Presented By Ramshacklicious & Hijinx

Truth!

23 - 24 August | 14:05 & 16:20 | General Wolfe Piazza, Observatory Hill, Greenwich Park, SE10 8XJ

Duration: 30 Minutes

What to Expect: Dance

A playful call to action and quiet rebellion fusing games, theatre, dance and participation

A playful call to action and quiet rebellion fusing games, theatre, dance and participation.  

As the rebellion arrive – an inclusive merry band of troublemakers – full of hope, comedy and a purpose to disrupt the public norm, you are invited to join in with their unfurling games exploring power, control and curiosity.

The excitement bubbles until we – the people – are united in a joyful riot of love. 

Weight(less) is supported by Royal Parks, Royal Greenwich Festivals, The Royal Borough of Greenwich and Arts Council England.

About Ramshacklicious & Hijinx

Ramshacklicious – are Southwest anarchic theatre troublemakers, creating high quality, subversive, contemporary theatrical experiences for the outdoors and repurposed spaces since 2006.

Hijinx are widely considered to be one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies, creating exhilarating, subversive theatre with learning disabled and/or autistic performers. From large to small scale for both indoor and outdoors.

 

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

General Wolfe Piazza, Observatory Hill, Greenwich Park, SE10 8XJ

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Site Access

All shows at Greenwich Fair are free to attend. Just show up!
Assistance Dogs Welcome

Greenwich Fair will take place at the top of the Greenwich Park Hill, next to the Observatory. There is a step free access route which takes approximately a 10-15 minute walk from St Mary’s Gate following the road.

An accessible buggy with 1 wheelchair space and up to 4 companions will be available (on a first-come-first-served basis, provided by the Royal Parks team) between St Mary’s Gate and the Pavilion Café in Greenwich Park in both directions. Times and details coming soon .

There will be signage on site with all important show and access information.

Level Access

There is level access to each performance location.

There is a mix of hard-standing and grass areas. Trackway will be used to create accessible routes.

There will be short ramps onto any raised areas.

Access Viewing areas 

Each performance location will have an access viewing area for disabled audience members marked with a sign or flag. Space for wheelchair users, companions and seating with and without arms will be available.

Distances between sites

The festival site is contained to the top of Greenwich Park surrounding the viewpoint. Each performance space is up to 5 minutes walk from each other and some are less than 1 minute’s distance from each other.

Check the map and brochure to plan your route or ask a volunteer who can direct you to an information point.

Low Sensory Space and Access Areas 

A covered Low Sensory Space and Access Area will be on site for anyone who needs it.

The Access Area will have volunteers and staff available for access information throughout the day.

At the Access Area and Low Sensory Space there will be ear defenders, easy read guides, large print resources and sensory toys.

Exact location of access area coming soon.

Across the park there are many peaceful areas with bench seating and shade.

All shows at Greenwich Fair are relaxed. This means you can come and go as you please, move around and make noise.

Accessible Toilets 

Revolootion (formerly Mobiloo) changing places facilities with a hoist and changing bench will be available at Greenwich Fair. Please bring a sling to use the hoist.

Greenwich Park also has accessible toilets behind the Royal Observatory. A radar key is needed for these.

Blue badge parking  

Greenwich Park, car parking via Blackheath Gate only ( Greenwich Park Car Park South, London SE10 8QY)

Drop-off points

Greenwich Park Car Park (Enter at Blackheath Gate, and drop off at Car Park by turning to Great Cross Avenue)

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The car park can get very busy, so spaces are available on a first come first served basis

Assisted Routes and Enhanced Access

BSL and Deaf/hard of hearing access

On Saturday 23rd August, there will be a BSL interpreted performance of shows with speech.

On both days there will be:

-A BSL interpreter at the access information point

-A suggested route/schedule for speech free and Deaf friendly shows

Audio Description

On Sunday 24th August, there will be an Assisted Audio Described route.

To book on to one of these routes email [email protected] or contact 07899 893 935

Easy Read + Suggested Routes

Easy Read material will be available on both days digitally and in printed copies.

There will be a suggested route for anyone who wants extra support planning their day.

Details of routes and enhanced access provisions coming early July.

Contact  

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

For other audience questions, contact our Box Office: [email protected]

Show Access

Speech Free – there is no spoken word at all in the show

Join In – Audience can take part in the performance

Sensory spectacle – There will be smoke and sound effects

BSL – This show is deaf friendly and has been devised in collaboration with a deaf consultant

Audio description – Live AD 24TH August

Easy Read Information – available to download and printed copies on site

Other access info:

Part of the AD Assisted Route on 24th August

Full access details and resources coming early July

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