Our Story · Since c. 1890
More than a century on the road. The longest-running circus family in Ireland, and the next chapter Robert is writing under his own big top.
c. 1890
The Fossett family takes to the road with a travelling show, the start of a tradition that would run for more than a century. [Founding details to confirm]
1900s
Wagons, canvas and a family that performed, built and travelled together. [Add story]
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The circus arriving in town becomes part of Irish summers, generation after generation. [Add story]
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Robert learns every part of the craft: performing, rigging, lighting and running the show.
Today
A modern, animal-free circus built around world-class performers, and a production company trusted by the RDS, Emerald Park, Bloom and the National Ploughing Championships.
"[A line from Robert about growing up in the ring and why the lights going down still matters.]"
Robert Fossett's Circus & Events is independently run by Robert Fossett and is a separate company from Fossett's Circus.