The producer of their current show “Days End” Juliet Scrine - and parent of one of the performers - has spoken to the Mercury of how the iconic group still needs community support, especially as ticket sales have not been as high as expected.

The youth performance troupe of seven to 15 year olds has been rehearsing for months, while the company has been working behind the scenes for about a year to get it up and running.

Mrs Scrine said the future was looking ok, but the circus still needed more help to keep on top of ongoing costs.

“We thought [the production] was a really good opportunity for the kids to get the show on the road and raise some money,” she said.

It was decided to put on the show at the circus’ base in Fairy Meadow to save on overheads, while many have lent their skills and equipment to ensure it possible.

“It’s been a big task pulling the production together on the smell of an oily rag, said Mrs Scrine

She said the group had touched so many people's lives and helped contribute to a young person's well being, their fitness and taught them about teamwork.

She explained a ex-performer credited Monoxide for “saving his life” at a recent circus festival in Mullumbimby, after being thrown at of home at the age of 13.

“Through circus he developed skills, he developed his confidence, and now he’s touring the world doing big top tours,” he said.

A lot of past performers with the group have gone on to explore the world in their circus craft - including Corey Picket who is a regular at Covent Garden and Shona Conaher who was part of the pre-entertainment at Scotland’s Commonwealth Games.

Show director Tim Fox came down from Sydney to assist, and said since working with Circus Monoxide it was obvious how much of an asset to the community it was.

“Being in a day and age where the kids are more wrapped up in their iPads and iPhones it’s just a breath of fresh air,” he said. “The kids involved in the show are just amazing in themselves, they’re so talented and beautiful souls.”

Matinees run Friday and Saturday.  For bookings call 4283 3000.