‘NEVER FAILS TO SURPRISE AND DELIGHT’ THE GUARDIAN
23 AUG08 SEP
This year an amazing array of artists invite us to re昀氀ect on making positive change: from Legs On The Wall’s jaw-dropping call to action on climatechangewith THAW;toATC’s BodiesofWater, which invites us to look beyond the headlines to the lives of those seeking refuge here; aswellasDanteorDie’schronicleof stories of change and regeneration in A Ballad of Thamesmead. GDIF 2024 will encourage you to see the world anew.
Change for an outdoor festival like GDIF, also means disrupting the everyday rhythm of life, to create unforgettable moments. From our Opening Night in Woolwich featuring an uplifting fusion of percussion and pyrotechnics, to a breathtaking parkour exploration of the architecture of Greenwich Peninsula, and Patois, a dance celebration of Caribbean culture guaranteed to get you on your feet, as well as a magical pop-up World Kioskin Green Street - you’ll 昀椀nd joy and surprises round every corner.
ALL CHANGE!
Photo: Laurent Marchal
Like other events and festivals we’re also changing in response to di昀케cult 昀椀nancial times. Greenwich Fair is moving to a biennial format, to make sure we can bring this street arts celebration back in the style it deserves next year. Dancing City is also changing, moving to an exciting new destination in Stratford, where it will continue to bring the best of outdoor dance to London audiences.
In spite of the challenges and with huge thanks to our amazing
funders and partners, GDIF is proud to be 昀氀ying the 昀氀ag for free outdoor arts in 2024. Next year will be our 30th year – a landmark for any festival and you our audience are, of course, right at the heart of this. We want you to have the best time and make the most of every moment. If you are able to, please do consider making a donation - in these di昀케cult times, every pound is vital and you’ll be playing your part in helping to keep GDIF free.
bit.ly/gdif-donate
Bradley Hemmings MBE Artistic Director
ALL CHANGE!
HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE
There is an exciting mix of events for you to discover at GDIF 2024. Use this brochure to explore the full programme and plan your visit. Parkworksand DancingCitymaps and schedules on pages 35 - 38 will help you plan your routes and get the most out of these events.
GDIF 2024 events happen in unexpected public spaces that are sometimes di昀케cult to 昀椀nd. Download the what3words app in your app store and use the w3w words on each event page to plan your travel routes.
Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of our programme, so each event page has Access and What To Expect icons as shown below. Flip to page 41 for more information on access at GDIF 2024.
GDIF 2024 EVENTS ARE FREE AND UNTICKETEDJUST SHOW UP!
Almost all the events in this brochure are FREE to attend and do not require a ticket – just show up. When you arrive, GDIF volunteers in pink T-shirts will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you might have.
BodiesofWater(p15) and ABalladof Thamesmead(p27) are the only GDIF 2024 events which require you to book a ticket to attend. Tickets are FREE for Royal Borough of Greenwich and Thamesmead residents, or £5 if you live elsewhere. Book via our website at festival.org/GDIF-2024 or contact us at boxo昀케ce@festival.org.
Photo: Shaun Armstrong
SILENCE!
LES COMMANDOS PERCU
FRANCE (London Premiere)
FRI 23 AUG 8.30PM (50 MINS)
LOCATION:
Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, SE18 4BH w3w.co/sake.ridge.rich (10 min walk)
The earth moves in this seismic fusion of percussion and pyrotechnics, reconnecting us with the power of the elements.
A wildly joyful celebration opens Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2024 with stunning visuals and soul-stirring live percussion.
First there is silence. Then from deep within the earth a rumble of drums, as sound, metal and 昀椀re erupt to the surface. Evoking Woolwich’s industrial and manufacturing past, this spectacular fusion of percussion and pyrotechnics will open this year’s festival with an invigorating wave of energy. Contains 昀椀reworks, loud drumming and smoke
Supported by The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Berkeley, Arts Council England and Adami.
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Enjoy local a昀昀ordable street food and drinks on entry from 7.30PM
Image: Eden Muere
THAW
LEGS ON THE WALL
AUSTRALIA (UK Premiere)
SAT 24 & SUN 25 AUG 1pm-9pm (8 hrs)
LOCATION:
University of East London Docklands Campus. E16 2RD w3w.co/wipes.shell.senior (1 min walk)
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
One colossal block of ice. On it, a person alone, scrambling to protect it from the elements and the industrial crane that seems to toy with them. Their future hangs in the balance. Just like ours.
