Circus Flora was established in 1985 as a theater company, specializing in an ensemble, one-ring circus - performed in a big top tent - that would be accessible and affordable for all. This performing arts organization set out to acquaint audiences with the joy and power of the classic, European-style circus. It was named after Flora, an orphaned baby African elephant that was rescued after ivory poachers in Africa killed her mother.

Circus Flora made St. Louis its home in 1987 with the help of Vince Schoemehl, the mayor of St. Louis at that time, and Richard Gaddes, then president of Grand Center, St. Louis’ creative and cultural district. Since then, the Circus Arts Foundation of Missouri (CAFM) has been the parent non-profit organization under which Circus Flora operates.

     Circus Flora presents its 22nd anniversary production “Sherwood Forest”. It is presented under the air-conditioned red and white big-top tent, where no audience member is further than 42 feet from the performance ring.  Over the years, Circus Flora has grown and changed, but the vision of Circus Flora has remained true. Circus Flora is about family, beauty, magic and inspiration. This is a circus with a soul.

     Don't miss Circus Flora this summer, running now through June 22 at Grand Center. For tickets or more information be sure to visit Circus Flora's website by clicking Here.

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