The Circus of Horrors
| The Circus of Horrors | |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | John Haze, Gerry Cottle |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Information | |
| Ringmaster(s) | Doktor Haze |
| Directors | John Haze, Anastasia Sawicka |
| Other information | No animals |
| Website | circusofhorrors |
The Circus of Horrors was a British-based contemporary circus created by John 'Doktor' Haze and Gerry Cottle. They were first seen performing at the Glastonbury Festival in 1995. Blending horror, black comedy and rock music with circus acts, it uses goth and steampunk imagery, and references Victorian freak shows and burlesque. They were semi-finalists on Britain's Got Talent in 2011.
Following the death of ringmaster and founder Doktor Haze, The Circus of Horrors announced it had closed in September 2024, after a tribute show toured in Haze's honour.