A NEW“death-defying and extreme” circus is descending on Southampton as part of its European tour.

In a “one-of-a-kind performance” that has been five years in the making, Circus Extreme merges modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades.

Acts include the Danguir Troupe, who will be performing high wire stunts, while there will also be a double wheel of death stunt which has never been seen before in the UK.

The show at Mayflower Park will run from April 26 to May 6 on the following dates and times: April 26 at 7.45pm, April 27 at 3pm and 6pm, April 28 at 2pm and 5pm, April 30 at 5pm and 7.45pm, and on May 1 at 5pm 7.45pm. May 2 at 5pm & 7.45pm, May 3 at 5pm and 7.45pm, May 4 at 3pm and 6pm, May 5 at 2pm and 5pm, and May 6 at 12pm and 3pm.