I can't remember when I last went to the circus, I think they had ponies, but that shows how long ago that was. There are not many circuses around, so grab an opportunity and go and see them before they all disappear in history.
The price for an adult is £7 and the show is about two and a half hours long, which I think is long enough before getting a numb bum. You could get popcorn or a whizzing light toy for a bit extra. You can take pictures but without a flash, you need a very quick camera as it is almost dark, I think my camera just about hit the limit in focusing, camera shake and speed.
The show started with a giant double hamster wheel, and three very talented performers literally climbed all over is as it spins.
They ran inside the wheels, balanced on the wheels as they span, and even did it blindfolded. It was insane and breathtaking to watch!
There was a talented couple who performed a knife-throwing act. This was pretty cool, as I was sure the model would get stabbed at some point, especially when she was put on a spinning wheel!! At one point a knife didn't go in and bounced out, I don't think I could do it.
The next act was a brilliant laser show by the laser man, the ordinance seemed to love it and the tent filled with light, if you are epileptic you might need to miss this one. I saw a hoop coming down from the upper scaffolds and was really excited as knew there was going to be an acrobat. This was breathtaking as she hung on the ring in various poses, using hands, her feet and her body. Amazing strength and choreography.
Juggling followed next, which I am always impressed by, as I can barely juggle. The talented performer managed to use 6 balls and did some impressive handling of a larger ball, using his face and head! The final and really impressive act was tightrope walking. This was both forwards and backwards, on a bike and even using a chair. Definite heart in mouth moments, a few times without a net!
There was a comic/slapstick man who did some simple routines between the performances, the kids like him, he wanted a volunteer from the ordinance, I cowered down in my seat, luckily he got his victim to do a simple routine in romance and showing off on a pretend motorbike. If he had picked me and said would you like to join as the bearded lady, I would have killed him! LOL
I think it's worth seeing if you haven't been in ages, you might still be able to catch it as Millbrook garden centre near Staplehurst. The tent was about half full, it can take about three hundred people.
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