GDIF 2024 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 23 August-8 September 2024
Encounters
27 August | 1pm, 2.30pm & 5.40pm | Lewin Lawn
Duration: 30min
What to Expect: Great for Kids | Participate
Free
The benefits of play on mental health and well-being are widely recognised.
In this performance installation, you have the chance of flexing your play muscles as you collaborate with others in creating a series of beautiful and unexpected images from the simplest of props.
More information on Encounters
How to attend
Encounters is free to attend.
Site Access
There is level access to each Greenwich Fair performance location.
The site is open and wide for audiences to socially distance, however some shows may be more busy than others.
There is a mix of hard-standing and grass areas. There will be short ramps onto any higher ramped 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.
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
Access Area available for Greenwich Fair on lawns on the right as you enter through College Way. Space across the grounds to relax.
Accessible Toilets
Located at Cutty Sark Gardens with 50p charge, Blue Badge free.
Blue badge parking
Cutty Sark gardens, Park row (25 Park Row, London SE10 9NL), College Way Car Park
Access drop-off point
College Way
Photo route
Available to download in the ‘Where to Find it’ section below.
Contact
For Access questions, contact [email protected] // 07899 893 935
Other audience questions, contact our Box Office: [email protected]
Follow GDIF on social media or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about Encounters.
Access
BSL Interpreted performance at 1pm.
Check out our Access Information page for GDIF 2022 to learn more about our access practices.
Encounters Trailer
Credits
Concept: Gabriele Boccacini
Original score: Riccardo Ruggeri
Performers: Stefano Bosco, Dario Prazzoli, Gigi Piana, Sara Ghirlanda
Production: Stalker Teatro
Supported by
Encounters at Greenwich Fair is supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals, Arts Council England and Old Royal Naval College.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Piedmont.