The Ring Mistress

opened proceedings.

Puffing out her crimson chest

and with a sweep

of her turquoise tail,

she let out a shrill whistle.

The lion holding back

a small shame of primates

with a chair

was so skilful.

I couldn't believe it

when he put his paw

in the beast's mouth.

They are so well trained.

The troupe

of health and safety inspectors

were very entertaining.

Jumbo sat patiently

on one of them

while another

lectured him

on the avoidance

of hazards.

The circus

is so much more fun

since they were introduced.

The clowns were wonderful.

I think the best part was when

they walked in on hind legs

and had a tea party.

The traditional characters

are timeless aren't they?

The vicar and those

blue haired ladies

farting and jabbering,

are so realistic.

Of course,

the main part was

the trapeze act.

Definitely the best

anty climax ever.

They balanced huge leaves

above their heads

and walked on a wire

at the same time.

Fantastic.

All over.

Come on kids.

Back to the aviary.