1: Who founded Big Kid Circus and when?
Big Kid Circus was founded in 2005 by Biliana and Kiril Kirilov, a wife-and-husband team deeply
rooted in circus tradition. Kiril is a second-generation circus performer, whose family performed
internationally while he also pursued academic studies. Biliana came into circus life early,
leaving home at 13 to perform acrobatics across Cuba, the USSR, Italy, and Greece. In 1999
they moved to the UK and worked with various circuses before launching Big Kid Circus. As of
2025, the company is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having grown from those early days to a
family-driven spectacle that blends tradition, skill, and performance.
2: What makes Big Kid Circus unique compared to other circus shows?
Big Kid Circus is a family-led circus with deep roots in international performance and traditional
circus arts, yet it remains fresh and inventive. What sets it apart is how the Kirilov family
balances heritage with innovation — from Biliana’s global acrobatic experience and Kiril’s
legacy, to the younger generation (David, Julia, Nicole) now taking central roles on stage and
behind the scenes. The show combines daring physical acts with theatrical storytelling, strong
production values, world-class performers, and a commitment to evolving the circus art form.
The mix of family legacy, international artistry, and youthful creativity gives Big Kid Circus its
distinctive edge.
3: How is the next generation involved in Big Kid Circus?
The Kirilov children—David, Julia, and Nicole—are already integral to Big Kid Circus, both in
performance and operations. David handles logistics and tour management, ensuring that
productions travel smoothly across the UK and Asia. Julia, with her background in Public
Relations, brings innovation and thematic ideas to new productions and is preparing upcoming,
ground-breaking shows. Nicole, though young, has made history: at age 11, she became one of
the youngest, if not the youngest, performers to participate in the Globe of Death as a motorbike
stunt rider. Together with their parents, they’re preserving tradition while steering the circus into
its next phase.
4: What is the background of Biliana and Kiril Kirilov?
Biliana and Kiril both have extensive backgrounds in performance and strong circus heritage.
Kiril comes from a circus family, grew up around performance, but also pursued formal
academic studies. Biliana started very young, leaving home at 13 to train and perform in various
countries doing acrobatics. Their paths crossed through their shared passion, and after moving
to the UK in 1999, they gained experience performing with different circuses before founding Big
Kid Circus in 2005. Their story is one of passion, discipline, and dedication to keeping live circus
alive in its most exciting forms.
5: What has Big Kid Circus achieved over the years?
Since its launch in 2005, Big Kid Circus has grown significantly in reputation and scale. It has
developed a loyal audience with high production values, international performers, and diverse
acts. The circus has expanded into Southeast Asia under its related venture, bringing the British
circus tradition overseas. Over its 20th anniversary, the show is celebrating two decades of
combining daring acrobatics, theatrical storytelling, and family entertainment. The dedication to innovation—whether in show design, performance, or production logistics—has meant Big
Kid Circus consistently adapts and evolves while remaining true to its roots.
6: What is the vision for Big Kid Circus’s shows in coming years?
Looking ahead, Big Kid Circus aims to continue blending traditional circus arts with
contemporary themes. There is strong interest in producing shows that push creative
boundaries, integrating modern theatrical elements, design, and storytelling. With Julia’s PR
and thematic focus, and Nicole and David both stepping into leadership roles, the plan is to
launch new and possibly more ambitious productions in the near future. The family’s goal is to
keep bringing audiences fresh, exciting experiences while maintaining the high-quality
performance and daring acts that fans expect.
7: How can I contact Big Kid Circus or get involved?
If you’d like to reach out to Big Kid Circus—whether with questions, media enquiries, or
partnership ideas—you can contact them by phone or email. Their contact number is 077 66 55
22 11. You can also use the email address listed on the About page if you want to send over
questions or propose things like collaboration or performance opportunities. For those
interested in working with or supporting the circus, it’s best to introduce yourself, share your
background or idea, and mention where you saw Big Kid Circus — the family takes great care in
all collaborations, valuing passion, professionalism, and creative vision.
