Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2023 – Acts of Hope

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2023 – Acts of Hope

31/08/2023 · by · in performance & live art, autumn, circus, festivals, immersive, preview, reviews

The astounding UK premiere of Open Lines, presented by Cie Basinga, kicked off the 2023 Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF). 

Review: Final Farewell by Tara Theatre - ★★★★

Review: Final Farewell by Tara Theatre – ★★★★

11/09/2022 · by · in reviews, outdoor, theatre

A meditative, thought-provoking self-guided audio-walk around Island Gardens, Final Farewell packs an emotional punch.

Review: GDIF: Follow Me - ★★★★

Review: GDIF: Follow Me – ★★★★

30/08/2022 · by · in reviews, circus, dance, festivals, free, outdoor, performance & live art

A surprising, acrobatic jaunt around the alleyways and underpasses of Thamesmead, Follow Me is a playful game of follow-the-leader and daring athleticism.

Island of Foam - Image description: Rainbow coloured foam flies around as kids chase it

First Shows Announced for the Return of London’s Spectactular (and Free) GDIF Festival

11/05/2022 · by · in festivals, free, outdoor, performance & live art, preview, summer, theatre

Our ultimate favourite free festival – which never fails to provide spectacular thrills and spills, and eye-popping experiences – is, conveniently, right on our doorstep. So we can’t wait to get stuck in to the 2022 Greenwich + Docklands International Festival programme this summer.

GDIF: Blue Remembered Hills by De Roovers - Review – ★★½

GDIF: Blue Remembered Hills by De Roovers – Review – ★★½

09/09/2021 · by · in theatre, culture, festivals, free, reviews

Blue Remembered Hills never lives up to thrill of the journey to get there – but this is an admirable effort to recreate Dennis Potter’s play in the wilds of West Thamesmead.

GDIF: Balsam by Laika & Zefiro Torna - Review – ★★★★★

GDIF: Balsam by Laika & Zefiro Torna – Review – ★★★★★

08/09/2021 · by · in theatre, culture, festivals, free, live music, performance & live art, reviews

Balsam is an unexpected smorgasbord of sensory titillation – ready your eyes, ears, nose and tastebuds for a voyage of discovery!

GDIF: Family Tree by Mojisola Adebayo - Review – ★★★★★

GDIF: Family Tree by Mojisola Adebayo – Review – ★★★★★

31/08/2021 · by · in reviews, culture, festivals, free, theatre

A beautifully poetic site-responsive promenade performance inspired by the little-known story of Henrietta Lacks and her stolen cells.

Prometheus Awakes (Soon) - Well this Friday actually!

Prometheus Awakes (Soon) – Well this Friday actually!

18/05/2012 · by · in events, festivals, interview, theatre

Ahead of what looks like one of 2012’s must-see events, we caught up with Amit Sharma (who Co-directs with Pera Tantiñái) to find out how things are going, and what’s on his Summer 2012 To Do List…