John Vernuccio of Italy and his elephants perform during the "History" show at the Arlette Gruss Circus in Bordeaux, France. The Arlette Gruss Circus presented its new show created for its 37 artists who perform some 20 acts under the 2,700 sq m tent as an avant-premiere before starting its national tour. The Circus, which celebrates its 30th year in 2015, comprises 137 people of 14  nationalities, with a caravan of 100 vehicles and some 60 animals. Reuters/Regis Duvignau