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Above And Beyond
22 August | 7pm | Beresford Square, Woolwich, SE18 6AR
Key info
Free and unticketed – Just show up
Gaze up in awe as eight parkour performers embark on a breathtaking journey across landmark buildings in Woolwich.
Following the success of Life Lines at GDIF 2024, the French company Lézards Bleus return with their virtuosic combination of movement and climbing skills, to interpret this year’s theme of “Above and Beyond”.
With new music by Roma Yagnik (“Resurgam” GDIF 2023) and a finale set from the Greenwich-based Citizens of the World Choir, this specially commissioned event opens GDIF’s 30th festival in celebration of mutual support and limitless possibility.
Above and Beyond is supported by The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Berkeley and Arts Council England.
About The Artists
Cie Lézards Bleus
It was in 1992 that Antoine Le Menestrel founded with a climber friend Franck Scherrer the Lézards Bleus Company of which he is today choreographer and dancer. The Lézards Bleus Company creates hybrid façade dance shows which contribute to the transformation of views on urban and natural spaces. Each show is a unique recreation for a specific architectural score and a particular human context.
Citizens of the World Choir
Citizens of the world choir is a professional organisation & musical family that celebrates the artistry, heritage and humanity of people seeking sanctuary, and their allies. They advocate for understanding, dignity and kindness through the transformative impact of music and song.
More Information
Promotional photography will take place at this event.
If you do not wish to be featured in our content, please ask one of our volunteers (easily noticeable, in their pink t-shirts) for a no photography sticker.
Where to find it
Beresford Square, Woolwich, SE18 6AR
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Access
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 General Gordon and Beresford Square.
There will be short ramps onto raised areas.
There will be a mix of hard and soft standing.
Access Viewing Area
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
Beresford Square accessible public toilets will be open for Above and Beyond
Local businesses in the town centre have accessible toilets, some require a radar key
Blue badge parking
Available at Woolwich Arsenal Station Car Park, or on-street parking on Calderwood Street, Monk Street, Powis Street
Drop-off points
Wellington Street ///cute.prefer.gets
Contact
For Accessibility questions contact: [email protected] // 07899 893 935
Show Access
On the move – This performance moves from a start location to an end location. There will be a guided access route with viewing areas at the start and end location.
BSL interpretation – live BSL of choir performance
Captioned – song lyrics will be captioned on the screen at Gordon Square
Audio description – Live audio description will be available. To book a headset email [email protected]
Easy Read Information – available to download online and printed copies onsite
Other access info:
There will be access staff on site to support D/deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent audiences and guide those who need assistance throughout the performance.
Full access details and resources coming early July