Featuring a 2.7 tonne sculpted block of ice hoisted 20 metres above the water, a daring, solitary performer and a score by the Alaskan composer Matthew Burtner, THAW addresses humankind’s impact on the planet in a durational performance that’s part art installation, part slow-drip suspense thriller. Digital AD intro, contains some improvised speech and use of 昀氀are.
THAW is supported by the University of East London, London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England. Legs On The Wall’s presentation of THAW has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia. With thanks to Zomer van Antwerpen.
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An evershrinking stage, and a huge logistical feat’ THE GUARDIAN AS PART OF YOUR VISIT
Discover the THAW ECO-village made up from local organisations making a positive di昀昀erence.
Photo: Emmanuel Cole
PATOIS
JEANEFER JEAN-CHARLES MBE UK
SAT 24 AUG 1pm + 3.30pm (30 mins)
Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, SE10 9HT w3w/spray.really.tell
THU 29 AUG 1pm + 3.30pm (30 mins)
General Gordon Square, Woolwich, SE18 6RF w3w/narrow.foster.fries
SUN 1 SEP 1pm + 3.30pm (30 mins)
Abbey Wood Park Playground, Abbey Wood, SE2 9PG w3w/crib.reduce.forgot
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
British-Caribbean choreographer Jeanefer-Jean Charles reawakens the unwritten language of Patois, telling a story of lost languages, longing, belonging and the movement of people across continents.
Blending captivating traditional Caribbean choreography with exhilarating contemporary dance and an original score, this journey across generations celebrates language as a key to our identity with the power to reawaken stories and connect with generations from the past.
See page 33 for performances of Patois at Dancing City Digital AD all | BSL 29 Aug 3.30pm
Commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Brighton Festival and Without Walls. Patois is supported by Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals and Without Walls. With thanks to the Caribbean Social Forum
‘
Jeanefer JeanCharles’ sensual dance work restores life and humanity to its forgotten subjects’
THE GUARDIAN
Photo: Sarah Walker
Family-friendly street theatre, circus, dance and installations transform Stratford Park into a creative playground for children and their families for two magical days.
See pages 35 to 36 to plan your visit.
Parkworks is supported by the London Borough of Newham. Newham is the beating heart of London culture. With talented residents at their core, they host events that celebrate diversity and believe that cultural engagement bene昀椀ts everyone whilst fueling the creative economy.
MORPHOSIS
CIE MOSO FRANCE
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/LEARN.FEEL.ANKLE 1PM - 6PM (DURATIONAL)
Join Compagnie Moso in building an extraordinary architectural playspace from bamboo. Durationalstay as little or as long as you like Sun 25: BSL 4.15pm
Morphosis is supported by the London Borough of Newham, Global Streets and Arts Council England.
MUGHAL MINIATURES
SONIA SABRI COMPANY UK
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/UNITED.RICH.SEATED 1PM, 3.30PM + 5.30PM
Paintings come to life in this family-friendly dance performance which brings scenes from Mughal palaces and gardens to Stratford Park. 25 mins Sun 25: TT 12.45, Live AD 1pm
Mughal Miniatures is supported by the London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England.
THE RAINBOW BUTTERFLY
ELLA MESMA COMPANY UK
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/DARING.HUMBLE.STORM 1.20PM + 4PM
Circus, storytelling and Hip Hop dance combine in an immersive family adventure to the moon. 60 mins Sun 25: BSL 1.20PM, Live AD 4PM
The Rainbow Butter昀氀y is supported by the London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England.
Photo: Jodie Canwell
Photo: Orsolya Elek
Photo: Simon Richardson
PRAM PEOPLE
POLYGLOT THEATRE AUSTRALIA
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/BUILDS.PROOF.CAMERA 2.15PM + 5PM
Join a colourful celebration which rolls out the red carpet for every pram and pushchair. Families are invited to decorate their prams in colorful ribbon and use headphones to follow playful prompts and clues. 60 mins Sun 25: TT 2pm, Live AD 2.15pm & BSL: all
Pram People at GDIF is supported by the London Borough of Newham, Global Streets and Arts Council England with thanks to Discover Children’s Story Centre.
