GDIF 2024 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 23 August-8 September 2024
We Are Watching
27-29 August, 11am-7pm | 30 August 11am-6pm
What to Expect: Sensory spectacle
Free
Dan Acher’s We Are Watching is a striking image of a giant eye flown on a monumental flag, comprising of thousands of digital portraits, contributed by people from 190 countries across the globe.
The 10-storey high flag is designed to send a clear message to world leaders with the power to affect decisions about climate change: that the eyes of the world are upon them. We Are Watching will fly over Greenwich from 27 – 30 August, ahead of the planned COP26 later this year in Glasgow.
At 6pm on 27 August there will be a We Are Watching ceremony featuring reflections, poetry, speeches and music to mark the raising of Dan Acher’s extraordinary flag. Click here to find out more about the Ceremony.
Want to get involved? You can upload your own image and message here.
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Access
Site Access
There is level access to the performance location.
The installation is open and wide for audiences to socially distance.
There is a mix of hard-standing and grass areas.
Viewing area
Space for wheelchair users, and a variety of seating options will be available. GDIF volunteers will offer directions from the nearest station.
Accessible Toilets
Cutty Sark Gardens (50p charge, Blue Badge free)
Mobiloo for Greenwich Fair
On-site walking distances
Approximately 20 minutes walking across the whole site. The site is open for you to choose where to go.
Respite and Access Areas
Space across the grounds to relax.
Access Area available for Greenwich Fair on lawns on the right as you enter through College Way.
Blue badge parking
Cutty Sark gardens, Park row (25 Park Row, London SE10 9NL), College Way Car Park
Blue badge available
Access drop-off point
College Way
Photo route
Available to download in ‘Where to Find it’ section.
Contact
Alex if you have any Access questions: [email protected] // 07899 893 935
Other audience questions, contact our Box Office: [email protected]
Show Access
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Audio Described (Digital)
- Easy Read Description Available – click here to download
Access content will be available online via your mobile phone. Please bring a charging pack if you are concerned about battery use.
Brochure
Large-print and Easy Read versions of the festival brochure will be available to download in advance or to pick up on the day. Visit our Access page for more information.
Content & Trigger Warnings: The piece uses themes of the climate emergency.
BSL interpreted description and Audio Description about the show is available on this page.
Where to find it
We Are Watching will take place at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN.
Supported by
We Are Watching is supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals, Arts Council England and Global Streets.