Since the beginning, the core of CentreFest has been the street performers. We have scoured the world, the country and the region to find magicians, acrobats, comedians and the un-definable to dazzle you with showmanship, comedy and physical ability. Our main performances occur in designated ‘circles’ on the festival site. This year – for the first time – they will be scheduled performances.

2010 Main Pitch Performers

Alex Elixir- Victoria, BC

Juggler, Musician, Acrobat, funny-man, Alex is an award winning one man tour-de-force that has rocked audiences internationally in over a dozen countries, from Singapore and Australia to Europe and the Middle East. His clientele have ranged from company ceos and former heads of state including Bill Clinton and Jean Chretien. Alex finds renewed passion in his work by constantly creating new performance material."

Basketball Jones - New Zealand

Basketball Jones, aka Sean Kaata Dwen, started dribbling at a very young age. He played basketball at junior school, high school, university and circus school.He is the captain of the New Zealand unicycle basketball team. He also juggles five regulation size basketballs and has travelled around the globe several times performing his one man comedy basketball juggling show.

Gustavo the Impossiblist - Calgary, AB

Gustavo attempts feats of unrealized stupidity for your pleasure and amazement. From the little known Casey Cartwheel to the infamous "Flaming Stilt Escape of Very Real Danger", Gustavo is sure to fail at every outrageous stunt he puts before the audience's unbelieving eyes. A skilled clown and expert at turning the unexpected into hilarity, Gustavo will bring the house down.

Herbie Treehead - UK

“This very talented, strange little man has done a lot of unusual things for twenty years, starting on the streets of London’s Covent Garden as a comedy, magic and visual theatre street show to performances in Australia, Ethiopia, America, Europe and Japan. Herbie mixes his clowning style with lots of audience interaction, creating large scale, enormous theatre out of a suitcase; from sword fights to horse races and even a bit of jurrassic park with music, mime and shouting.”

Ron Pearson - Edmonton, AB

Ron Pearson has been wowing audiences across the continent for over thirty years, with an award-winning combination of deft sleight-of-hand, old-timey side-show illusions and razor sharp, rapid-fire wit. The audience is always a huge part of Ron’s shows – resulting in side-splitting antics that leave kids of all ages screaming for more!

Street Circus - Winnipeg, MB

"Energy. Circus. Comedy. The circus duo of Daniel Craig and Kimberly Olson-Wheeler provide all three in an astoundingly complete circus spectacle! Bringing all the great things about the circus into one show, the duo performs stunning acrobatics, mind-bending contortion, comical clowning and of course copious amounts of comedy into this daredevil stunt show!"

Roving Artists

Roving artists at CentreFest are the special performers who do not participate in the performances on the main pitch. Instead they move about the site, performing for our visitors. We have a very exciting line up of roving performers this year.

Spandy Andy - Red Deer, AB

Spandy Andy loves to entertain by making people laugh, smile or even give a bizarre stare. Born and raised in Red Deer, Andy has thousands of fans who eagerly anticipate the weird and wacky dance moves that he brings to the streets and beaches of Vancouver. With a mission to spread joy to everyone he meets, Spandy Andy will bring a definitely bring smile to your face and add a spring to your step.

Kyle Key the Magician - Lacombe, AB

Kyle Key The Magician IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Side effects may include excessive laughter, Porphyrophobiamentalisim, confusion, paranoia, problems sleeping, momentary turrets, and in rare cases, temporary psychosis. Performing magic since the tender age of 5, Kyle Key has traveled Western Canada with his award winning talent. Including comedy, originality and LOTS of audience involvement, his show has been featured at banquets, weddings, festivals, trade shows and more.

Little Smarty - The Giggle Gang - Didsbury, AB

Little Smarty is aptly named because she knows everything about everything! She thinks she is so smart but is prone to making a few mistakes here and there! Little Smarty is a bit tomboyish with a flair for being joyful, creative, goofy, energetic, and at times quite bouncy. Her favorite color is pink, she likes to tease, has a hint of a lisp and likes to hide a surprise or two in her smiley face bag! She believes there is nothing better in the world than the smile and laughter of the young and young at heart and always reaches for the stars.

Against the Wall Theatre - Red Deer, AB

Against the Wall Theatre is pleased to be a part of CentreFest. The company was founded and formed in October of 2008 by Jenna Goldade and Amy Erlandson. Against the Wall focuses on the growth and enhancement of new and original works of and for emerging artists of multi-arts. Creating diverse theatrical experiences from comedic (sketch, improv) to the exploration of controversial theatre. Against the Wall will be entering their third season of Bull Skit! A Night of Comedy this year and is adding two new and exciting pieces of theatre. Find out more about Against the Wall Theatre on August 28th at the Scott Block or by visiting their website. www.againstthewalltheatre.com

The Bard On Bower - Red Deer, AB

Located on the picturesque shores of Bower Ponds, Prime Stock Theatre is delighted to bring their own rendition of William Shakespeare to downtown Red Deer! With period costumes, swords and accents, these folks are sure to stand out as they roam the streets of CentreFest. Bard on Bower will be performing sword fights, comedy routines and perhaps a scene or two from their summer productions “Comedy of Errors” and “Much Ado About Nothing”.

Schuyler Snowdon - Edmonton, AB

Schuyler Snowdon is a boy who ate all his vegetables. He was too young to remember when he was born but it seems he's just been growing and growing ever since. He was home grown all over Canada and can be seen tottering around the trees and street lights from Calgary to Edmonton to Fort McMurray. If you look up high enough you're sure to spot one of his many run away personalities floating around CentreFest.

Throughout the festival, we also have buskers, roving entertainers and emerging artists. If your special talent can enhance CentreFest, send us a note at info@centrefest.ca or fax to 403.340.8699.