MANJI, CHARPAI, DAYBED
ROO DHISSOU UK
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/UNITED.RICH.SEATED 1.20PM, 3.45PM
Meet artist Roo Dhissou and learn about the cultural signi昀椀cance of Manji’s, traditional South Asian woven beds. 1.5 hour weaving workshops, join in for as long or as little as you like Sun 25: BSL 3.45PM, TT & Live AD 4.35pm
Manji, Charpai, Daybed is supported by the London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England.
L’ANIMALADA
KATAKRAK CATALONIA
STRATFORD PARK
W3W.CO/LEAGUE.TINSEL.SUGAR 1PM - 6PM (DURATIONAL)
Enter a fun-昀椀lled creative playground, where each sculpture is a game and each game is an animal. Durational - stay as little or as long as you like
L’Animalada is supported by the London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England.
Photo: Roo Dhissou
Photo: Katakrak
Photo: Sarah Walker
Image: Guy J Sanders from images by Prostock Studio and Matt Hardy
BODIES OF WATER
ACTORS TOURING COMPANY
UK (World Premiere)
TUE 27 AUG - SAT 31 AUG (40 mins)
27 AUG 3pm | 28 AUG 4pm | 29 AUG 5.30pm
30 AUG 5pm + 6.30pm | 31 AUG 5.45pm + 7pm
LOCATION:
Ahoy Centre, Borthwick Street, Deptford, SE8 3JY w3w.co/verge.stars.assume (13 min walk)
BOOK £5 TICKETS – FREE FOR ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH/ THAMESMEAD RESIDENTS
No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark
Devised with local people who have travelled across land and water to seek refuge, sharing the things we think we know and the things we’re told to believe… opening our hearts and minds to listen, to really listen.
Staged on the banks of the Thames, this theatrical experience mixes the soul-stirring poetry of Warsan Shire (Beyoncé’s Lemonade and BlackisKing) with live performance directed by Olivierwinning Matthew Xia, dramaturgy by Francesca Beard (Post-TruthApocalypse) and live music by Britain’s most celebrated Oud player Rihab Azar. BSL 27 & 31 Aug | Live AD 7pm 31 Aug Visit our website for age guidance and content information
Supported at GDIF by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Arts Council England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, John Ellerman Foundation, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation and Wates Foundation. With thanks to the Ahoy! Centre.
BOOK TICKETS
bit.ly/gdif2024-tickets
‘
Directed by Matthew Xia, it is a surreal, captivating and ultimately lifea昀케rming ride’ THE
GUARDIAN
ON
THE ARCHITECT (GDIF 2023)
Photo: Hannah Davis 17
WORLD KIOSK
VARIABLE MATTER
UK
THU 29 AUG – SUN 1 SEP 12pm – 6pm (durational)
LOCATION:
Queen’s Market, Green Street, E13 9JJ w3w.co/bared.stand.locker (2 mins walk)
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
A magical street kiosk pops up in Green Street o昀昀ering a calming haven from the bustle of everyday life.
Take a seat, put on your headphones and be transported to a place where stories come alive. Sip tea while making new connections and help yourself to the special edition of WorldKiosk’s Newspaper. You’re invited to 昀椀nd out about your global neighbours in a whole new light.
BSL & Live AD available at all times
World Kiosk at GDIF is supported by the London Borough of Newham and Arts Council England and is presented in association with Newham Bookshop and Hamara Ghar. World Kiosk is supported by Without Walls and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Commissioned by Brighton Festival and Havering Changing.
LYN GARDNER ‘
A wonderful experience. Contemplative and galvanising’
Photo:
CRAP AT ANIMALS
MECHANIMAL
UK (London Premiere)
SAT 31 AUG & SUN 1 SEP
1pm & 5.30pm (45 mins)
LOCATION:
Well Hall Pleasaunce, Eltham, SE9 6SZ w3w.co/aura.seats.shield (5 mins walk)
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
One man tries heroically and fails epically to do impressions of 48,000 rare animals in under an hour.
