Bracknell

There are only two weeks left to be amazed and entertained by this summer's Streetlife festival in Bracknell town centre.

If you have not yet caught any of the FREE Bracknell summer entertainment, that is Streetlife, now is the time to do it.

Last Saturday's performances included Bramble FM, which broadcast its slightly absurd radio programme to Bracknell's Saturday Shoppers. The Fuse Performance - I Scream Van whizzed around the town centre leaving people startled and bemused with their comedy driving skills. The Razor Sharp Bananas: Barnaby Bear With Me and lady magician Gracie Spoon captivated the crowd and treated them to a medley of wonderful entertainment.

Streetlife is a live street entertainment festival, put on during the summer by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Bracknell Regeneration Partnership and the South Hill Park Arts Centre. It takes place for the next two Saturdays in Bracknell town centre (until 25th August).

Graham Mountford, Town Centre Development Manager at Bracknell Forest Borough Council, said: "We are committed to making Bracknell a vibrant and fun town centre for all the family to enjoy during the summer. The Streetlife performances have had fantastic reviews from shoppers and I am looking forward to seeing even more wild and wacky entertainers showing off their musical and acrobatic skills in the two over the next two weeks of Streetlife."

Performances start at 12.30pm and run throughout the day until 3.30pm. The acts are located around Charles Square and there are free themed Makendoo (make 'n' do) workshops for children in Princess Square. These are are proving to be a great success and the next theme for children to get involved in is 'Neptune's Kingdom' and on Saturday 25th August it will be 'Up in the Air'.

Next Saturday (18th August) the festival of fun continues with:

*Mimbre - The Bridge: This act combines world-class acrobatics with theatre and dance.

*Bedlam Oz - Slinkie Love: Two giant slinkies put on a surreal and entertaining performance.

*Hot Potato Syncopatros: this is a novelty swing band featuring some very unusual musical instruments.

*Physical Jerks: Watch the breaks, spins and kick ups from one of the country's top teams of street dancers.

For more information about the line up for this year's Streetlife visit www.bracknell.com.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council