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8/7/2002

Greenwich and Docklands Festival

Different venues, London

Exciting plans unveiled for 2002
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

Running from Friday 5 July to Saturday 13 July 2002, this year's Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF) offers a host of events to astonish, raise spirits and boost East London's profile as an international festival destination.

In 2002 the Festival encourages audiences to "Look up" with projects involving climbing, flying, sailing and pyrotechnics. Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich will host a spectacular architectural/performance project throughout the Festival, designed by the Australian company Bambuco and UK-based Walk the Plank. Watch in awe as a colossal bamboo structure appears over several days, later becoming the setting for aerial spectaculars on 11 and 13 July, while across the Thames an international programme of breathtaking outdoor dance performances on 13 July promises to amaze against the backdrop of Canary Wharf's towering architecture.

"Looking Up" is also an aspirational theme. There are exciting plans for a specially created Water Carnival on the little known Limehouse Cut in Poplar on 6 July, the world premiere of "The Soul of Black Music" from the Black Ensemble of Chicago at the re-opened Albany in Deptford, "Voyages Out"on 7 July with the launch of a fleet of illuminated sculptural boats created in Newham schools on the Royal Albert Dock and a breathtaking winged ship from Polish company Teatr Osmego Dnia at Three Mills on 6 July. 2002 also boasts the London premiere of the Irish theatre company Barabbas' acclaimed production "Nightmare on Abbey Street" at Stratford Circus, while Greenwich Theatre hosts the Australian Broadway and Company's surreal and comic vaudeville show "Eccentric Acts".

This year's music highlights include outstanding concerts at the Royal Naval College Chapel with the barnstorming Harlem Gospel Choir on 6 July followed by an early music recreation of "Lo Sposalizio" (the 16th century Venetian ceremony when the Doge symbolised the marriage of the city and the sea by dropping a gold ring into the lagoon!) on 10 July.

For Further information call 0870 608 2000 or email. Or for bookings, contact the Box Office on 020 8858 7755
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EVENT LISTINGS
FREE SPECTACLE

Opening Night
Look up as GDIF launches 2002 with a programme that flies across the skies of Greenwich. Leap into the London premiere of Heir of Insanity's Atlantis, experience daredevil antics from The Flying Dudes, wonder at the artistryof Catalan Fura's seductive trapeze and join packed crowds for a playful finale from French company Airvag followed by fireworks on the Thames. A party not to be missed!
Friday 5 July, 8 - 11pm FREE

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London SE10
Information Line: 0870 608 2000
Nearest Transport: Cutty Sark DLR, Greenwich National Rail
Bus Routes: 177 / 180 / 188 / 199 / 286 / 386

OPENING NIGHT is sponsored by Fairview New Homes Ltd
OPENING NIGHT is supported by Greenwich Development Agency and London Arts
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Crossing Seas, Building Bridges
This major collaboration between Melbourne based Bambuco and Manchester's Walk the Plank will create a monumental bamboo sculpture in Cutty Sark Gardens over a period of days. Climbers and aerialists will erect a towering installation, which will then become the setting for spectacular performances on 11 and 13 July. The final performance coincides with the arrival in Greenwich of the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay.
Friday 5 July - Saturday 13 July, FREE
REACH - Thursday 11 July, 9:45pm
Queens Jubilee Baton Relay Ceremony - Saturday 13 July, 6 - 7pm

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London SE10
Information Line: 0870 608 2000
Nearest Transport: Cutty Sark DLR, Greenwich National Rail
Bus Routes: 177 / 180 / 188 / 199 / 286 / 386

CROSSING SEAS, BUILDING BRIDGES is sponsored by The Woolwich
REACH is sponsored by London East Learning and Skills Council
CROSSING SEAS, BUILDING BRIDGES is supported by London Arts, The Rayne Foundation, The Spirit of Friendship Festival, Culture Shock, and Stage Electrics

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DANCE

Dancing City
Canary Wharf's magnificent architecture bursts into motion with a dance finale guaranteed to get you on your feet. Springing from fountains, escalators, stations and squares, artists include Belgium's Hush Hush Hush, Trinidad's Metamorphosis, Italy's Tino Schepis and London's Isabel Rocamora, along with Meghan Flanigan, Zoe Anroutsopolou, Maria Fernanda Garzon, Silja Longhurst, Union Too, Susannah West, Rikke Sundberg, Ex Nihilo and Provisional Danza - this includes site specific performances from the Laban Centre London as well as some exhilarating workshops from 3-6pm along the Canary Riverside. This experience of this East London urban backdrop will make you view it in a new light!
Saturday 13 July, 2-6pm FREE

