The Banthai Circus

The Banthai Circus is in my town now! Every year, this circus arrives and stays for a week. Then they go to the next town.

There are not many animals in the circus. People told the circus they didn't like seeing animals performing. There is an elephant called Jacob and two old lions, Hattie and Meg. Hattie is older than Meg, and it only has one act.

Most of the performers are humans. There is Leopold and his father, Joseph, who also works in the circus. Leopold performs in the trapeze. He is stronger than Joseph and has bigger arms and legs too! Leopold performs every night for the town's people, who get excited every time they see him spinning in the trapeze.

Another performer is Clara. She has very long hair: it’s about 5 meters long! She also has a son who works in the circus. His name is Abraham. His hair is a lot shorter. He doesn’t want to have long hair. Abraham is shorter than Leopold and takes care of the animals. He is also learning how to be a more prepared juggler.

The highlights of the circus are the clowns: Frosty and Rusty. They wear very colourful clothes and shoes. Frosty’s shoes are longer and shinier. They perform for about fifteen minutes, and they are always more popular than any other act, especially with children. Many people think Frosty and Rusty are siblings, but they are not. They are close friends. Actually, Rusty is older than Frosty, but Frosty is taller and even funnier than Rusty.

Tomorrow will be harder than today as the circus is leaving town and they need pack everything and be ready for their next town.