Luton lad performs on home soil
There was no doubt an extra flutter of butterflies in Matthew Day's stomach last night, June 16, when the circus performer presented his impressive act on home soil for the first time.
The 27-year-old Luton lad is part of the Russell's International Circus troupe, which has set up its big top in Stockwood Park.
And the former Stopsley High School student is urging the town to support one of its own by going along to see the show.
Matthew, who is an acrobat and trapeze artist, said: "We've just done a European tour and we are going to be appearing in Luton, my home town."I'm quite excited about performing in Luton as long as people come to watch. We've had such a bad year and we've really struggled in England because of the recession."
But he can be assured of two definite supporters – his mum and dad, who have already saved their seats. Roll up! Roll up! Matt brings circus to town
My parents are very excited," said Matthew.
As a talented teen, Matthew excelled in gymnastics at school and has been a circus performer for 10 years. He said: "I did gymnastics at school and then I found a circus school that travels the UK. Since I graduated at 17 I've worked all over the world.
"It's really good because we travel every week and we get to see a lot of places and meet a lot of different people."
But the job is hard work, with no time off during the tour. "It's very interesting but we work seven days a week," said Matthew. "The tour runs from February until November."
Matthew impresses the audience in the show working with an aerial cube, which lifts him into the air. He also spins up to 30 hula hoops across his body and presents a double-act with girlfriend Samantha.
The circus also boasts a human slinky, a hand balancing act, aerial skills, foot juggling, a slackwire performer and an impressive revolving aerial rocket, which flies round the tent with a lady hanging from it at 30mph.
Russells International Circus runs until Sunday, June 20. Tickets can be bought at the box office on site in Stockwood Park.
The 27-year-old Luton lad is part of the Russell's International Circus troupe, which has set up its big top in Stockwood Park.
And the former Stopsley High School student is urging the town to support one of its own by going along to see the show.
Matthew, who is an acrobat and trapeze artist, said: "We've just done a European tour and we are going to be appearing in Luton, my home town."I'm quite excited about performing in Luton as long as people come to watch. We've had such a bad year and we've really struggled in England because of the recession."
But he can be assured of two definite supporters – his mum and dad, who have already saved their seats. Roll up! Roll up! Matt brings circus to town
My parents are very excited," said Matthew.
As a talented teen, Matthew excelled in gymnastics at school and has been a circus performer for 10 years. He said: "I did gymnastics at school and then I found a circus school that travels the UK. Since I graduated at 17 I've worked all over the world.
"It's really good because we travel every week and we get to see a lot of places and meet a lot of different people."
But the job is hard work, with no time off during the tour. "It's very interesting but we work seven days a week," said Matthew. "The tour runs from February until November."
Matthew impresses the audience in the show working with an aerial cube, which lifts him into the air. He also spins up to 30 hula hoops across his body and presents a double-act with girlfriend Samantha.
The circus also boasts a human slinky, a hand balancing act, aerial skills, foot juggling, a slackwire performer and an impressive revolving aerial rocket, which flies round the tent with a lady hanging from it at 30mph.
Russells International Circus runs until Sunday, June 20. Tickets can be bought at the box office on site in Stockwood Park.
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