Canary Wharf, London
Information Line: 0870 608 2000
Nearest Transport: Canary Wharf DLR, Canary Wharf London Underground
Bus Routes: 277, D8

DANCING CITY is sponsored by Canary Wharf Arts and Events, and London Underground
DANCING CITY is supported by Visiting Arts, Laban Centre, and the Greenwich Dance Agency
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THEATRE

Nightmare on Abbey Street - UK PREMIERE
An extraordinary encounter with the great plays of Irish and World drama. Barabbas, one of Ireland's most dynamic theatre companies, return to GDIF following their acclaimed production of The Whiteheaded Boy. This sophisticated and funny play combines adoration for theatre with a disrespect for its most pretentious conventions.

'Proves that the spirit of Buster Keaton is alive and well!'
The Irish Times

'... had the audience rocking with laughter'
The Sunday Business Post

Monday 8 July - Saturday 13 July, 8pm (1hr 20min - no interval)

Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX
Matinee: Thursday 11 July, 1:30pm
Tickets: Mon - Thurs £9 (£4 concs.), Fri and Sat £10 (£5 concs), Schools Matinee (Thurs) £2:50
Box Office: 00 44 (0) 20 8279 1000
Nearest Transport: Stratford LU / DLR / National Rail
Bus Routes: 4 / 8 / 25 / 36 / 58 / 69 / 202 / 238

NIGHTMARE ON ABBEY STREET is supported by London Arts, and the Dublin Cultural Relations Committee
NIGHTMARE ON ABBEY STREET is Produced in association with Stratford Circus
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Eccentric Acts - ONLY LONDON DATE
Exquisite skill and absurd comedy combine in a glorious tribute to the crazy and inspired performers of the halcyon days of vaudeville. Packed with wry visual gags, Broadway and Co, an Australian circus company, perform an array of comic routines, interlinked with anecdotes of varietyperformers past, at Greenwich Theatre.

'Has small children and adults screaming with laughter'
Australian Press

'Beats Madonna hands down with one jutting, tin-cup breastplate outfit'
The Advertiser, Australia

'Extraordinary Physical Stunts'
Excite Magazine, Australia

Tuesday 9 July - Saturday 13 July, 8pm (1hr 15min - no interval)

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ES
Matinees: Wednesday 10 and Saturday 13 July, 3pm
Tickets: £14, £12, £10 (£12, £10, £8 concs), Matinees £12, £10, £8 (£10, £8, £6 concs.), all childrens tickets half price of the full price!
Box Office: 00 44 (0) 20 8858 7755
Nearest Transport: Cutty Sark DLR / Greenwich National Rail
Bus Routes: 177 / 180 / 188 / 199 / 286 / 386

ECCENTRIC ACTS is supported by The Arts Council of England, and The Australia Council for the Arts
ECCENTRIC ACTS is produced in association with Greenwich Theatre
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The Soul of Black Music - WORLD PREMIERE
The acclaimed Black Ensemble Theater of Chicago comes to London for the first time, with the world premiere of a newly created show. Presenting the history of some of the great figures of popular black music, including Jackie Wilson, Mahalia Jackson, Little Richard and Otis Redding, this show will have audiences at the Albany in Deptford on their feet and begging for more.

'Clamouring for more, the audience rose and gave them a standing ovation.'
The Rock River Times

'First rate performances and conception'
Chicago Sun Times

Wednesday 10 July - Sunday 14 July

The Albany, Deptford
Weds - Fri, 8pm / Sat and Sun, 5:30pm and 9pm
Tickets: £14, (£6 concs)
Box Office: 00 44 (0) 20 8692 4446
Nearest Transport: Deptford Bridge DLR, Deptford National Rail, New Cross London Underground (East London Line)
Bus Routes: 21 / 36 / 47 / 136 / 171 / 177 / 188 / 225

THE SOUL OF BLACK MUSIC IS supported by Art of Regeneration, London Arts, Illinois Arts Council, Visiting Arts
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Kayassine - LONDON PREMIERE
Have you ever dreamed you could fly? Well, we can't promise you will, but we can invite you to Victoria Park this summer to experience the joy of watching someone else do it!

