travelling performers that range from clowns, acrobats, animals, musicians, and other stunt artists. The word "circus" also describes the overall show, which is usually a series of choreographed acts, with music and stunts. Not much has changed since the 19th century. The acts still remain the same or similar, and the performances have taken place under the large tents also known as "The Big Top" that are still used today.
The origin of the circus began in Ancient Rome but instead of a tent, the performances took place in a building used for the exhibition of chariot races, staged battles, performances with animals, jugglers and acrobats. Things changed in the late 18th century and the circus was transformed into a different kind of entertainment. The use of large buildings to watch the performances lost its popularity some time after the fall of Rome. This piece of history led to the existence of travelling circuses. Some of the performers and animal trainers started traveling from town to town, performing at fairs.
Things can't always remain the same and the safety of animals must be taken into high consideration. Now gone are the days of the "traditional" circus in Britain.
After rumors, speculation and various organizations working together against travelling circuses, it is confirmed that in two years (a grace period was allowed so businesses can get their affairs in order and find homes for the animals) travelling circuses are no longer allowed to have wild animals in any of their acts.
In the near future (December 2015) wild animals will not be allowed to be apart of traveling circuses in Britain. A new law has been put in place that will ban wild animals from traveling with the circus around the country and then only "domesticated animals" will be allowed on board.
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