Expect extreme stunts and classic clown escapades when Circus Extreme return to  Southampton next month. 

Part of its latest world tour,  Europe's largest touring Big Top will be up in Mayflower Park from Friday April 26 to Monday May 6.

Merging modern and contemporary circus styles, producers are promising 'a jam-packed new production featuring show-stopping performances that will have you on the edge of your seat'.

Daily Echo: Jaw-dropping stunts from the performers at Circus Extreme

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Acts include the Ayala Troupe, who will be performing their award-winning high wire act. This Guinness World Record holding act have performed all over the world and most recently showcased in the World famous Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

The Danguir Troupe will be performing their double wheel of death stunt, including the world’s first double summersault which has never been performed in the United Kingdom. This troupe were the stars of the famous Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey in the USA.

Just back from its European tour, the Extreme freestyle motocross team will be bringing jaw-dropping stunts to the Big Top as riders fly through the air displaying cliff-hanger stunts. Resident riders are sure to get the adrenaline pumping as they defy gravity with incredible mid-air backflips.

Stunt riders will also be performing the Globe of Death. This incredible stunt will put the performers under G-force similar to that of a fighter pilot. Watch as they loop vertically and horizontally all while encased in a mesh sphere in one for the petrolheads.

Walking upside down high in the roof of the Big Top is Super Silva Junior. Enjoy a mind-blowing daredevil performance showcasing incredible agility, trapeze and balancing skills.

Daily Echo: Jaw-dropping stunts from the performers at Circus Extreme

Henry the Prince of Clowns, a legendary figure in the circus, will be keeping the audience amused throughout the show.

Laura Miller will be showcasing her internationally-renowned aquatic aerial ring which unites the elements of fire, water and air. 

Watch in awe as the unmissable Aerial Duo Polischuk perform a series of death defying airborne stunts. 

Resident street bike rider Paulinho will be performing his high energy octane display including wheelies, stoppies and burn-outs on his two-wheeled machine.

Also expect all the troupe of dancers and musicians performing their acts, all with unique twists.