Les Arts Sauts will be inflating a gargantuan bubble in E9's greenest park and letting fly with Kayassine, a gravity defying aerial ballet which will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Firmly anchored in reclining deckchairs, you are in the perfect position to relax in rapture as trapeze artists and musicians hurl themselves through the air far, far above. Spectacularly sexy, boldly beautiful and awesomely acrobatic, Kayassine is a once in a lifetime event!

'Even Cirque du Soleil doesn't stand up to this fearless troupe'
The Washington Post

'Richly thoughtful, highly skilled and splendidly atmospheric'
New York Times

31 July - 11 August 2002 / 31 July 7pm / 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Aug 7.15pm / 4, 11 Aug 5pm

Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3
Tickets: £18 (half price for up to three under 16's with any full paying adult)
Early bird performances, 31 July and 1 August £16 (half price concs as above)
Box Office: 020 7638 8891 (Booking Fee)
http://www.barbican.org.uk
BITE: 02 in association with GDIF
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Lo Sposalizio
This spectacular reconstruction of a lavish 16th century Venetian ceremony is from The King's Consort, the company behind last year's The Coronation of King George II. With 34 period instruments and 22 singers, it contains some of the most glorious music ever written and will create an overwhelming sense of occasion in the Royal Naval College Chapel.
Wednesday 10 July, 7.30pm

Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich.
Tickets: £25, £19, £12 (£3 concs. of top two prices)
Box Office: 00 44 (0) 20 8858 7755
Nearest Transport: Cutty Sark DLR / Greenwich National Rail
Bus Routes: 177 / 180 / 188 / 199 / 286 / 386

LO SPOSALIZIO is sponsored by The University of Greenwich
LO SPOSALIZIO is supported by The Greenwich Foundation
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AROUND EAST LONDON

West
Performed by exciting new theatre company, Les Enfants Terrible, this exciting interpretation of Berkoff's classic text boasts a huge cast, a live jazz band and an atmosphere that will take your breath away.
Wednesday 3 - Saturday 20 July 2002, 7.30pm

The Space, 269 West Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3RS
Further information: 020 7515 7799
Email: ali@space.org.uk
Web: http://www.space.org.uk
Access: Full disabled access: Toilet, lift, parking, hearing aid loop, flat access to all entrances, guide dogs welcome.
DLR : Mudchute
BUS: D7 / D3
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All on the Wharf
Resident artists join together to showcase a lively mixture of contemporary and classical visual art in this dynamic exhibition (now in its fourth year) at London's only lighthouse.
Friday 5 - Sunday 14 July 2002, 10am - 4pm

The Chainstore, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Orchard Place, London, E14 0JW
Further Information: 020 7377 8001
Email: enquiries@mask.co.uk
Web: http://www.mask.co.uk
Access: Very good disabled access. Please call Nikki Brooks on 020 7377 8001 for any further information.
BUS: 277 to Leamouth
DLR: East India Dock: Follow the signs to the Wildlife Reserve which leads into Orchard Place. Turn right at the bottom of Orchard Place slip road, the road ends at Trinity Buoy Wharf. It is a 6 or 7 minute walk from the station.
TUBE: Canning Town
CAR: Via the slip road off the Lower Lea crossing, which can be easily reached from the A2 and A13, the City and West End via Leamouth Road, parking is available on site.
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Greenwich Artists Open Studio weekends
A well established professional group of contemporary and traditional visual artists living or working in Greenwich, open their private studios to the public. Brochures with maps are available from Greenwich Tourist Information Centre.
Sat 6/Sun 7 July and Sat 13/Sun14 July, 1 - 6pm

Various Greenwich studios, SE10
Further Information: 020 8692 3239
BR/DLR: Greenwich

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Jubilee Show
The Good Companions, the older people's theatre group from Age Exchange (aged 65 - 82) have devised a new show with music to celebrate the Jubilee. Recalling what was happening to them 50 years ago, and how their lives were affected by the bigger events in the outside world, come and reminisce with them and enjoy the most direct and appealing show in town.
Mon 8 and Wed 10 July, 2.30pm

