Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

THE first circus for ten years to include animals is to be held at the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome over Christmas and new year.

The nine Chitty Chitty Bang Bang dogs will be joining Charlie Chaplin look-a-like Ionut Roncescau in a comedy routine worthy of the master himself.

Jack and Peter Jay's Christmas Spectacular returns for its seventh successful season and is running from tonight until Sunday January 6.

Ionut, who is originally from Romania, said: “I have been performing this act for 10 years. Funnily enough I was in a show here in 1997. It is great to be able to perform with the terrier dogs and they love it!”

The dogs have all been appearing in the recent west end show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The new Norfolk tradition is combining more than 60 acts including the best in international artists, a unique water spectacle with synchronised swimmers, giant fountains and the magic of Christmas with a large children's troupe, hilarious clowns and impressive acrobats.

The bill includes for the first time ever the Bulgarian Globe of Death Bikers, and includes death defying stunts in a huge steel globe.

The Kenya Chiefs, are bringing the mad rhythms and acrobatics of Africa to the show, also making an appearance will be Robert Foxhall, the man who can fly, a hit from this year's circus summer season smash Excape.

From the Ukraine, with supermodel looks and amazing body skills, Anastasia Voladas performs her mind boggling balancing act. The glamorous Estelle Clifton Dancers and the Jan Baines Show Swimmers combine with the 30 Children from the Dance Estelle and Norwich's unique youth gymnastic team Chermond Circus Academy to create a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Aerialists Pasha and Cara perform high in the roof of the Hippodrome above the water spectacle with an amazing soundtrack and artistic virtuosity. Young comedy star Bippo, who has just been starring in the nationwide tour of Zippo's Circus, brings his own kind of clown mayhem into the ring.

Estelle said: “This is especially gratifying for me, because three of my students will be taking part this year.”

Peter Jay said: “Our Christmas seasons have gone from strength to strength and I urge everyone to book early as many of these shows will sell out - especially our fabulous New Years Eve Gala show and Boxing Day. It's a fantastic experience for all the family, full of the magic spirit of Christmas. It's an ideal festive family treat.”

Tickets are on sale now at £15, £14, £12.50 and £10 - OAP's £11 in all seats, Children £9 (add £2 to all seats for the special New Years Eve Gala show.) Call 01493 844172.

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