In this episode of “Eiles and the Adventures of Life”, Gert Kunze talks to Alexander Schneller, the passionate circus director of the Lower Austrian traveling circus Pikard. Alexander Schneller shares his fascinating story and talks about his childhood as a real circus child, his training as a juggler and unicyclist and the challenges of running a circus.

He talks about the special family tradition, which is already being carried on in the third generation, and how he manages the balancing act between modern circus skills and the traditional values of circus life. His positive attitude to life and love of the circus are unmistakable and make this interview a real highlight.

Find out more about everyday life in the circus, the importance of music and joie de vivre in his shows and what it's like to work as an openly gay circus director in Austria. Alexander Schneller gives us an unvarnished look behind the scenes of circus life - authentic, inspiring and full of passion.