Sweden’s Oldest & Only Circus Family

Cirkus Brazil Jack: Once a Year to Gothenburg …

Circus Brazil Jack is the oldest Swedish circus family in the world. It has been visiting Gothenburg for over 200 years. It is also the only oldest circus family that exists in the world today.

Since 1899 the artists from the circus company have been visiting Gothenburg. And, it is the only circus company left in Sweden.

Trolle Rhodin epitomises circus culture in the country. He is a 12^th generation artist performing in their forefathers’ circus company. His grandfather has named the company as Cirkus Brazil Jack. Brazil Jack is his grandfather’s performing name or the artist name.

PODCAST: Trolle Rhodin says …

Are there people going to circus in 21^st century’s smartphone and social media-dictated livelihoods for entertainment and engagement?

Gothenburgers give their patronage to circus. They are usually families, couples, grandparents with grandkids, families with children.

Will there be 13^th generation performer from Circus Brazil coming to Gothenburg?

Circus Brazil Jack is in Gothenburg: It is the world's oldest circus company. Trolle Rhodin is the 12th generation artist performing in the family"s company. The company has 40 performers from 12 countries. Cirkus Brazil Jack är i Göteborg: Det är världens äldsta cirkusföretag. Trolle Rhodin är den 12: e generationen konstnär som utför i familjeföretaget. Företaget har 40 artister från 12 länder. #göteborg #thisisgbg #igersgothenburg #gbg #gbgfoto #göteborgsdirekt #goteborg2021 #thisisgburg #circus #circuscircus #circusinspiration #circusinsweden

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Note: In Swedish language, k is replaced with ‘c’ such as in circus: cirkus!