Expect the unexpected with Bromley’s Street Theatre Festival. Magicians, living statues, musicians and many more surprise acts are coming to Bromley town centre next weekend with the Street Theatre Festival. Following last year's successful staging of the event, the festival returns to the High Street on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September. Look out for the extravaganza of performances to capture the imagination. "We have a rich history of theatre and creativity in the borough, with two theatres in Bromley town centre alone. Street Theatre brings a new dimension and presents a fantastic opportunity to head into the town centre, watch the performances and be entertained while you shop. Bromley High Street will play host to the Festival, with new and exciting professional entertainers to captivate visitors to the town centre.
The Demon Barbers, winners of Best Live Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009, will give a performance of their street and folk dance moves on Saturday afternoon. Notes to editors: Street Theatre | Arts-info.co.uk - The Performing Arts Guide. In every area of the performing arts, there are alternative independent spirits, breaking away from the mainstream to produce something unique and exciting. Street Theatre however, doesn’t just take on one area of the mainstream arts, but all of them put together.
This is an art form that dates back to the medieval times, where its earliest form was a Tableau Vivant, or ‘Moving Picture’, often seen at weddings and royal celebrations. Court Jesters, Clowns, and Actors were also known to take their shows out to the public. Street Theatre as it is today is far more diverse, encompassing music, dance, comedy, mime, and acting in a bizarre or awe inspiring fashion. The Edinburgh Festival is world famous for its music, theatre, and comedy, and its street theatre, which forms part of their ‘Fringe’ events. If you have suitable experience, and the imagination to create a spellbinding act, then why not get involved in Street Arts yourself?
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