A circus show - featuring aerial acts, juggling, trapeze and knife throwing - is coming to Newham next month.

Zippos Circus will perform its 'Nomads' show in Central Park, East Ham, from April 19 to 24.

Newham Recorder: The circus show takes place over two hoursThe circus show takes place over two hours (Image: Piet-Hein Out)

Headlining the show are the 'Temujin Troupe', guests to the circus from the Mongolian Steppes who perform skipping and aerial acts.

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Newham Recorder: Zippos Circus will include aerial performances and acrobaticsZippos Circus will include aerial performances and acrobatics (Image: Piet-Hein Out)

The show also has acts returning from previous performances - including the motorbike 'Globe of Death' from Brazil.

There will be juggling, knife throwing and whip cracking from the Czech Republic and the aerial skills of UK artist Jackie Louise.

Newham Recorder: The circus will come to East Ham for performances from April 19 to 24The circus will come to East Ham for performances from April 19 to 24

Kenyan 'Timbuktu Tumblers' will share the stage, alongside the 'Wheel of Death' act from Colombia, the vertical pole performance from Moroccan-born Ibrahim, and the 'Swinging Trapeze'.

Newham Recorder: Children under 2 years old can attend the circus free of chargeChildren under 2 years old can attend the circus free of charge (Image: Piet-Hein Out)

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Audiences can expect comedy too as UK comedian Whimmie Walker joins the circus, as well as Brazilian artist Paulo Dos Santos, who fuses acrobatics and comedy.

Newham Recorder: The circus' motorbike act is called 'Globe of Death'The circus' motorbike act is called 'Globe of Death'

The show runs for two hours and costs £9 on the first night and then £13 for those aged 2 to 14 and £17 for adults for every other night.

Children aged under 2 can get in for free provided they sit on a parent or guardian's lap.