A circus in Paris Jenny's 15th birthday The performance is in full
swing We see George, Rose, Alex, and Jenny and at the same time they
show that they are thenselves watching
We are greeted by a whirlwind of activity: clowns, jugglers, tumblers
perform under the streamers and gaudy lights Various of the circus
performers, led by a chanteuse in exaggerated make-up and costume,
strike up a some as accompaniment -- part hymn in praise of daring, part
invitation for a volunteer from the audience
At certain points the chanteuse has the circus audience joining in with
the song)
CHORUS:
Take the journey of a lifetime!
It's only just a drum-roll away!
On the journey of a lifetime
Every day's a high-wire day!
CHANTEUSE:
If you've got what it takes,
The stars and streamers are yours!
Take a risk in the ring
And feel the thrill of applause!
(Drum-roll A knife-thrower appears and with his assistant enters the
ring Applause)
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
There's a prize
To be won
Take a risk,
Take a ride,
Right this way,
Have a go,
Try your luck --
And step inside!
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
(A volunteer is now being sought for the knife-thrower's act Attention
focuses on Jenny and Alex, seated side by side She asks him to step
forward, and when eventually he does, it is much to the annoyance of
George Alex is led away by the assistant)
CHORUS:
Take the journey of a lifetime!
It's only just a drum-roll away!
On the journey of a lifetime
Every day's a high-wire day!
CHANTEUSE:
If you've got what it takes,
The stars and streamers are yours!
Take a risk in the ring
And feel the thrill of applause!
(Alex now reappears clad in a sequined circus jacket He takes up his
position and duly braves the hail of knives The trick is greeted with
great approval by all but George, who is evidently becoming increasingly
distressed by Jenny'sobsession for his nephew As the applause fades the
song starts up once again)
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
There's a prize
To be won
Take a risk,
Take a ride,
Right this way,
Have a go,
Try your luck --
And step inside