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Big Top Academy
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Big Top Academy title screen
Written by
  • Leila Basen
  • Lisa Hunter
Directed by
  • Guillaume Lonergan
  • Francois Gingras
Starring
  • Drew Davis
  • Cameron Andres
  • Ava Ro
  • Liam Patenaude
  • Madison Brydges
  • Ellowyn Stanton
  • Riley O'Donnell
  • Samson Boldizar
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
Cinematography
  • Jean-Sébastien Desrosiers
  • Jean-Philippe Parizeau
  • Jonathan Decostes
  • Michel St-Martin
Editor(s)
  • Sylvain Laliberté
  • Martin Chenier
Production company(s) Apartment 11 Productions
Release
Original network TVO Kids
Original release 2018-02-16 (2018-02-16)

Big Top Academy is a fun musical TV show for kids. It was shown on TVO Kids in 2018 and 2019. The show features many young actors like Drew Davis, Cameron Andres, Ava Ro, and Carson MacCormac.

There are 52 episodes in total. They first aired on TVO Kids starting June 10, 2018. You could also watch it on Pop in the UK. All episodes are available to stream on Hulu.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a special version called Big Top Academy: School's Out Edition was made. The cast filmed it from their homes. This new series had 26 episodes and aired in 2020.

What is Big Top Academy About?

Discovering Circus Secrets

The show takes place at a special boarding school for circus arts. Here, a group of amazing young acrobats learn to become professional circus artists. They perform cool stunts, tricks, and shows.

But the school is full of exciting mysteries! The students find secret rooms, old books, special amulets, and even spies. They have to solve these puzzles while training to be circus stars.

Who are the Characters?

Meet the Talented Cast

The show features a great group of young actors and their characters:

  • Drew Davis as Nicholas
  • Cameron Andres as Maxwell
  • Ava Ro as Ella
  • Liam Patenaude as Chase
  • Madison Brydges as April
  • Ellowyn Stanton as Phoenix
  • Riley O'Donnell as Celeste
  • Samson Boldizar as Axel
  • Marc Trottier as Sir Rayne
  • Krin Haglund as Ms. Martel
  • Michael Barbuto as Nicky Zolta
    • Carson MacCormac as young Nicky Zolta
  • Michelle Argyris as Miss G.
  • Ana Elizaga Tecuapetla as Rosa

When Did the Show Air?

Original Release Dates

TVO Kids first showed Big Top Academy on June 10, 2018. All 52 episodes aired through 2018 and into 2019.

International Airing

In 2019, Pop, a TV channel in the UK, started showing the series. This meant kids in the United Kingdom could also watch it. You can also stream all episodes on Hulu.

Filming During the Pandemic

In 2020, the company that makes the show, Apartment 11 Productions, created a new version. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this new series was filmed from the actors' homes. It aired on Pop Player and TVO Kids.

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