ROLL up, roll up - a Preston duo could soon be performing in front of a sell out crowd at the renowned Blackpool Tower Circus.

Sean Singh and Paul Barber are finalists in a competition for circus performers after impressing the panel of judges with a 15 minute combination of robotic dancing and high speed juggling at auditions last week.

If they win they could perform in front of an 1,800-strong crowd and will also get the chance to train and perform with world class acts in the weeks leading up to the performance in September.

The pair, both 23, who met at the Physical Performing Arts in Lancashire Community Circus School (PPAL), battled it out with another nine finalists from across the country and are on tenterhooks to find out next week if their unique blend of dance and circus tricks pays off.

Sean, of Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, said there were many good acts: "We just gave it everything we had and tried our best.

"If we win I'll go absolutely hyper and run around the house a few times."

The former Ashton High School pupil, who writes music in his spare time, taught himself to dance 10 years ago and took his inspiration from pop superstar Michael Jackson.

Sean and friend Paul, of Waldon Street, Preston, teamed up to create an act with a difference.

Sean said: "We practise all the time and Paul does all different types of juggling and I do different types of dancing. We thought by putting it together it would give us an edge at the auditions. I can juggle a bit now and Paul can dance a bit but hopefully we'll teach each other more."

June Barbarel, a founding member of PPAL, formerly Preston Circus School, entered Sean and Paul for the audition.

She said: "They're really good and have done really well to get through. It's great and I'm really proud of them."

Laci Endresz Senior, circus director, said: "They had a very entertaining act. Their combination of movement created an interesting performance and brought variety to a traditional act and they both looked like they were having a great time."