Sword swallowers and a diva swinging from her hair – the Circus of Horrors must be coming to the county.

The troupe shot to fame on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent and have since appeared all over the world - they were even the first UK circus to appear in Japan and Russia.

Set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack the Ripper is still at large and it’s the era of the freak show.

A young girl dreams of running away to join the circus – only to see her dream become a nightmare.

If you love killer klowns, sword swallowers and demon drawfs, this is the show for you.

The Circus of Horrors will be at the Hazlitt Theatre in Earl Street, Maidstone on Friday, February 26 and at Margate Winter Gardens on Saturday, February 27.

For tickets to the Maidstone date from £21 call 01622 758611 or visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

For tickets for Margate, from £18, call 01843 292795 or visit www.margatewintergardens.co.uk