FIVE ACTS NOT TO MISS AT THIS YEAR'S STREET ARTS FESTIVAL
‘Amor’ by Compagnie BiLBobaSSo. Photo by JC Chaudy.
Amor | Compagnie BiLBobaSSo
Headlining the festival's growing After Dark program is internationally renowned French company Compagnie Bilbobasso with Amor: a mesmerising, fire-filled spectacle combining Argentinian Tango with large-scale pyrotechnics. Appearing for the first time in WA, two performers at the centre of a whimsical, domestic bullfight tell the tale of a love story gone wrong with dance, fire, and an explosive or two.
Where: Walyalup Koort
When: Thursday 6:30pm, Friday 6:30pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 7pm, Monday 6:30pm.
Haribow. Image provided by the artist.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE | Haribow
The world's most famous Double Dutch Team and Britain’s Got Talent 2024 series finalists, Haribow make their Aussie debut at this year's festival! With a high-energy blend of athletic precision and artistry that captivates and unifies every audience with intricate tricks, flips, and handstands, this group never put a foot out of place.
Where: Friday 2pm at FOMO, Saturday 1pm at Esplanade Park, Saturday 3pm at the Sail & Anchor, Sunday 3pm at The National Hotel, Sunday 5pm and 7:30pm at the Sail & Anchor, Monday 2pm at FOMO, and Monday 3pm at Esplanade Park.
Living Sculptures 'How the birds got their colours'. Photographed by Lexi Spooner.
Living Sculptures | How the birds got their colours
Esplanade Park plays host this year to a spectacular Indigenous-led dreamtime re-imagining fusing traditional First Nations dance, storytelling, and contemporary circus. A collaboration between Arc Circus and Luther Cora and his team from Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers, the show tells a significant dreamtime story via a living, breathing work of art. This one is a must-see.
Where: Esplanade Park
When: Friday 12pm and 4pm, Saturday 2pm and 4pm, Sunday 3pm and 5pm (Audio Description), Monday 2pm and 4pm.
Reuben DotDotDot. Image provided by the artist.
Reuben DotDotDot
Ex-Cirque Du Soleil acrobat Reuben DotDotDot defies gravity and death with his acrobatic stunts and towering balancing acts. With a gymnastics and traditional Chinese circus background, his unique style has been refined over 20 years performing at festivals, circuses, and streets all over the world. This is a street arts professional at the top of his game.
Where: Friday 1pm at FOMO, Saturday 1pm at the Sail & Anchor, Saturday 5pm at the National Hotel, Sunday 2pm at the National Hotel, Sunday 4pm at FOMO, Sunday 7:30pm at the Sail & Anchor, Monday 12pm at Esplanade Park, Monday 2pm at the National Hotel.
Hands Some Feet. Photo by Michael James.
Hands Some Feet
A tightwire dancer and juggler attempt to overcome their differences via a joyfully explosive combination of acrobatics, physical theatre, jump ropes, and live music in this unconventional but sweet love story. With expert comic timing and instruments from all around the world, this real-life couple are true masters of their craft. Now based in Finland, one half of this talented pair, Jeremy Nuuk, started his career at the tender age of 11 right here at Fremantle's CircusWA!
Where: Friday 1pm at Esplanade Park, Saturday 12pm at Esplanade Park, Saturday 4pm at the Sail & Anchor, Sunday 1pm at the Sail & Anchor, Sunday 4pm at Esplanade Park, Sunday 7:30pm at the Sail & Anchor, Monday 1pm at Esplanade Park, Monday 3pm at the Sail & Anchor.
And one hidden gem...
Appeso ad un Filo. Photo by Bo Amstrup.
Appeso ad un Filo | Di Filippo Marionette
An unexpected puppet show that will enchant and entertain, look for Appeso ad un Filo under the trees in Esplanade Park, where award-winning international puppeteer and artisan theatre company Di Filippo Marionette will playfully present some of their most-travelled string puppets.
Where: Friday 12:45pm and 4:45pm at Esplanade Park, Saturday 11:30am, 2:45pm, and 4:45pm at Esplanade Park, Sunday 12pm at Fremantle Prison, Sunday 3:45pm and 4:45pm at Esplanade Park, Monday 11:30am, 2:45pm, and 4:45pm at Esplanade Park.
