Alex Rendon, a Colombia‑born, Australia‑raised artist, founded Osadia, turning on‑stage hairdressing into a touring, award‑winning street theatre company that began professional work in 1997.

Osadia’s concept invites participants to be transformed and photographed, turning volunteers into “stars for a day” and highlighting the social and performative aspects of the spectacle.

The lineup blends Australian and international acts—from the UK, France, China, Japan, Spain, USA and Chile—with major Australian premieres and returning favourites across circus, acrobatics, physical theatre, live music, comedy and roving works.

Notable acts include Cate Great (USA), Cho Kairin Super Acrobat Team (China/Japan), Surcouf – Cie Sacekripa (France), Weightless – Mimbre (UK), Fliptease Mermaids (Australia), and Ningaloo Records Night Show (Australia), among others.

The festival features a diverse lineup such as A Circus Picnic, BAM WOW Amazing Show!, Boom! Bap! Pow!, Karcocha ( Chile ), OSADÍA (Spain), The Bambuseae Rhythm Section, and Weightless – Mimbre, with many performances across multiple venues.

Osadia, led by Alex Rendon, is highlighted for hair sculpture transformations that create transformative, photo‑worthy experiences during the festival.

Fremantle International Street Arts Festival (FISAF) unveils a free, four‑day program over the Easter weekend, from Friday to Monday, featuring street theatre, circus, music and spectacle across Fremantle’s streets, parks and waterfront.

The City of Fremantle presents the festival, supported by Tourism WA’s Metro Events Program, with the full program and details available online.

FISAF continues Fremantle’s tradition of accessible, boundary‑pushing street performances and encourages audiences to plan in advance by checking the online program.

Creative Producer Brendan Coleman emphasizes using public space to celebrate creativity, with performances designed to surprise and foster shared experiences as audiences move through Fremantle.

Festival aims include expanding First Nations representation and storytelling within street arts, using pyrotechnics to enhance narratives and broadening Fremantle’s diverse artist ecosystem.

Now in its 26th year, FISAF will activate Cappuccino Strip, Esplanade Park, Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle Prison and surrounding laneways as multiple pitches and pop‑up locations across midday to after dark.