News and Press
Rave Reviews
“Circus Flora’s 20th Anniversary Season: One of the Top Ten moments for museums, festivals and more in 2006!”
Diane KeaggySt. Louis Post Dispatch, 2006
“Circus Flora spins gypsy magic, with plenty of thrills…you’ll find wonder and joy, amazement and delight.”
Bob WilcoxSt. Louis Post Dispatch, 2005
“…a most pleasant evening of fun, adventure and talent.”
Joe PollackKWMY, NPR – St. Louis, 2005
“So Amusing…Simply Amazing.”
Dan OshinskyNantucket Independent, 2004
“This circus has a sense of atmosphere, of time and place and characters which only the theater can produce, giving Circus Flora a special and unique feel.”
Ernest AlbrectSpectacle Magazine, 2004
“Thrills, chills and fun…a sumptuously-costumed spectacle…and exotic music by a live orchestra all add to the magic this circus is renowned for creating.”
Carol FurtwanglerCharleston Post and Courier, 2003
“Among the highlights of the 2003 Spoleto Festival USA was Circus Flora, a terrifically old-fashioned circus based in St. Louis.”
Hedy Weiss, Theater CriticChicago Sun-Times, 2003
“St. Louis’ own purveyor of afternoons and evenings of magic.”
Robert DuffySt. Louis Post Dispatch, 2003
“Circus Flora gallops back with a thrilling, intimate performance.”
Patrick DerflerSt. Louis Post Dispatch, 2002
“Undiluted fun…full of the circus spirit.”
Clive BarnesNew York Post
“Charming and intimate.”
David Patrick StearnsUSA Today
“Circus Flora is irresistible…with something to delight every age group.”
Harper BarnesSt. Louis Post Dispatch
“…a spectacular, courageous, emotional and thrilling event. Simply put, this Sunday afternoon was one of the best two hours I ever spent.”
Mark VittertSt. Louis Business Journal