Come and explore the diversity and beauty of life in this wildly playful theatrical trip through the animal kingdom, with performance artist Tom Bailey. Using projection, VR and playful physical theatre Tom will take you on a rollercoster ride into the world of extinct and endangered species.
BSL 31 Aug 1pm + 5.30pm, Digital AD Intro
Commissioned by Without Walls, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and EFFEA, Passage Festival Denmark. Crap at Animals is supported by The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Without Walls and Arts Council England.
Beautiful, contemplative... a remarkable and urgent show’
THE GUARDIAN ON TOM BAILEY’S VIGIL Summerhall LustrumAward winner
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2019 FOR VIGIL
Photo: Nathalie Sternalski
LIFE LINES
LÉZARDS BLEUS
France (UK Premiere)
SAT 31 AUG – SUN 1 SEP 4pm (55 mins)
STARTING POINT:
NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0SQ w3w.co/cages.brief.couch (1 min walk)
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
Follow 昀椀ve parkour performers on a captivating and unforgettable voyage through Greenwich Peninsula’s stunning architectural landscapes.
As their journey progresses Lézards Bleus confound expectations, creating a series of evolving images which transform our vision of public space.
Featuring a jaw-dropping integration of movement and climbing skills, this breathtaking performance receives its UK premiere at GDIF in a celebration of creativity, mutual support and limitless possibility.
Live AD: Sun 1 Sept
Life Lines is supported by Greenwich Peninsula, The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals and Arts Council England.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT Eat and Drink at nearby restaurants and bars in Greenwich Peninsula
Featuring world class 昀椀gure skating virtuosos who usually perform on ice, this production fuses groundbreaking street roller skate choreography with live cello music.
Direct from Montreal and showcasing Stratford Cross as a fantastic new public space for outdoor performing arts, this promises to be an unforgettable, thrilling new show.
For performances of Wheels & Cello at Dancing City see page 33
Wheels & Cello is supported by Lendlease’s Stratford Cross, London Borough of Newham, Quebec Government Of昀椀ce in London and Arts Council England.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
Eat and drink at the restaurants and bars available in Stratford Cross
Photo: Good Chance & Gecko
FROM HERE ON
GOOD CHANCE / GECKO
UK (London Premiere)
FRI 6 & SUN 8 SEP
11am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm + 5.40pm (35 mins)
LOCATION:
Exchange Square, Sun St Passage, Liverpool St, EC2A 2EH w3w.co/trunk.will.into (5 mins walk)
FREE UNTICKETED JUST SHOW UP
From two world-renowned theatre companies, an ambitious new physical theatre performance about a child’s right to safety, whoever they are, wherever they are from.
Captivating and poignant, From Here On brings history to life alongside global contemporary stories of children seeking sanctuary now. Marking 85 years since the Kindertransport saved 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe, this show is a powerful exploration of displacement, movement and being forced to 昀椀nd a new home.
40 young people from around the world take to the stage alongside Gecko’s professional ensemble in an exciting large-scale production performed outside Liverpool Street Station, directed by Amit Lahav.
Digital Audio Description Introduction
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, Comic Relief, John Lyon’s Charity, the German Embassy, the Association of Jewish Refugees, the SHM Foundation, Big Give’s Arts for Impact Match Fund, Jessica Foung, and Alexander and Brenda Leff.
THE INDEPENDENT ON KIN ‘ ‘
That rare thing. A necessary piece of theatre’ THE GUARDIAN ON THE JUNGLE
A vivid, very human show’
Image: Photos: Ellie Harris, J Balla, Marie Bashiru, Max Anderson, Leon Seibert & Luwadlin Bosman, edit Guy J Sanders
BOOK £5 TICKETS – FREE FOR ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH/ THAMESMEAD RESIDENTS
1986. The beautifully restored Nelson’s Clock is hauled onto a barge in Deptford and sailed down the Thames – a gift to an exciting new town centre at the vibrant focal point of Thamesmead.
2024. A baby coot nestles in her canal nest in the shadow of the clocktower. Three kids scuttle up and down the steps playing families.
And a woman sits looking up at the hands ticktick-ticking away, pondering the ebbs and 昀氀ows of home.
