British circus set to once again take centre stage Big tops, sad clowns and saw dust - the British circus scene has faced hard times in recent decades despite its London roots. But all that is set to change as the National Centre for Circus Arts works to turn the perception of British Circus on its head, rebranding it as a respected, intelligent art form to compete with the likes of France, Canada and Australia. A NATURAL SOUND VERSION OF AN AFPTV REPORT.