For a start, there aren’t any animals doing tricks or jumping through hoops of fire.

Instead there is an action packed show, described as thrilling and spellbinding, that offers all the elements of new generation circus performance, and, extreme sports.

The two-hour high-energy performance is coming to Maitland Showground next week and features Phoenix Globe riders in the Globe of death, Cassandra – lady of illusion, Jack Field BMX at its best, Chelle and her elegant swing pole, Jack Field and his flair action sports, the death defying wheel of steel, Lara on the lyra, and Charley with Russian silks.

There will be performances on Wednesday, June 27, Thursday, June 28, and Friday, June 29 at 7.30pm,.

There will also be performances at 11am, 3pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, June 30. 

Adult tickets range from $35 to $45, kids tickets (3-13) are from $20 to $35.

Children aged two and under are free, and students and pensioner tickets are between $30 and $40.

A family pass is $100.

Details: circusphoenix.com.au