the circus is in town. The big top of Zippo's Circus, with arrived in the city at the weekend at the start of a Scottish tour.

The circus will take over Queen's Park, on the South Side, until Sunday.

And then the performers will move to Victoria Park for another week.

Audiences will be in the capable hands of veteran ringmaster Norman Barrett.

Norman, 76, started performing in the ring more than 60 years ago, aged 12, in his dad's circus

On the bill this year, is glamourous ring mistress Yasmine Smart, who is appearing with her performing horses and ponies.

The show will also include Zippo's new clown duo, Roman Stefanyuk and Emile Delbosq, above.

Audiences are sure to be amazed by high-wire artistes, including Jackie Armstrong, who defies gravity by hanging from a trapeze bar.

Zippos is at Queens Park Recreation Ground until Sunday.

From Tuesday June 26 until Sunday July 1, the circus will be at Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive North.

For tickets call 0871 210 2100 or visit www.zipposcircus.co.uk