Lennon Bros Circus
Lennon's Circus (established circa 1893) is a circus that tours in Australia. Its touring schedule covers Australia from the remotest towns to the largest cities. Touring for 11 months, before completing their season in late November.
History
[edit]Lennon's Circus was started by Mary Lennon in 1893.[1] The Lennon family are the only circus family in Australia who make their own circus big tops and marquees. They also made SuperTents for rock concerts such as Homebake and The Big Day Out.
It is one of only three circuses left in Australia with big cats in their programme. The three lions at Lennon's are 4 years of age, 2 females and 1 male from different litters.
Performance
[edit]The Lennon Bros Circus showcases a wide variety of circus arts such as tumblers, flying trapeze, hula hoops, acrobats, double wheel of death, aerialists and clowns. Animals previously included Liberty horses, liberty donkeys, monkeys, camels, llamas, goats, geese, lions and dogs. The circus employs a staff of 35 people, ranging in age from 3 years to 65 years. The circus is moved on 14 trucks, 2 semi trailers and 14 caravans.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lennon, Dollie (20 May 2016). "On her 100th birthday, Lennon Bros circus matriarch Dollie Lennon looks back on a life in the ring". dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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