A CIRCUS fusing modern acts with Big Top traditions is heading for Peel Park.

Circus Montini, from March 17-22, is a “new concept in modern circus”.

A special Mother’s Day performance is on Sunday, March 22 at 12noon.

“Most of today’s circuses restrict tours to cities and major towns, a far cry from the first touring shows which were taken to village greens and recreation grounds of small towns,” said a spokesman. "Circus Montini follows the tracks of great circuses of the past, taking a family show to the people.”

The line-up features award-winning gymnast clown Clown Rico, acrobats and daredevil aerialists.

* Visit circusmontini.eu or call 0844 4155 228.