A new big top circus is coming to Norfolk with space for hundreds of spectators. 

Russells International Circus is returning to the county with a huge variety of performers from across the world. 

The show will be performed in a new big top in Taverham which will have the capacity to seat as many as 600 people. 

Eastern Daily Press: The show will feature clowns, aerial performances and laser displaysThe show will feature clowns, aerial performances and laser displays (Image: Andrew Payne)

Rusty Russell, circus director, said: "We are so excited to perform here in our brand new big top.

"It has been made specifically to our requirements to enable us to house bigger and better acts than ever before."

This year's performances will feature acrobatics by The Tangier Troup from Morocco. 

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Troupe leader Soufiane Terfousse added: "We are very proud to be performing in the UK for the first time and our performance in Norwich.

"We have heard so much about the city and we look forward to exploring."

There will also be knife throwers from the Czech Republic as well as chair balancing and hula hoop performers from Australia. 

The circus will be open from October 18 to October 29 at Fir Covert Road in Taverham, next to Lidl.