Silence !

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A wildly joyful celebration opens Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2024 with stunning visuals and soul-stirring live percussion.

First there is silence. Then, from deep within the earth, a rumble of drums, as sound, metal and fire erupt to the surface. Evoking Woolwich’s industrial and manufacturing past, this spectacular fusion of percussion and pyrotechnics will open this year’s festival with an invigorating wave of energy.

Silence ! is supported by The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Berkeley, Adami and Arts Council England.

Les Commandos Percu

Les Commandos Percu, have spent over 20 years creating a jaw dropping spectacles. Their work has been described as, ‘an essential sparkle to the fusion between music and fireworks is movement: street to street, amongst the public, the pyro-musicians enlighten the sky with their rhythms.’ ‘ The company have traveled the world with their talent for creation and their specialised knowledge of fireworks.

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.

Dogs are not permitted on the grounds of the Royal Artillery Barracks for Silence! Assistance dogs are permitted to all GDIF events

Site Access

Free to attend. Just show up.

Assistance Dogs Welcome.

We expect this event to be busy and crowded. You may need to queue to enter and exit the site. Speak to a festival staff member if you cannot queue due to an access requirement.

Level Access

There are level access routes and short ramps onto raised areas.

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.

Accessible Toilets 

There will be accessible toilets on site.

Blue badge Parking

Woolwich – Calderwood Street Car Park has 17 blue badge parking bays.

Here is the route from the Car Park to site https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWs18LReR28YUc6s6

If you require dropped kerbs please cross John Wilson Street (South Circular Road) at the junction with Wellington Road.

Drop off Point

Wellington Road SE18 6QB

As the site is on a red route there is no drop off point directly outside the site entrance

Contact  

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

Show Access

Speech Free

Easy Read Visual Guide- coming soon

On The Move – Audience Experience

The audience is invited to move around and follow the action as the performers make their way to the main stage. You can view the whole event from the access viewing area if you prefer.

Sensory Information

Silence contains loud drumming, sudden sounds, smoke and fireworks.