Created by award-winning site-speci昀椀c theatre company Dante or Die, ABalladofThamesmead gently peeks into how the world around us shapes how we feel about our home. Live folk songs by Abbey Wood’s Marie Bashiru alongside Thamesmead Community Choir interweave with a soaring sound design that includes local peoples’ voices, culminating in the clocktower illuminated like never before.
BSL and Live AD: Fri 6 | TT: Fri 6, 8pm | CAP: all
Supported by Peabody, The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals and Arts Council England.
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BOOK TICKETS bit.ly/gdif2024-tickets
One thing I love about Dante or Die is that every project is so di昀昀erent, so surprising and that’s rare’
LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN
So immersive that re-entering the world afterwards comes as a shock’ NEW
An extraordinary day of outdoor dance transforms public spaces across Stratford, Stratford Cross, East Bank and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the 昀椀rst time. Discover a spectacular alfresco programme featuring contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics and more. Every performance is FREE and unticketed – just show up.
See pages 37 & 38 to plan your visit. #GDIF2024
DancingCityis supported by the London Borough of Newham. Newham is the beating heart of London culture. With talented residents at their core, they host events that celebrate diversity and believe that cultural engagement bene昀椀ts everyone whilst fueling the creative economy.
FROCK
STOPGAP DANCE COMPANY
UK
MARSHGATE SOUTH
W3W.CO/OFTEN.SPUN.POOL 1PM, 4PM
Six virtuosic dancers celebrate di昀昀erence and identity in this tour de force show. Expect frocks, suits, tea and a celebration of love, and 昀氀uidity. All performed to an original punk soundtrack. 25 mins AD Intro, Touch Tour: 3.45pm Live AD 4pm
Supported by The London Borough of Newham, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Foundation for Future London, University College London and Arts Council England.
SYNERGY
MARK SMITH PRODUCTIONS UK / SOUTH AFRICA
MARSHGATE SOUTH
W3W.CO/OFTEN.SPUN.POOL 3.15PM, 4.45PM
Coinciding with this year’s Paralympic Games, this collaboration between UK and South African Deaf and disabled artists imagines what the future might hold for disabled people in a world on the brink of immense challenges. 15 mins Digital AD Intro, Live AD 4.45pm
Supported by Global Disability Innovation Hub, The London Borough of Newham, Without Walls, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Foundation for Future London, University College London and Arts Council England.
LAND EMPATHY
RICHARD CHAPPELL DANCE
UK
THE CAROUSEL
W3W.CO/BETS.FULL.TOPS 1.35PM + 5PM
Powerful contemporary dance challenges us to deepen our connection with nature against the backdrop of the climate crisis, with sculpture by Anna Gillespie with original music by Larch. 25 mins Touch Tour 1.15pm, Live AD 1.35pm
Commissioned by Stomping Ground (FESTIVAL.ORG, FABRIC, The Place, Strike A Light and Tramway with presenting partner Sismograf). Supported by The London Borough of Newham, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Foundation for Future London and Arts Council England.
Photo: Chris Parkes
Photo: Lauge Sorensen
Photo: Dan Martin
IMOLE
EASTBANK WATERFRONT
OLU ALATISE FT AFRO QUEENS
UK
W3W.CO/PACK.LIKE.GOODS 1.15PM + 4.00PM
IMOLEis the Yoruba word for ‘light’ and in this bold new performance, Olu Alatise innovatively weaves African and contemporary dance to embody the intensity and wildness of 昀椀re. 12 mins BSL 4.00pm
Produced by East London Dance. Supported by The London Borough of Newham, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Foundation for Future London and Arts Council England.
DISPARITY
THEATRE SQUARE ROOFTOP
BRANDON ANDERSON
UK
W3W.CO/FOSTER.CALMS.THEY 1.00PM, 2.15PM + 4.45PM
This hip hop dance theatre piece blends highenergy breaking, waving and acro to explore freedom, imagination and the constraints on realising our dreams in challenging times. 6 mins BSL 2.15pm
Produced by East London Dance and supported by The London Borough of Newham, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Foundation for Future London and Arts Council England.
