Ashbourne Festival
18 June - 4 July 2010
© Ashbourne Arts Ltd 2010
Ashbourne Arts is a limited company registered in England No. 4420519 and a Charity No. 1120239
June 2009
Tumblecircus (Ireland/Sweden) present a 40 minute street show
of extreme circus skill, inventive humour and exhausting talent.
This is circus theatre from the dark side of feel good!
Byron Bertram (Canada) presents unique high energy world-class
entertainment. See his comedy, juggling and daring escapes, but
don’t try leaving the crowd before the end of his act!
Great Dave is a juggler with a difference, obsessed with the British
tradition of tea. He performs tricks rarely seen outside of the
Chinese State Circus.
Mr Spin (Australia) performs a beautiful three-ball juggle, diabolo,
Chinese devil-sticking with base bats, one ball manipulation and an
eight ball juggle, mixed with madcap antics and lots of fun.
Pandora Pink (Australia) dressed to dazzle, this rock n’ roll
princess of the bubblegum has developed her own unique style
of box manipulation.
Jones & Barnard (UK) an explosion of great British variety full of
nerve-tingling escapology and awe-inspiring illusion and spectacle.
The 2 Men (UK) Putting on their costumes transforms them into
characters with hilarious results. They like to be as loud and
ridiculous as possible so that they attract attention for their
impromptu walkabouts.
Shirlee Sunflower (Australia) with her super specs and yellow
fluffy shorts. Join Shirlee as she defies death, diving into a bucket
(partially) filled with water. Gasp as she performs her acrobatic
stunts.
Stickleback Plasticus (UK) have performed on many streets
throughout the world and are ready for any situation!
Skate Naked (UK) a massively successful comedy show, winning
first prize at 5 international street festivals. This duo perform
hilarious and dangerous stunts with great skill and comic timing.
Simon Airey (Corner Exotics) All Simon’s animals are captive bred
and extensively handled from birth, they can all be touched or held
under supervision without harm to either the animal or handler.
Bruce Airhead the metamorphosis of a man and a six foot green
balloon - prepare to be amazed!
Come and see this year’s line-up of world-class street performers, stunning graffitti artists and talented local community groups. They’ll be wowing the crowds all around town, but particularly in Dig Street, Victoria Square and Horse & Jockey Yard. Information leaflets available each day at main car parks and the Tourist Information Centre.
Click on the performer names (left) to see a short intro to each.
In the event of severe weather a short variety show will be held at the Green Man Hotel, St John Street at 1.00pm each day.
Ashbourne Streetfest is organised by Ashbourne Arts with Bill Ferguson.