One-off spectacle thrills crowds in London

A one-day performance of a dazzling, action-packed spectacular is underway today at iconic locations around London.

Streb Extreme Action performers will appear at landmarks around the city, taking spectators by surprise with their feats.

The performance – called 'Surprises: Streb' – is designed as a sudden explosion of human energy and art that appears out of the blue.

Choreographed by Streb founder Elizabeth Streb, the performance will show the human body being pushed to its limits through dare-devil feats of extreme athleticism.
 
For information about where to catch the event around the city, members of the public are invited to follow @SurprisesSTREB on Twitter or to check the Facebook page www.facebook.com/STREBSLAM

Surprises: Streb is one of several high-profile events being presented by the Mayor of London and the London 2012 Festival to celebrate the Games.
 
Ruth Mackenzie, Director of the London 2012 Festival, said: 'Elizabeth Streb's Surprises: Streb is a wonderful and inspiring element of the 12-week UK-wide festival celebrating the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad. We're in the middle of a truly amazing series of events.'
 
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 'I am thrilled that we've been able to bring Elizabeth Streb's incredible dancers to the capital. The awe-inspiring jeopardy they will bring to our landmark buildings promises to be one of the most mind-blowing highlights of the year.'