OUT OF THE BOX
THE 100 HANDS NETHERLANDS
STRATFORD WALK
W3W.CO/THAT.STATUS.FAME 1.15PM + 3.45PM
A pop-up, larger-than-life box appears and becomes the setting for an immersive acrobatic exploration through contemporary dance of how we navigate creativity without limits. 45 mins Optional participation
Supported by Sadler’s Wells East, London Borough of Newham, London Legacy Development Corporation, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Foundation for Future London and Arts Council England.
Photo: Kasitz Jay
Photo: Brandon Anderson
photo: The 100 Hands
WHEELS & CELLO LE PATIN LIBRE QUEBEC / CANADA
MARSHGATE SOUTH
W3W.CO/OFTEN.SPUN.POOL 2.15PM + 5.25PM
This production fuses groundbreaking street roller skate choreography with live cello music as dancers exuberantly search for a new freedom of artistic expression – on skates. Bring your skates with you to join a workshop with the artists. 35 mins BSL: 5.25pm
Supported by University College London, The London Borough of Newham, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Quebec House and Arts Council England.
PATOIS
EASTBANK WATERFRONT
JEANEFER JEAN-CHARLES
UK
W3W.CO/PACK.LIKE.GOODS 2.45PM + 5.00PM
Blending captivating traditional Caribbean choreography with contemporary dance and an original score, this uplifting new performance celebrates language as a key to our identity. 30 mins BSL: 2.45pm, Touch Tour 2.30pm, AD all
Co-commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG for GDIF, Without Walls, Brighton Festival and Norfolk and Norwich Festival. Supported by The London Borough of Newham, East Bank, London Legacy Development Corporation, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Arts Council England.
ARE YOU HERE FOR THE MEETING? STACKED WONKY
UK
WATERFRONT SQUARE
W3W.CO/CROSS.ORBIT.PETS 1.30PM, 3.30PM + 5.30PM
A big, bold and beautiful outdoor dance “broadcast” foregrounding the experiences and hopes of young people through impassioned dance as 8 young performers take the lead. 30 mins BSL: 3.30pm Optional gentle participation
Supported by by GDIF, Strike a Light, Fabric, Landmark Theatres and Sadler’s Wells. Supported by The London Borough of Newham, East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Arts Council England.
Photo: FX HARTEM
Photo: Claire Leach
Photo: Stacked Wonky
TOUCH
YOANN BOURGEOIS ART COMPANY FRANCE
STRATFORD CROSS
W3W.CO/CLUES.LEADS.GROWS 1.00PM, 3.30PM + 5.45
The internationally renowned artist Yoann Bourgeois, widely known for viral live performance videos and high-pro昀椀le collaborations brings his signature blend of gravity-defying performance, hypnotic movement and awe-inspiring trampolining to Dancing City. 8 mins
Supported by Stratford Cross, Lendlease, the London Borough of Newham, East Bank, London Legacy Development Corporation, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Arts Council England.
AS, WAS, IS CHANDENIE GOBARDHAN AND SHAWN AIMEY
UK/THE NETHERLANDS
EASTBANK WATERFRONT
W3W.CO/PACK.LIKE.GOODS 2.05PM + 4.40PM
This electrifying fusion of South Asian and street dance styles, explores universal themes of struggle and perseverance, delivering an intimate and emotional re昀氀ection on the need for connection and empathy. 13 mins
Produced by East London Dance and supported by the London Borough of Newham, East Bank, London Legacy Development Corporation, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Arts Council England.
Photo: Studio AL
Photo: Chandenie Gobardhan and Shawn Aimey
Photo: Chris Parkes
PARKWORKS
STRATFORD PARK
Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, Newham, E15 4PT w3w/united.rich.seated
YOUR VISIT
BE PART OF IT
You can help make sure everyone has a great experience at GDIF by:
• Allowing children to the front, and being mindful of sight lines at busy shows by sitting on the ground
• Respecting accessible viewing areas
• Following advice from sta昀昀 and volunteers on site
• Having your tickets ready and arriving in good time for ticketed shows
• Respecting others’ personal space and comfort zones
• Following us on social media for live updates, including weather related information. We will only ever cancel if absolutely necessary, so remember to check the forecast and bring appropriate clothing.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
We have photographers and 昀椀lm makers at GDIF events. If you don’t want to be featured in our future content, please wear a ‘No Photography’ sticker, available from our volunteers. Taken a great photo at GDIF? Share on social and tag @GDIFestival using #GDIF2024
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
We want to hear from you about your experience of the festival and how we can make it even better next year. Please 昀椀ll out our feedback form online or at a GDIF event. We’d love to hear from you: festival.org/gdif-2024-survey
GDIF VOLUNTEERS
We are grateful to GDIF’s friendly volunteers who are on hand at every event to help with information and directions. You can’t miss them in their bright pink t-shirts. Ask them about travel options, access information, or show recommendations.
