ZEBRAS, camels and ponies have joined the hens and chickens at a Darwen farm as the circus rolls into town from August 31 to September 4.

Exotic animals will take pride of place next to the regular livestock at Wellybob's Farm as performers from the Circus Mondao keep audiences entertained.

There is a big top and a glitzy backdrop for the fast-moving, family-orientated show.

The show includes gymnastics, gravity-defying daredevilry courtesy of performers on the Wheel of Death.

Moldova’s Vitalie presents crowd-stirring break dancing, hand-balancing and aerial straps routines, while well-known British clown Bippo gets big laughs for his ballet parody drag act.

* Circus Mondao are at Roman Road, Darwen from Wednesday, August 31 until Sunday, September 4. Shows Wed-Fri 5pm and 7.30pm, Sat 2pm and 5pm, Sun 2pm. For more information see website below.