Chinese State Circus:

The Chinese State Circus runs from December 26th to January 21st in Booterstown Circus site, Dun Laoghaire, two shows daily, Tuesday to Friday 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., 5 p.m and 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m and 5 p.m. It then travels to Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Belfast and Derry. Tickets: adults from £10, children from £8. (0879940994)