SHOPPERS might get more than they bargained for on Friday afternoon as members of the Cirque du Ciel will be taking a break from their hectic schedule at the Lighthouse later this week to show off some amazing circus skills at Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre from 1pm.

Dressed in full costume, 25 Cirque members will be stationed in the area towards Poole Bus Station, wowing members of the public with juggling and diablo skills, as well as some drumming.

The internationally-acclaimed Cirque Du Ciel are visiting the UK for the first time from China and will be performing a two-hour extravaganza at Lighthouse from Thursday to Saturday, in a show combining acrobatics, dance, music, martial arts and other amazing elements.