Bakehouse Theatre, Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, SE3 9LA
Further Information: 020 8318 9105
Email: administrator@age-exchange.org.uk
Website: http://www.age-exchange.org.uk
Access: Wheelchair ramp to get into the theatre, easiest access is via Bennett Park, opposite the railway station and through a gate into the yard. Please contact Suzanne Lockett on 020 8313 9105 or suzannelockett@age-exchange.org.uk for further enquiries.
BR: Blackheath
BUS: 54 / 89 / 108 / 202
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The Island Film Festival
The Prenelle Gallery presents a programme of video art, experimental, shorts, animation and feature films on the newly converted cargo barge in West India Quay.
Tues 9 - Sun 14 July

Prenelle Gallery, Dutch Barge Prins, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 4AE
Further Information: 07779 724 636
Email: film@prenelle.com
Access: No wheelchair access, please call Amy Whitworth on 07779 724 636 to discuss needs and requirements.
TUBE: Canary Wharf
DLR: West India Quay
BUS: 277
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Eyes on Stalks
Lecture from John Fox, artistic director of the acclaimed Welfare State International, one of Britain's leading arts companies, coinciding with the launch of his new book Eyes on Stalks, which brings to life the company's work over the last thirty years.
Tuesday 9 July, 7pm

University of Greenwich, Room W002, King William Building, Park Row SE10 9LS
Further Information: Greenwich University 020 8331 8000
Website: http://www.greenwich.ac.uk (or look up Welfare State International)
Access: Please call Nicola Spicer, Events Manager on 020 8331 9345
DLR: Cutty Sark
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Jiving Lindy Hoppers
Europe's finest and most authentic jazz dance company draw on the popular dance forms made famous in the Harlem of 30s, 40s and 50s, and have thrilled audiences across the world. Don't miss this chance to catch a high adrenaline lunchtime treat!
Wed 10 July, 12.45pm

Canada Square Park, E14
Email: info@greenwichdance.org.uk
Web Site: http://www.greenwichdance.org.uk
Canary Wharf is fully accessible.
TUBE: Canary Wharf
DLR: Canary Wharf
BUS: 277 / D8
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Tara
Hailing from Manchester, Tara present an exhilarating combination of traditional Irish music and dancing. Come on down to Canada square and enjoy the craic!
Thurs 11 July, 12.45pm

Canada Square Park, E14
Canary Wharf is fully accessible.
TUBE: Canary Wharf
DLR: Canary Wharf
BUS: 277 / D8
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Asere
Asere bring the spirit of Cuba to Canary Wharf with the stunning sounds of salsa, merengue and "son" - guaranteed to get you on your feet! Direct from Havana this is the perfect opportunity for you to try out your Latin dance grooves.
Friday 12 July, 12.45pm

Canada Square Park, E14
Canary Wharf is fully accessible.
TUBE: Canary Wharf
DLR: Canary Wharf
BUS: 277 / D8
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Information Line: 0870 608 2000

Greenwich Greenwich and Docklands Festivals is supported by:
Greenwich Council, Tower Hamlets Council, and London Borough of Newham.

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2002 is sponsored by:
The University of Greenwich, The Woolwich, Fairview New Homes Ltd, London East Learning and Skills Council, Docklands Light Rail, Lee Valley Park, Greenwich Millenium Village, British Waterways London, London Underground Ltd, The Royals Business Park, University of East London, Workspace Group, Irish Cultural Relations Committee.

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2002 is supported by:
Leaside Regeneration, London Arts, Greenwich Development Agency, London Development Agency, Art of Regeneration, Royal Docks Trust, Ocean Estate New Deal for Communities, The Rayne Foundation, Polish Cultural Institute, Visiting Arts, Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College.

Venues:
Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London SE10
Crossing Seas, Building Bridges
Canary Wharf, London
Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ES
The Albany, Deptford
Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3
Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich
The Space, 269 West Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3RS
The Chainstore, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Orchard Place, London, E14 0JW
Bakehouse Theatre, Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, SE3 9LA
Prenelle Gallery, Dutch Barge Prins, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 4AE
University of Greenwich, Room W002, King William Building, Park Row SE10 9LS
Canada Square Park, E14

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