THE award winning Robert Brothers Famous Circusis to visit Leigh.

The circus has been touring Great Britain for the past 60 years and will be coming to Lately Common, Glazebury.

For eight years it also presented the Easter Circus and the Circus World Championships for the BBC as well as presenting numerous Circus shows throughout Europe and the Far East.

New for 2004 production features international circus artistes from around the world who have a well established reputation in all aspects of circus performance, including hula hoop sensation Jane Roberts as seen on Blue Peter, Carolyn Roberts with her beautiful equestrian display, award winning clown Fips Brenner. Strength and balance on the high perch the duo Petre, children's favourite cartoon Elephant Jumbo, gypsy Esmeralda, Los Niclos Spanish Musical Clowns. On the aerial trapeze Miss Lidia, high speed juggling act Michael, Spain's premier wire walker the Amazing Nicol. From Africa acrobatic stars the mighty Kenya Warriors.

It is a show that will appeal to family members of all ages and provides a glimpse of the fascinating world of the circus.

Performances start on Tuesday, September 28 until Sunday, October 3. The times of performances are as follows:

Tuesday 28th-7:45pm.

Wednesday 29th - Thursday 30th 5:00pm and performed again at 7:45pm.

Friday 1st-7:45pm.

Saturday 2nd-3:00pm and again at 6:00pm.

Sunday 3rd- 3:00pm only.

For further information about the price of tickets please contact 07941377070.