Alakazam is also known as "The Human Knot“…an amazing international street and circus entertainer. He presents a 100% high-energy show that will have you reeling with laughter and twisting in your seat. Audiences the world over have been left breathless by Al's incredibly freaky body contortions, cheeky comedy and ridiculous, sky-high feats of danger. A mix of traditional vaudeville, circus sideshow and twisted comedy, The Human Knot is a self-contained freak-show suitable for the whole family.
Bob is happy to be performing in Kids’ World this year. He was first able to bring together his unique method of storytelling for Concrete Theatre’s Sprouts Festival, and has since been sharing cacophonic creations for young audiences at Edmonton’s Fringe Festival, in schools around the city, and in his backyard with his sons. A very proud Edmonton-based actor/musician, he is a graduate of MacEwan’s Theatre Arts and Music programs, and founding member of Ribbit RePublic where most recently he co-created, and performed in an adaption of several Grimm’s brothers tales called Grimmer than Grimm. Bob is also appearing at the Festival with Edmonton’s official ukulele rock cover band The Be Arthurs.
Cindy Lou Requa has painted thousands of decorations on thousands of children, spreading delight across Western Canada. She has been a “regular” at local events for over 20 years and looks forward to StreetFest – and all the bright and shiny faces it brings - every July.
Dan the Balloon Man has been bringing smiles to young and old for over a decade and is thrilled to be back with Streetfest for the third year in a row. His unique blend of comedy and unparalelled skill at the art of latex manipulation have made him a hotly sought after performer all over Western Canada. Dan boasts "one of the best balloons you have ever seen…or I'll eat a bug!"
Darrin’s “first time” at StreetFest was in 1994, “the summer I dyed my hair blonde,” he notes. He is an award-winning writer, composer and performer whose been playing at StreetFest for over a decade. Looking back, he’s literally brought dozens of delightful characters to the festival. This year, Darrin can again be found at our Late Night Madness presentations, providing a musical soundtrack to the hilarity.
It’s a bird—it’s a plane—it’s an aerialist! StreetFest veterans Lyne Gosselin and Annie Dugan are back - along with newcomer Mackenzie Baert - to take you on a Caribbean holiday. Join them as they journey over the Atlantic Ocean, a place where sharks fly, crabs contort, and mermaids spin. But watch out for the pirates! Firefly Theatre & Circus has captivated audiences nationwide and beyond with their unique fusion of aerial arts and theatre. Under the Sea is their fast-paced spectacular show that is fun for the whole family.
See the flames, smell the fear... wear the pantyhose! That's the motto of the infamous Gustavo the Impossibilist. Gustavo has managed to bewilder crowds at the Christchurch Buskers Festival in New Zealand, stupefy audiences at the Glastonbury Festival in England, and bedazzle young and old alike all across North America. Watch as Gustavo attempts feats of unrealized foolishness for your pleasure and amazement. From the little known 'Casey Cartwheel' to the infamous 'Flaming Stilts Escape of Death,' Gustavo is sure to fail at every outrageous stunt he puts before the audiences' unbelieving eyes! Children and young people split their sides laughing at his outrageous antics and you will too.
In their partnership, Harvey and Idaho have been involved with Kids’ World at StreetFest for the past nine years and are welcoming their tenth with glee. Other credits include the Comedy Festival, Night of Artists, Edmonton Fashion Week, InterFear Arts Festival, and LoveStyles Fashion Fundraisers. Set/costume design credits include Sterling Award winners, Lobster Telephone (Panties Production), Jeremy Fisher (Concrete Theatre) as well as Swallow (Azimuth Theatre). The boys are also busy with interior design projects and the coordination of a number of fabulous fundraisers for local theatre and charities.
Hilby the Skinny German Juggle boy is a comedic circus stunt performer. Originally from Berlin, Hilby eventually realized that Germany was just not going to get any funnier. After a brief career as a social worker, Hilby felt prepared to move into a line of work making people laugh. The New York Times calls Hilby, “Rivetingly Obsurd.” One cannot help but be charmed by his impeccable timing and extreme skills. You will find Hilby atop Unicycles of all shapes and sizes manipulating objects ranging from bowling balls to hedge trimmers.
Brush in hand and inspiration on side, the popular Jacquie Paul returns with her special brand of magical face painting. She has participated at 25 editions of StreetFest over its history. Every face is an original work of art that you won’t want to wash away. As a sculptor and visual artist, Jacquie’s participation is sought after by festivals across the country. Show your true colours and enjoy a visual kaleidoscope you just won’t forget.
Playwright, actor, comedian and juggler, James O’Shea [aka Chairman Jim] lives in fabulous Vancouver. He has traveled the world to exotic places like Egypt, Israel, Ireland and Cyprus showing audiences things they have never seen before—and occasionally, things they never want to see again. He was recently wowing crowds down at Robson Square for the Olympics. But right now, he’s right here. He believes that even though you may not have a life in the circus, you should always have a little circus in your life. Catch his show on Churchill Square or learn the tricks of his trade at the Be Your Own Busker Juggling Workshops.
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