A review of Zippos Circus, Blackheath: Easter Family entertainment at its best

Expect the unexpected when entering the extraordinary world of Zippos circus, because it will truly blow you away.
Not for the faint-hearted, this rip-roaring line up of acts culminating with motorbike daredevils circling at full speed in the Globe of Death, the legendary Lucius Troupe will have you at the edge of your seats from the start to the finish.
With stunts that give even 007 a run for his money, the combination of world class acts from around the globe create such an awesome and inclusive vibe – a family favourite being the African troop of acrobats and a contortionist that will have your eyes popping out down to your ankles as he limbers up his limbs!
Horsing around will never be the same again, thanks to the creative Cossack riding from Kazakhstan courtesy of the Khadikov Jigit Riders.
Swirling around the ring on horseback attempting incredible stunts and poses, they do take your breath away, but hold onto your excited little ones hands as they thunder past during the spectacular.
There’s also the traditional circus acts such as the knife throwers, but they don’t just leave it there. Oh no! They step up the scream factor by throwing axes and finally batons on fire!
Classic comedy comes in the form of the audience acting out a movie sketch – taking on roles of superheroes and villains, but alas it all goes wrong, and the ringmaster ends up shooting the lot of them!
For old school comic genius you can rely on the smartest red-coat I know;) by the world’s greatest ringmaster, Norman Barrett, MBE. Ever the gent, he takes down the tempo with his adorable and mischievous Budgerigars who will, let’s say, jump through hoops to keep us entertained.
When your little ones need a well deserved break from the IPad and Sponge Bob on the telly, there’s nothing like some old fashioned live entertainment to show them where the fun is really at.
As Norman summed up at the end of the show: ‘you’re never too old, too young or too cool, to come to the circus.’
I’ll be sure to, er, swing by next time ???????

Zippos Circus will be on tour across the UK from 5th April to the end of October 2017. Tickets for the two hour show start from just £9 for adults (15 years and over) and £7.50 for children. Seats for Preview Shows are available for £7.50.Kids under 2 go free if they don’t occupy a seat.

Advance booking is recommended – book online and check tour dates at www.zippos.co.uk