Big-top brilliance

Pavel Voladas shows off his aerial skills

THE circus rolled into town on Friday night with trapeze artists, magicians, clowns and acrobats producing a show that kept the crowd entertained in great style.

The Netherlands National Circus, complete with big top, will have its home at the People’s Park until 21 June. A programme designed to entertain children and adults alike captivated a nearly capacity audience on its first night, which was held in aid of Jersey Hospice.

One act that stood out were the Flying Bull Dancers. They were a firm favourite, with their death-defying act which included triple somersaults, swings, jumps and dives that left the audience gasping and cheering in equal measure.

The American quintet, including Anton Von Ostendorf, who performs the triple somersault, came into the ring after the interval and proved that they were worth waiting for with a series of impressive swings and jumps in mid-air.

Minnie and Mickey Mouse also put in an appearance, which the youngsters in the audience loved. It showed how the circus remains a traditional form of entertainment that showcases talent including the Gymnastics Fantastic Troupe, who opened the show with their balancing act, with at least three of them balancing on each other’s shoulders.