Patois

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A story of culture, lost languages, longing and belonging

British-Caribbean choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE (Eurovision 2023, London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant) reawakens the unwritten language of Patois, telling a story of culture, lost languages, longing and belonging. Of the movement of people across continents and the dialect which is at risk of being lost forever.

Blending captivating traditional Caribbean choreography with exhilarating contemporary dance and an original Caribbean-folk score, Patois reawakens cultures, stories and generations of the past.

Performance and Locations:

Saturday 24 August | 1 pm & 3:30 pm | Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, SE10 9HT

Thursday 29 August | 1 pm & 3:30 pm | General Gordon Square, Woolwich SE18 6FH

Sunday 1 September| 1 pm & 3:30 pm | Abbey Wood Park Playground, Abbey Wood, SE2 9PG

Saturday 7 September | 2.45 pm & 5 pm |Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank Waterfront, E20 2AQ

Patois is supported by Arts Council England, Royal Borough of Greenwich, The London Borough of Newham, Lendlease, London Legacy Development Corporation, Without Walls, Eastbank and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Patios is commissioned and produced by Without Walls, Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Brighton Festival and GDIF 2024.

Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE

Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE is a globally respected Creative Director and Producer with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in large-scale performances, opening ceremonies, stadium events, outdoor spectacles, carnivals, and parades.

As a leading authority in mass movement and public engagement, Jeanefer creatively harnesses dance and movement for the empowerment of individuals and is passionate about ensuring overlooked communities are made visible.

For over 20 years they have designed and delivered artistic solutions for some of the world’s most iconic events including a section for the Queens Platinum Jubilee Pageant, the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace, all four of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies, The F.A. Cup Final 2016 Opening Ceremony at Wembley, and the first-ever Big Dance – which broke a world record.

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Site Access

Free. Just show up.

Assistance Dogs Welcome.

Access Viewing Areas 

An access viewing area for disabled audience members will be marked with a sign or flag at each event. Space for wheelchair users, companions and seating with and without arms will be available.

Level Access

Each location will have level access across the site and from the nearest transport links.

Greenwich Town Centre – Sat 24 Aug

Accessible Toilets - Cutty Sark Gardens

Changing Places in National Maritime Museum 320m from Cutty Sark Gardens

Blue badge parking  - Cutty Sark Gardens, Park Row (25 Park Row, London SE10 9NL), College Way Car Park

Drop-off point- Greenwich Church St, London SE10 9BL

General Gordon Square, Woolwich – Thu 29 Aug

Accessible Toilets- Tesco Extra has accessible toilets. Ask customer services for a radar key.

Woolwich Works has a Changing Places facility 650m from General Gordon Sqaure.

Blue badge parking- Woolwich Arsenal Station Car Park, or on-street parking on Calderwood Street, Monk Street, Powis Street.

Drop-off point- General Gordon Square SE18 6FH

Abbey Wood Park – Sun 1 Sep

Accessible Toilets – there will be an accessible Portaloo onsite.

Blue badge parking- Finchale Road (SE2 9PG)

Drop-off points- Abbey Wood Park, Finchale Road (SE2 9PG)

Stratford – Sat 7 Sep- Dancing City

A Quiet Space will be avaible for anyone who wishes to escape the crowds for some chillout time in a low sensory comfortable environment.

Many peaceful areas have shade and seating across the park.

Accessible Toilets and Changing Places – The Podium: Accessible toilets and Changing Places– ask in Riverside East café for a Radar key.

Westfield Stratford City  – Accessible toilets on various levels. Changing Places on the ground floor between Made by Society and Watches of Switzerland, radar key from staff and guest services.

Blue badge parking  – Westfield Stratford Car Park. Charges may apply.

Drop-off point  – Westfield Avenue

Contact  

For Access questions, contact [email protected] // 07899 893 935  