Q1. What is it like being a circus performer and what do you do in the circus?

A.  It’s heaps of fun. I play the role of a little boy called  Abussywho wants to go to the circus but he’s parents don’t have enough money to take him and  he has a dream and it all just comes to life.

Q2. How does the daily routine work for you. Is it lots of work or sometimes complicated?

A.  Yes it’s hard work and sometimes complicated.

Q3. Do you think you are missing out on anything from your childhood compared to other ordinary children?

A. Not not really.  There’s alot more things to do.

Q4. How long have you been performing in the circus for?

A.  I did my first act when I was 18 months old.

Q5. Does anyone if your family perform in the circus as well?

A.  Yes my whole family does.

Q6. Where abouts do you travel with the circus?

A.  All around Australia.

Q7. Do you make lots of friends being in the circus?

A. Yes. I have heaps.

Q8. What’s your favourite thing about being in the circus?

A. Everything because I get to travel around and see new  place.

Q9. What’s your favourite part of the day?

A.  After school and after practice when I get to lay down in my bed and relax.

Q10.How do you do your school work?

A.  We are part of Distance Education and we have a school teacher that travels around with us.

Q11. How long are you at the one place?

A.It depends where we are at. If it’s a small place a week. But if it’s a big place a couple of weeks. 

Interview By Nick and Grace Shugg