Circus Staff are people who are part of the circus.
Notable Circus Staff[]
The following circus staff have their own separate pages:
The Elephant Keeper[]
The Elephant Keeper is the keeper of the circus elephant.
Biography[]
After the elephant had a mishap with Henry outside the tunnel, the keeper arrived to take the elephant back to the circus.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 4 - Henry and the Elephant (does not speak) and Thomas and the Special Letter (cameo)
Trivia[]
- The elephant keeper's body was repainted white for use as a waiter in the fifth series episode, Bye George!, using the head of the bowler hat inspector.
- The elephant keeper's small-scale figure would be sold on auction on eBay in 2023.
The Ringmaster[]
The Ringmaster is the master of ceremonies that introduces the circus acts to the audience.
Biography[]
When the ringmaster and the Circus visited Sodor, Thomas was tasked with taking them, along with the circus train, to the circus grounds. On the way, Thomas' side rods broke and his driver had to telephone for help. While waiting, the ringmaster practised in the field for the show.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 8 - Thomas and the Circus (does not speak)
Specials[]
- 2008 - Calling All Engines! (cameo)
Music Videos[]
- Series 9 - Party Time
- Calling All Engines! - The Dream Song
The Horse Riders[]
The Horse Riders are a group of women who ride the circus horses.
Biography[]
When the horse riders and the Circus visited Sodor, Thomas was tasked with taking them, along with the circus train, to the circus grounds. On the way, Thomas' side rods broke and his driver had to telephone for help. While waiting, the horse riders practised in the field for the show.
Appearances[]
The Acrobats[]
The Acrobats are two men and a woman who are part of a travelling circus that once visited Sodor.
Biography[]
The acrobats' act is popular with everyone, including the engines. Once, while they were sticking up posters at a station, the acrobats fetched the guard's scarf down from the station roof after Gordon let off steam.