THE circus is in town at Lowton for one night only.

The Circus is a contemporary dance extravaganza involving 75 young people from high schools around the borough, including Hesketh Fletcher, Bedford, St Mary's, St Thomas More, Abraham Guest, Golborne, Fred Longworth and Lowton.

For the last three days dancers of all abilities have been working against the clock with North-West based Stark Dance Company.

The show will be performed from 6pm tonight -- Thursday, July 18 -- at Lowton Civic Hall. For details contact Jennifer on 01942 254280.