We are currently in the process of organising the 2012 event, but until then here's some information about Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival (SISTF).

Established in 2005 SISTF is a family-friendly event, which takes place during the first weekend in September (this year it's Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th). Originally attended by 6,000 people, 2010’s festival attracted 27,000 which rose to 30,000 in 2011.

Held on four stage or circle areas in and around the town centre, where each circle hosts six shows per day, performers are carefully selected from a worldwide roster by artistic director Bill Ferguson.  

The festival’s excellent reputation throughout the street performing community makes the decision process increasingly difficult for Bill as year on year he is over-subscribed with requests from quality acts wanting to appear.

The cards opposite show the performers from 2011. A FREE festival programme was available and handed out to 13,000 people attending the event.

We would also like to thank our sponsors and advertisers without whom 2011's festival would not have taken place. In particular: Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council, Benson Bros, The Darwin, Pride Hill & Riverside Shopping Centres, Jackson Lift Group, Ellesmere College and The Silverton Hotel.

'The capacity audience loved every minute of it, and so they should have - this is high class entertainment' - The Independent