E:12:00pm Wednesday 23rd May 2007 Be a clown with Zippo's Circus

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Under 14's only comp to be a clown!

Guess you need to live in the area but it may be of use to some of you.

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="10" width="10"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Laid back: Henry, one of the clowns at Zippo's Circus.</td></tr></tbody></table>The band strikes up - the crowd cheer - the lights glow on the white sawdust of the circus ring - the spotlights highlight a gaggle of red-nosed clowns as they tumble into the arena to gales of laughter from the audience.
And now, for one performance only, you could be one of those real circus clowns when the circus comes to Mitcham from May 24 to 29.
All you have to do to stand a chance of winning this great prize is enter our competition. The winner's family will watch as he or she takes part in the performance with Zippo's own troupe of hilarious circus buffoons.
It's a unique prize, only available from Zippo's Circus and the Surrey Comet. The competition is open to children from five to 14 years old.
What’s the proper name for the Circus’s huge tent?
Competition prize:
you could be one of those real circus clowns when the circus comes to Mitcham from May 24 to 29. Prize includes: An appearance in clown make-up (provided by the Circus) in the Circus Ring at Zippo’s during a performance. Coaching from members of Zippo’s professional clown group. The gift of a clown’s red nose. Five VIP seats for Zippo’s Circus. Candy floss and popcorn for all five guests. Competition rules:
Terms & conditions: The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. The competition is not open to employees of the Surrey Comet series or their families. Tickets are non transferable and there is no cash alternative. Zippo’s Circus will arrange prizes and seats subject to availability.

Sarer:) Answer. Big Top? That's what they were called in my youth!