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The Weight of Water
5 September - 6 September | 2.30pm & 6.30pm | Birchmere Lake, Epstein Road, Thamesmead, SE28 8DQ
The stakes are high in this modern parable of global warming, which merges dance and circus on water to nailbiting effect.
This spectacular water-based event sees 6 incredible performers struggle for survival on an unpredictable floating stage. While politicians indulge in power games the performers deal with the impacts of their indecision as they fight to maintain a foothold on a floating platform which see-saws so violently that there’s a constant risk of falling. The stakes are high in this modern parable of global warming, which merges dance, circus and live music on water to nailbiting effect.
The Weight of Water is supported by Peabody, Royal Greenwich Festivals, The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Global Streets and Arts Council England.
Where to find it
Birchmere Lake, Epstein Road, THAMESMEAD, SE28 8DQ
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Site Access
Free to attend. Just show up.
Assistance Dogs Welcome.
This show is relaxed. This means you can come and go as you please, move around and make noise.
Level Access
There are level access routes at this site and it is hard standing.
There will be short ramps onto raised areas.
Access Viewing Areas
A staffed access viewing area for disabled audience members will be marked with a sign or flag. Space for wheelchair users, companions and seating with and without arms will be available.
The viewing area will have volunteers and staff available throughout the event.
Accessible Toilets
There will be accessible toilets on site
Blue badge parking
There is free unreserved parking on a first come first served basis on Southwood Road SE28 83Q. This is 0.1 miles from the performance space (5 minute walk).
Drop-off point
105 Epstein Rd, London SE28 8DQ
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Contact
For Accessibility questions, contact [email protected] // 07899 893 935
Show Access
BSL interpretation – Live BSL on 5th September at 6:30pm
Audio description – Live AD on 5th September at at 6:30pm
Easy Read Information – available to download and printed copies on site
Other access info:
Some of what you see may seem dangerous. It is performed by professionals who know how to do it safely.
Song lyrics available through QR code
Full access details and resources coming early July
About Panama Pictures
Dynamic, unpolished and at times spectacular, but also vulnerable and intimate. Panama Pictures makes performances on the cutting edge of dance and circus in which the disciplines blend effortlessly with one another and personal stories literally start to move. A new universe is created for each performance. Dance and acrobatics intertwined with classical music, electronic beats and vocals. The company draws its audience along with it into a sensory and physical story about universal themes. Choreographer Pia Meuthen finds her inspiration in literature and philosophy, translating her sources of inspiration into poetic images. The work touches the audience with its great physical impact and the underlying humanity throughout. She depicts worlds that are recognisable to the viewer, but also allow for their own interpretation. The performances are created through improvisation on the basis of thorough research and carried by the personalities of the charismatic performers; an international cast of dancers and circus artists with varying ages and backgrounds.
More Information
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