GDIF 2024 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 23 August-8 September 2024
Black Victorians
27 August | 2.15pm & 6.15pm | Cutty Sark Gardens
What to Expect: Dance | Family friendly
Free
“Black Victorians is inspired by Black Chronicles – The Missing Chapter, an ongoing curatorial research programme led by Autograph focused on unearthing nineteenth century photographs of black presences in Britain’s archives. Black Victorians is accompanied by a display of the Black Chronicles’ Exhibition In A Box produced by, and presented in association with, Autograph, London.”
This powerful dance performance by Artistic Director and Choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE is inspired by nineteenth century studio photographs of black men, women and children.
Exploring a complex, but often forgotten black presence in pre-Windrush Britain, this performance calls attention to previously hidden figures and challenges historical and contemporary perceptions.
Black Victorians is produced and co-commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG, Brighton Festival, Hat Fair and Without Walls and is currently touring across the UK.
“Rebellion is when you look society in the face and say
I understand who you want me to be, but I’m going to show you who I actually am.”
– Anthony Anaxagorou
Upcoming tour dates:
Merchant City Festival 30-31 July
Kensington and Chelsea Festival 13-14 August
The Big Feast – Appetite Stoke 26 August
GDIF 27 August
Lancashire Encounter 18 September
Derby Feste 24 September
Redbridge Outdoor Festival 16 October
More information on Black Victorians
How to attend
Black Victorians 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]
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Access
Pre-recorded Audio Description is available to download on your phone.
Touch Tour at 6pm.
BSL Interpreted performance at 6.15pm.
Check out our Access Information page for GDIF 2022 to learn more about our access practices.
Gallery
Credits
Artistic Director and Choreographer: Jeanefer Jean-Charles
Designer: Marsha Roddy
Creative Consultant: Martha Stylianou
Composer: DJ Walde
Producer: Nassy Konan
Supported by
Black Victorians is produced and co-commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG, Brighton Festival, Hat Fair and Without Walls and is currently touring across the UK.
Where to find it
Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9HT