Bracknell

Bracknell’s street entertainment extravaganza, Streetlife, is back for the summer. Every Saturday from 12 noon to 3.30pm, the town centre will be buzzing with activity as more than 30 performers and musicians from around the world arrive to entertain shoppers with their unique, unusual, sometimes bizarre but always lively, brand of open-air entertainment.

The six week Bracknell festival of carnival-style street theatre includes mind-boggling stunts, daring balancing acts, amazing acrobatics, auditory illusions and visual comedy plus lots of uplifting music and dance. Not only will the whole family be enthralled, but quite possibly dancing in the streets too.

Helen Barnett from the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership comments, “This is the fifth year that we’ve held Streetlife because we have such positive feedback from shoppers who say it brings a carnival atmosphere to the town. And with so many wonderful and unique acts booked, there’s much more for the family to discover in Bracknell this summer. Come and enjoy the sunshine at the open-air cafes in next to the fountains in Charles Square – or cool down over an iced coffee in the air-conditioned comfort of Princess Square. Be amazed, be delighted and be part of it - it’s Bracknell’s own mini Mardi-Gras!”

The Streetlife Festival kicks off on Friday 21 July with:

* Whalley Range All Stars: Compost Mentis - a giant compost heap and a troubled gardener whose relationship slowly begins to break down as the compost heap takes on a life of its own.
* Artizani: Farmer Giles - words of rural wisdom from this sage of the farming community
* Bracknell Youth Dance Forum - Bracknell’s best young dancers strut their stuff
* Motionhouse: Chaser - a tale of predatory passion in a mobile bar – a love triangle with a difference

On Friday lunchtimes from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, different musical ensembles will be providing the entertainment through out the town centre and encouraging shoppers to get lively in the streets. From reggae to jazz, gypsy guitar to Irish folk – there’s lots of different genres to discover. And every Friday afternoon from 21 July to 25 August, there will be fun, and FREE face painting for the children to complete the carnival feel.

Streetlife is provided by the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership and produced by Simon Chatterton and the South Hill Park Arts Centre.

Streetlife in Bracknell runs every Friday and Saturday from 21 July to 26 August and will be located through out the town centre. A full list of acts is available – for more information, visit the town centre information desk situated in Princess Square or log onto www.changebracknell.com.

Bracknell Streetlife