A terrifying globe of death, people flying through the sky and hilarious clowns are just some of the spectacles at this year’s Zippo's Circus.

The famous big top is in Beddington Park for six days exhibiting their new show for 2013.

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Nicky de Neuman

Under the title of Carnaval the colourful production features equestrian star Nicky de Neumann, who is originally from Croydon.

Fans of the new movie The Place Beyond The Pines, starring Ryan Gosling as a circus motorbike stunt rider, can catch real life motorbike action of the Globe of Death at the circus.

As well as terrifying stunts there are some funny French clowns Duo Delbosq and the Havana Troupe of flying Cuban acrobats.

Audiences can also look forward to Hercules the Ukranian strong man who will allow a car to drive over him.

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Hercules the Ukranian strong man

The show includes acrobats from the USA, Great Britain and the ringmaster Norman Barrett MBE with Britain's best-trained budgerigars.

Zippo's Circus; Beddington Park; Croydon Road, Wallington; May 23-to 28; ticket prices vary; visit Zippos.co.uk