LOVE GDIF?
Please help us to keep the Festival free by donating today or during your visit. This will be the 29th edition of GDIF and over many years we hope that GDIF has left many audience members with spectacular memories that still live on. By supporting the Festival, you can help make sure that we can continue to celebrate together in future years.
• Donating at GDIF events look out for our contactless donation points at events.
• Donate online at bit.ly/supportGDIF
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals (trading as FESTIVAL.ORG) is a Registered Charity, No 1037878
ALL OUR THANKS
Ben Bodsworth, Head of Technical
Rosal Cruz Truax, Access Assistant
Shaun Evelyn, Head of Communications & Audiences
Marie Faucher, Administrative and International Producer
Kat Gill, Access Producer
Ellie Harris, Executive Producer
Bradley Hemmings, Artistic Director
Nadia Hirsi, Communications and Audiences O昀케cer
Alison Holder, Associate Producer
ChaeYoung Jung, Communications and Audiences
Assistant
Geo昀昀rey Pine (Chair), Donnell Asare, Melina Barnett, Carolina Correia, Becky David, Cllr Gary Dillon, Damien Hamon, Paul Hanrahan, Josh Harsant, Maxi Himpe, Fiona Hughes, Oliver Hughes, Rahee Nayar, Jenny Sealey, Dr Margaret Sheehy
Ella Kennedy, Assistant Producer
Ursula Kerswell, Senior Production Manager
Edel McGrath, Operations Manager
Africa Nile, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
Avery Omondi, Festival Assistant
Felicity Paterson, General Manager
Anna Quiney, Volunteer Coordinator
Diana Whitehead, PR Consultant
Matilda Wilde, UK Artist Liaison Manager
Kevin Wratten, Global Streets Producer
We are extremely grateful to our patrons for their continued support:
Lew Hodges, Maggi Knights, Felicity Lane, Jean Lebrecht, Tony McBride, Geo昀昀rey Pine and Richard White, and Dr Maxine Room CBE
ACCESS AT GDIF
Inclusion is at the heart of GDIF. We aim to o昀昀er an unforgettable and accessible festival for everyone.
FIND OUT MORE
ONLINE: festival.org/access
E-MAIL: access@festival.org
PHONE: 02083 055021 TEXT: 07899 893 953
ACCESS ON SITE:
On site, you will be greeted by our friendly team of sta昀昀 and volunteers.
All of our sites:
• Are relaxed
• Are wheelchair accessible
• Welcome Assistance Dogs
• Have some chairs available
• Larger sites have quiet spaces and changing places facilities.
ON OUR WEBSITE
Check out our website for detailed site accessibility, including:
• Viewing Area Information
• Access and quiet areas
• Blue badge parking
• Accessible toilets
• Photo travel routes and maps
• Assisted routes
• Downloadable resources
BSL Interpreted
ACCESSIBLE SHOWS:
• We have bespoke accessibility for each show. Use the access keys (below) on each event page.
• Shows with speech will have BSL interpreted or captioned performances.
• Most shows will have audio description. These will either be live via headsets or pre-recorded via QR codes and downloadable from the website event page.
• Easy Read is available on our website. Find QR codes and printed copies on site with our access team.
• E-mail to book your space for Parkworks and Dancing City access tours and access areas.
“Never fails to delight and surprise.
You never quite know what you’ll bump into as you turn each corner”
Brochure design: Guy J Sanders
Cover art: photo: Nathalie Sternalski, design Guy J Sanders Back cover art: Photo Eden Muere, design: Guy J Sanders
