An American circus is rolling into the region.
Attractions at Uncle Sam's American Circus include Woody and Bullseye from Toy Story, The Ghost Busters, giant clowns as well as trapeze artists and a man who juggles with knives and batons.
Artists in the circus do not use safety nets or safety harnesses and there are no animal acts.
Uncle Sam's has the largest fleet of classical American transport outside the US.
The circus will be pitching it's big top in Shildon Road, Bishop Auckland, from Monday to Wednesday, and in Yarm Road, Darlington from Thursday to Sunday. The booking office is open daily on site from 9.30am to 8pm.
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