WHY not run off to the circus this summer holiday?

But not just any old circus – this is the renowned Gifford’s Circus, which brings its magical ‘Moon Songs’ tour to the village green in Frampton on Severn next month, accompanied by ‘Circus Sauce’, the exquisite gastronomic experience that goes wherever the circus wagons travel.

This year Giffords Circus invites audiences to enter the world of the Victorian Luna Park, a fairground run by larger than life illusionist and man of magic and mystery, Odoroff, and his Little Man assistant, David.

Famous jugglers, Bibi and Bichu, bring their cousins from Ethiopia and magician Odoroff tries and fails to command this giant troupe of dancing gymnasts.

Clown Tweedy is shot from a cannon and then turns himself into the man in the moon, the bear gallops past on a pony, the carousel horses come to life, the weather in the tent turns wintry, the jugglers are suddenly upside down, the little man laughs and chaos reigns in this topsy turvy lunatic world.

The Circus Sauce kitchen is housed in two magnificent showman’s wagons with an adjoining canvas awning restaurant.

Each evening, circus goers enjoy a three-course al-fresco feast of hearty, nostalgic classics in the post big top buzz, occasionally rubbing shoulders with stars of the show.

Spontaneity runs deep to the core of Giffords Circus, and this is reflected in the food on offer and the type of entertainment diners may enjoy during their meal. Menus vary depending on seasonal availability of produce, the location of the circus and the weather. Circus Sauce embraces using suppliers who reside in the towns and villages that the circus visits, supporting all local smallholdings, loyalty boxes, farms, fishmongers, butchers and greengrocers along the way.

Started by Nell and Toti Gifford in 2003, Circus Sauce is the UK’s only travelling restaurant and has grown organically ever since. Catering from their own wagon for all the acts and visitors, visitors are able to bring their own alcoholic drinks.

For a full list of tour dates, locations and to book tickets, visit the Giffords Circus website at www.giffordscircus.com or call the Box Office on 0845 459 7469.