It has been three years since the circus last visited Bathurst and it is back with new owners, new acts and an extreme theme to wow the crowds.

Circus spokeswoman Leanne Linden said the troupe of 30 performers have come from across the globe to entertain.

From the moment the show kicks off, she said it will be action-packed and full of tricks and feats to amuse the whole family.

“We’ll have flair rider trail bikes ride into the big top,” Ms Linden said of the beginning of the show.

The Metal Globe will feature in every performance – at first one flair rider will ride around inside the huge globe, followed by another and another.

“In the end there’s four riders in there, they have to be extremely precise,” Ms Linden said.

Aerial acts will feature with performers using silks and the trapeze to fly around the big top.

“There’s also a high-wire troupe,” Ms Linden said.

“The Russian trampolining group is always popular.”

Ms Linden said the Wheel of Death was always a crowd-pleaser with performers walking sky-high inside and outside the spinning wheel while they perform tricks.

Miniature ponies are the only animals that perform in the circus.

The Great Moscow Circus will hold 12 performances during their stay at the Bathurst Showground, the first is on this Thursday at 7pm.

“It’s very family friendly, and no matter what age every act will leave you on the edge of your seat for a different reason,” Ms Linden said.

Performances will be held during the day and night from Thursday to Sunday this week and Wednesday to Sunday next week.

Tickets are available at the circus ticket booth near the big top or by calling 1300 667 269.

Visit The Great Moscow Circus online at www.thegreatmoscowcircus.com.au for more information and to view performance times.