The circus animals have all been replaced by a robot dog named Bailey ... could no longer run shows out of their portable big top tents, moving to larger venues and sports stadiums like Madison ...

The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays Feb. 15-March 9 under the big top ... Circus Smirkus camp at age 12. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Johnny Peers’ Muttville ...

and Barnum & Bailey circus show ... front of thousands of people." On top of Damm's balancing act, he also works with a unique member of the cast: a robotic dog named Bailey.

The finale involved straw hats, thrown like Frisbees ... sensible and respectable choice for any circus, though I do miss the Big Apple’s former dog and cat acts). But the second half began ...

There were bright colours, the sound of children full of enthusiasm wondering what was inside the big-top. However ... to be greeted by a loveable circus dog, only too happy to amuse me with ...

Frontman Joe Love walked on stage wearing a lab coat and a ushanka hat, which certainly could ... But at its best, Fat Dog is a circus. It’s about thrills, novelty and big-tent grandeur.