ROLL UP, roll up, the world famous Moscow State Circus is coming to town and Prizetime has up to £2,000 worth of tickets up for grabs.

In an age where so much entertainment is made up of special effects, or is digitally enhanced in some way, the sheer reality of this magical live show will be a breath of fresh air.

Regarded by many as the world's greatest circus, the spectacle draws on an 80-year-old tradition which spared no expenses in cultivating circus as the pre-eminent popular art form.

The skills are incomparable, and presented with that robust elegance and panache that is unmistakeably Russian.

With fabulous feats, amazing acrobatics and wonderful wizardry, the 35-strong cast will be calling in at Lancaster's Ryelands Park for six nights only, as part of a new UK tour.

From Tuesday, June 15, two daily performances in the specially designed big top will showcase the talent of the experienced team.

And as well as a springboard troupe catapulting themselves across the ring on a single stilt, a mesmerising flying trapeze, breathtaking balancing acts and award-winning clowns, you can witness Russia's strongest man, Hercules, being driven over by a car and a death-defying high wire walk on the highest indoor wire in the world.

If you would like to see the unrivalled skills and inimitable Russian style of the world's most famous circus, I have 20 family tickets up for grabs for any one of the 5pm or 8pm shows (excluding Saturday and Sunday performances).

To enter the competition to win this excellent prize simply answer the question in the coupon, fill it in and send it to: Ellie Hargreaves, Moscow State Circus Competition, South Lakes Citizen, 1 Wainwright's Yard, Kendal, LA9 4DP, or email it to ellie.hargreaves@kendal.newsquest.co.uk before 9am next Tuesday.

QUESTION: DURING THE SHOW, A CAR DRIVES OVER WHICH STRONG MAN?

Employees of Newsquest (Kendal) and their families are not eligible to enter. There is no cash alternative to the prize. The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners must agree to participate with any publicity connected with this promotion.