Beijing was proud to host the Olympic Games for the first time in China in 2008 – to mark this auspicious occasion, The Chinese State Circus will be bringing a brand new spectacular to the UK. The new show encompasses world class acrobatics, gymnasts and martial arts from the famous Shaolin Warriors – a show completely unequalled in any production of physical theatre.

This action-packed production will be touring Europe and for the first time outside China. The sensational two-hour show combines the martial arts warriors from the Shaolin Temple and The Tai An Acrobatic Troupe from the foot of Mount Tai – one of China’s sacred mountains and home to some of the countries greatest poets, artists, scholars & warriors for over 2000 years

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For the first time the world’s greatest acrobats join forces with the undisputed masters of martial arts stretching the limits of human achievement in an extraordinary show combining a dazzling spectacle, unbelievable acrobatics plus potential Olympic Gold & Silver medallists of the future in a unique collaboration of the art form created for the Emperor in the “Forbidden City”. Legendary fabled characters from the world-famous Peking Opera will host the all-new production in this the Olympic Year of Beijing.

”The most exhilarating Circus it has ever been my privilege to see”
The Evening Standard

“Fantastic show, loved by Circus lovers but equally loved by people who don't like Circuses, 9 1/2 out of 10 truly sensational”
The Liverpool Echo

Showing: performances from Thurs, May 7 until Tue, May 19
Venue: The Big Top, Preston Park, Brighton
Times: 5pm and 7.45pm - Thu 7th, Fri 8th, Mon 11th to Fri 15th and Mon 18th.
2pm and 5pm - Sat 9th. 3pm and 7.45pm - Sat 16th Sun 10th and Sun 17th.

Prize: we have 13 pairs of weekday tickets to see The Chinese State Circus.

How to enter
Simply answer the following question by Tuesday, May 12 at 11:59AM.

Q: In what year were the Olympic Games in China?

By email: place “CHINESE” in the subject header and leave your answer, name, age, contact number and the name of your school in fill to: competitions@theargus.co.uk.

Terms and conditions: To enter this competition you must be aged between 11 and 18 years old and be available on Tuesday, May 5 between 3-5pm and able to travel to the Musto store in Brighton. Vouchers must be redeemed in store on the day. Products purchased with vouchers are to be redeemed at the full retail price. Winners will be contacted Monday, May 4 by 5:30pm. Standard Newsquest terms and conditions apply. Messages are FREE plus your normal operator text charge. Text lines open 25/03/2009 and close 04/05/2009 at 11:59AM Service Provided by Newsquest Media Group.