Tag: Outdoor

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The Globe Theatre

Watch Shakespeare at The Globe Theatre. Here are a list of upcoming assisted performances:

Love’s Labour’s Lost
Passion, power, and poetry collide as four women arrive in Navarre on a diplomatic mission, testing the devotion of the King and his lords whose vows are undone by love, desire, and wit.

Signed Performance – Thursday 3rd September, 7:30 PM
Captioned Performance – Saturday 5th September, 7:30 PM
Audio Described Performance – Sunday 6th September, 1:00 PM

Much Ado About Nothing
The war is over, but the battle for love is just beginning – especially for Beatrice and Benedick.

Relaxed Performances – Wednesday 2nd September, 7:30 PM

Wheelchair access in The Globe
There are 2 positions available in The Globe: A platform in the Yard and the Boxes in the Middle Gallery.
The wheelchair platform in the yard is 1200 mm by 1200 mm in size.

Tickets: £5 – £88

Accessible loos, assistance dogs permitted, quiet space and induction loop is available.

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GREENWICH + DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026

This year’s theme WE MOVE and extraordinary line-up of performances celebrates London’s spirit of resilience and community in the face of life’s myriad challenges from 21 Aug—6 Sep.

Performances such as:

A PLACE BETWEEN MASS AND ECHOES
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
2.55PM + 5.20PM (25 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
This love letter to skate culture is a celebration of the power of self expression, resistance and joy, channelling the spirit of a generation in search of connection.
Contains loud music.

DO BIRDS DREAM OF FLYING?
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
1PM + 3.40PM (22 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
In this award-winning performance, an artfully designed rotating ladder directs eyes upwards, inviting audiences to
consider new perspectives on the world around us. As the ladder turns, the rules keep changing and elegance and poetry meet control and skill.
Live AD Sun 23, 1pm.

THE TORCH
MON 31 AUG
2.40PM (45 MINS)
GENERAL GORDON SQUARE, WOOLWICH, SE18 6AB
Inspired by the music and influence of Ebo Taylor, The Torch is a gig-theatreexperience where Afrobeat, hip-hop and rap meet live storytelling and DJ-led sound. At its core is a story of identity, pressure and self-discovery, tracing the journey from expectation to independence.
Live BSL 2.40pm.

CICATRIUS
SAT 5 SEPT
3.10PM (45 MINS)
START: WATERFRONT SQUARE
END: THEATRE ROOM, TESSA JOWELL BLVD
Scars become symbols of strength in this inclusive outdoor dance ritual pulsing with rhythm, movement and raw physicality. Inspired by ancient traditions from Sardinia and Catalonia, bodies collide, lift and unite in a powerful celebration of resilience, transformation and the joy of moving together.

KISMAT WALLA
THU 3 + FRI 4 SEP
2.15PM + 4.15PM (25 MINS WITH 5-10 MINS PRE SHOW)
QUEEN’S SQUARE, GREEN STREET, EAST HAM, E13 9JJ
A magical cart rolls into Queen’s Square carrying playful stories of fate and fortune, transforming one of London’s most vibrant marketplaces with this highly visual outdoor show for children and families. Inspired by the bustling energy of South Asian street markets, Kismat Walla combines magical puppetry, street theatre and storytelling in a world where fortunes shift, strangers cross paths and anything feels possible.

…And much more!

We are committed to creating an unforgettable experience for Deaf, disabled and Neurodivergent audiences and artists.

You can contact our Access Producer, Evie on access@festival.org or 07899 893 935.

She will aim to get back to you within 3 working days.

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Disability Festival in the Park

Come along for a fun-filled day celebrating inclusion and community spirit on:
🗓️ Wednesday 22 July
⏰ 12pm-7pm
📍 Christchurch Green, Wanstead, E11 2RH
Entry: Free
Music may begin before the formal festival opening.

Enjoy:
🎵 Incredible tribute acts featuring Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, and Ed Sheeran
🎾 Accessible sports
🎤 Stand up comedy
🎡 Funfair
🤩 and lots more!

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Summer Screens: Film Club

Join in at Canada Square Park for our summer Film Club running throughout July and August.

This season’s lineup of films features everything from recent releases and award winners to cult classics. Our packed program has something for everyone to enjoy.

If you’re in the mood for a rom-com, a sing-along, Bollywood, or Hollywood, you’ll find it all here at our Tuesday and Sunday evening screenings.

Our films are free to attend, just bring a picnic blanket and your favourite refreshments.

Films such as:
Black Panther (12)
Monsters Inc (U)
Grease (PG)
I Swear (12)
Wall-E (U)

Accessibility & Seating
Our summer screens are located outside on the grass, so we recommend bringing a picnic blanket to sit on.

If you need to bring a chair due to specific mobility or injury reasons, please speak to one of our helpful stewards first, before setting up. They will help identify a suitable spot where you can put out your chair without blocking the view for other film goers.

There is a dropped-curb in front of The entrance to the Ivy restaurant, for customers with wheelchairs to access the grass. Disabled customers take priority along this edge in front of the Ivy. Should you require assistance, a steward will be located in this area to provide additional support.

