Circus comes to Piccadilly to celebrate Paralympics

The Woman in the Moon performs as entertainers took part in the Piccadilly Circus Circus on the streets around Piccadilly Circus. Credit: PA

Piccadilly Circus in central London changed into a genuine street circus earlier.

Trapeze artists, aerial acrobats, hula hoopers and jugglers arrived on the capital's landmark to mark the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Passers-by enjoyed free shows, including Chinese pole artists, clowns and BMX street dance on what are generally some of London's busiest streets.

Drummer from Transe Express performs as entertainers took part in the Piccadilly Circus Circus. Credit: PA

The Piccadilly Circus Circus, part of the London 2012 Festival, was kept under wraps until the showcase had started, with performers zip-wiring from buildings and actors walking down Regent Street.

The Woman in the Moon performs as more than 240 entertainers in 33 companies took part in the Piccadilly Circus Circus. Credit: PA
An opera singer from Transe Express performs as entertainers took part in the Piccadilly Circus Circus. Credit: PA