WE HAVE had circuses in Bournemouth and Poole from Moscow, China, Spain and Germany: now we have a visit from Holland. Established in 1948, this wonderful circus is a dynamic mix of breathtaking acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial acts.

This is certainly a lively show with a live band and never a dull moment – from the opening parade to the legendary triple somersault on the flying trapeze by Anton von Ostendorf, leader of the Bull dancers troupe, whose members hail from the USA, Mexico, South Africa and Columbia.

From the Mongolian State Circus come the Gymnastics Fantastics who somersault and fly through the air, ending with a beautiful girl landing on top of a three-man tower.

You have to be very skilled to perform acrobatics upside down on a trapeze but when you add comedy, you have a hilarious act with the Great Geraldo and partner.

Now you see them, now you don’t – Ross Presto’s glamorous young ladies come and go, appear and disappear in a great illusion act.

With the half-term holiday, there is no better treat than a trip to the circus.