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FREMANTLE STREET ARTS FESTIVAL 2017
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The world’s best street theatre

The historic streets of Fremantle burst to life as performers transform the city into a world stage every Easter.

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2019 Program

READY. AIM. FIRE

One of the world’s very rare acrobatic archers, who puts a whole new twist on contortion and deadly aim with her breathtaking Ready.Aim.Fire.

BUG N' BUZZ

What may look like an ordinary café terrace to you, is a playground for Bug n’ Buzz!

COIFFURES BARROQUES

Inspired, artistic, and truly original, Christophe Pavia’s hair transformations have enchanted audiences around the world.

ANATOLE, HEART MENDER

This tender, caring life-sized puppet will use all the tools at his disposal to get you feeling whole once more.

NUPIAL ROPES

Before this acrobatic couple are able to tie the knot, they will find themselves literally tying themselves in knots, clowning, dancing, and tumbling their way down the aisle.

THE ESSENTIAL TOMÁS FORD

South Lake's only resident anarchic international party icon brings out the best bits of eighteen years of high energy shows.

WASAMBA

Watch Freo’s own take over the strip as day turns to night.

RHYTHM

Yosuke Ikeda, brings his one-of-a-kind show to town, complete with juggling, pantomime, magic, and the most unique version of the Beatles classic Hello Goodbye that you will ever see.

THE LIZARDMAN

The legendary Lizardman is here, and it's an appearance that you'll never forget.

TANDEM

Set against the breathtaking natural elements of sand and sea, Natural Wings take to the skies with their beautiful, intricate circus choreography, where they spin, twist, climb, and twirl with humour, grace, and strength.

ACCESS ALL ARTS

Through its Access All Arts program, Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts (DADAA) offers Audio Description for selected Fremantle Street Arts Festival shows.

CHO KAIRIN

Award-winning and death-defying, the ‘King of Chinese Acrobats’ brings a lifetime of acrobatic mastery that will thrill and surprise.

THE SCULPTOR CLOWN

Witness the Sculptor Clown craft a complete story from nothing more than his imagination and a touch of help from the audience.

THE COLLECTOR

With an endless supply of games, tricks, and delightful surprises, the Collector works tirelessly to capture his audience’s love with a clown show that will show you that sometimes the ones who collect are the ones who give the most.

DRAWING CIRCUS

A hilarious combination of dance, circus, and portraiture, these irrepressible brothers let their pens do the talking in an unpredictable collection of visual surprises.

POULETS CRUS

This eccentric pair will delight and annoy simultaneously, so surrender to the laughter!

JAARDU'S THE MAGIC CARPET

You may catch a glimpse of Jaardu on his magical flying carpet, don’t be afraid of the carpet... beware of his mysterious companions!

STRANGER THAN FICTION

The Space Cowboy and The Lizardman put this hypothesis to the test in a string of experiments that push the mind, body and science to the limit.

CRAP MUSIC RAVE PARTY

Perth's own globetrotting best worst DJ Tomás Ford throws down for a huge street party!

SURPRISE EFFECT

A dynamic, stunning display of strength, and humour, Surprise Effect know, with their energetic, tumbling feats, just how to get an audience up on their feet and cheering.

LA DOLCE FLAMINGO

Join the legendary, irrepressible, and seductive La Dolce Flamingo for a musical journey which features show-stopping songs, brilliant physical comedy, and as much audacious, fabulous fun as you’ve seen any diva pack into a suitcase.

CUTTING TEETH

From Fremantle's own Circus WA comes Cutting Teeth, a fun take on the trials of transitioning from childhood to youth to adulthood, all revealed through the beloved craft of the circus.

The Newport Hotel Pop up Bar

The Newport Hotel has partnered with FISAF to bring you a unique line-up of world class musicians to entertain you in their outdoor Pop-Up Bar throughout the festival.

ZAP CIRCUS FIRE SPECTACULAR

After wowing audiences in over 30 countries, Tarrabelle and Rusty are back home in Freo to lead you on a hilariously death-defying adventure through circus and love...

NOTRE DAME WEST END WEEKENDER

Historic High Street comes alive with music, art, fabulous food and a chill out zone including fun activities for the kids as part of the Notre Dame West End Weekender.