About

 Big Kid Circus was founded in 2005 by Biliana and Kiril Kirilov, a wife-and-husband duo. Kiril, a second-generation circus performer, pursued education and excelled academically while his parents performed worldwide. Biliana, the first in her family to join the circus, left home at 13, performing acrobatics across Cuba, the USSR, Italy, and Greece. 

The pair met through their shared passion for circus life and moved to the UK in 1999 as trapeze artists. After working with various circuses, they launched Big Kid Circus in 2005. This marks 2025 the 20th celebratory year since the show’s creation. 

In 2014, Big Kid Entertainment expanded into Southeast Asia with the launch of the Great British Circus. This UK-based venture showcases traditional British circus culture, sharing its artistry with Southeast Asian audiences. 

 The next generation of the Kirilov family—David, Julia, and Nicole—are continuing the legacy by both taking the stage, and the reins of the show. David oversees logistics, managing teams to ensure seamless weekly transitions for tours and providing training across Asia and the UK. Julia, a Leeds Beckett University graduate with a Master’s in Public Relations, is driving innovation by integrating contemporary themes into circus arts, with plans of creating and launching ground-breaking productions in the near future. Nicole, the youngest, dreams of combining dance, acting, and circus into her future career. At only 11 years old, Nicole became the youngest artist in the UK, if not in the world to partake in the Globe of Death as a motorcycling stunt rider. 

With their parents by their side, David, Julia and Nicole have learned the ins and outs of circus performance, production, business and development. This is why Big Kid Circus celebrates 20 years in the hands of the next generation of this circus family. With the experience and support backing these young and inspired siblings, Big Kid Circus is ready to welcome all who want to celebrate a brand new and exciting show for 2025.