Ringling Bros circus returns after five years – without animals

Famous circus ended 146-year-run in January 2017 after customer sales declined in wake of criticism over animal acts

The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback - without animal acts - five years after shutting down its three-ring circus, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey announced on Wednesday.

The interactive live show will launch in September next year, celebrating performers from around the world displaying incredible feats that push the limits of human potential", the Florida-based company said in a news release.