 | | The Chinese State Circus in Ipswich |
The touring circus with a "2000 year tradition" features contortionists, hat jugglers, chair balancers, hoop divers, strap hangers and bungee jumpers.
The 'Chinese dancing lions' (no animals are used in the show) were very popular with the audience as were the plate spinners, jar jugglers and stunt bicycle riders!
Judging by the applause, the family audience in the big top in Christchurch Park, seemed impressed with the circus' colourful, traditional acts and routines.
Ashley, 8, thought it was fun. He liked the “dragon part” best because they were “jumping around” but he seemed undecided about whether he would go and see the circus again.
 | | The Chinese State Circus in Ipswich |
Chloe, 10, liked the circus – she was a fan of the "Dragons" (otherwise known as the dancing lions) because they were “colourful”. Ashley and Chloe were accompanied by Alex, 31, and Vickie from Ipswich: “It was alright… it was good.” said Alex. Would he go again? “Definitely, yeah”. Vickie: ”It was brilliant, absolutely brilliant. It was a spectacle! Wasn’t it? It was just really exciting.”
 | | The Chinese State Circus in Ipswich |
A highlight? “The elastic men! What were they called? The bungee jumpers – bungee trapeze!” SEE OUR PHOTO GALLERIES FROM THE OPENING NIGHT.
CLICK THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT>> The Chinese State Circus is holding two performances per day in its heated ‘big top’ from: Tue 19-October to Sun 24-October at Christchurch Park, Westerfield Road, Ipswich.
 | | The Chinese State Circus in Ipswich |
For more information see its website: http://www.chinesestatecircus.com BOX OFFICE Telephone: 07030 190190
After Ipswich, the circus is travelling to Clapham Common, Southside - A205, London, from Tue 26-October to Sun 31-October 2004.
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