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IN PICTURES: Behind the scenes at Circus Galassia

Circus Galassia is currently performing in Johannesburg. The traditional circus focused only on human entertainment, with performers assembled from all over the world, including acrobats and jugglers to clowns and daredevils, has been playing to full crowds.

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg

Photographer Kim Ludbrook went behind the scenes at the circus.

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Acrobats Ismail Athman (top) and Kbrashidi (bottom) prepare backstage prior to a performance of the Circus Galassia in Johannesburg. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Members of the public queue to buy tickets. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Circus performer Clerece van der Westhuizen waits backstage before her arial show. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Arial artists perform at the Circus Galassia. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — The ‘Jester’ Mohamed Aqueel Ambraram (21) applies his make-up while backstage. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Spectators eat their popcorn as they watch a performance of the Circus Galassia. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — The ‘Jester’ Mohamed Aqueel Ambraram (21) changes into his next outfit while backstage. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Acrobat Ismail Athman prepares backstage. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — Circus performers wait backstage. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Circus Galassia performs in Johannesburg — The circus clown cracks a whip to control a “camel” performed by two humans in constume. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

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