All our films will be screened with subtitles to aid viewers with hearing impairments.

If you have any questions about accessibility to any of our events, please email arts+events@canarywharf.com for further information.

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Everyman on the Canal

Everyman on the Canal runs from 29 June until 16 August, serving up the best of cinema all summer long. With no booking required, all screenings are walk-in. Arrive early, find your spot along the canal, and settle in for a great movie, complete with a delicious menu of both sweet and salty snacks.

And if tennis is your thing, you’re in the right place. We’ll be showing live Wimbledon coverage throughout the day from 29 June to 12 July, before films take over as evening falls.

Films such as:
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
ROMEO + JULIET
ZOOTROPOLIS
WONKA
LA LA LAND
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
DIRTY DANCING

Screenings at 12pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7.30pm. All screenings are free to attend but capacities are limited. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
The Granary Square steps will close at 22.00 each night.

IS ACCESSIBLE SEATING AVAILABLE?
We offer designated seating for guests with reduced mobility. Please speak to a team member if you need assistance.

IS THE EVENT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes – we have a dedicated area for wheelchair users with ramp access. If you need any assistance during your visit, please speak to a friendly member of our team who will be happy to help.

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The Croydonites Fringe

Croydonites is a festival of theatre and performance. Our mission is to showcase local theatre makers, and bring some of the best contemporary performance work from around the UK to Croydon doorsteps.

ROSIE YADID
WED 1 JULY / 7PM
In her debut solo hour, Rosie Yadid combines burlesque, musical theatre, storytelling and clown in this bittersweet love song to unsung divas and lyrical exploration of Jewish archetypes.
18+

EMMY FYLES
WED 1 JULY / 9PM
Join Emmy Fyles (BBC3, Comedy Central, LADbible) as she serves up her “multimedia extravaganza (PowerPoint show she made on her laptop) exploring why things are a dystopian-level bin fire for women in 2026.
(But, like, in a totally funny, cute way…)
18+

B!TCH ON THE MIC
THU 2 JULY / 7PM
Packed with sharp humour, surprising tenderness and a host of unruly characters who refuse to stay quiet, B!TCH ON THE MIC is both a performance and an unfiltered conversation with the inner critic.
Please note: This show contains strong language, partial nudity and themes of mental health and is not for the easily offended or faint-hearted.
Suitable for 18+

EMMA DAVIES
THU 2 JULY / 9PM
Join HR consultant, Alllison Pope, as she concludes the workforce restructure at Remark Insurance and delivers the final staff briefing. However, things don’t go to plan as her past won’t stay buried… not even in the slides.
Suitable for 18+

ANDY BONE
THU 2 JULY / 7.30PM
Fitzroy! A show ‘disguised as a lecture’ about the Captain of The Beagle – the ship that took Darwin to The Galápagos Islands. A light, educational show exploring class, empire, race and racism, mental health, love, jealousy and the weather.
16+

MADDIE HURLEY
FRI 3 JULY / 7PM
Doomsday is a bold multimedia theatre experience reimagining Croydon’s past, present, and possible futures. Blending archival footage, interviews, and live performance, three performers navigate cycles of regeneration, resilience, and reinvention. This work-in-progress invites audiences to question progress, place, and the enduring power of urban community.
Suitable for 12+

SISTER BRANDY BEX
FRI 3 JULY / 9PM
Join Sister Brandy Bex on a riotous journey through NHS madness. From dating doctors to dodging disaster, she’s turning it all into comedy gold. Outrageous stories, parody songs, and shameless camp spectacle: nursing’s never been this wild!
Suitable for 18+

AGUDO DANCE CO.
FRI 3 JULY / 7PM
Merging the rhythmic precision of Kathak, the fiery passion of flamenco, and the fluidity of contemporary dance, Agudo crafts a multi-layered exploration of a personal odyssey from West to East.
Suitable for 14+

MIKA HOCKMAN
FRI 3 JULY / 9PM
How do you tell your story when silence is law?
Un-Muted is a powerful solo performance that dives into the silence of legal spaces where voices are erased. Created from Mika Hockman’s groundbreaking research, this evocative piece weaves fractured language, haunting imagery, and untold truths about custody, alienation, and the invisible wounds left by silence. Don’t miss the chance to hear the voiceless speak.
Trigger warning: contains domestic violence content
18+

FUNMI ADEWOLE ELLIOTT
SAT 4 JULY / 1PM
In a City, Near a Forest is a solo storytelling performance in which Dr Kemi Oloruntobi’s forestry career talk transforms into a journey through childhood memories, her grandmother’s folktales, and her fascination with forest ecology. Through four treasured stories and the call-and-response of African storytelling, she explores curiosity, connection and heritage.
Suitable for 8+

ROB DUNCAN
SAT 4 JULY / 5PM
An award-winning printer shares his journey in the print industry and the journey of printing through history. This show celebrates Rob Duncan’s 15+ years in the printing industry and debuts a new category of dramatic arts – performance printing.
Suitable for 16+

JENNY LOCKYER
SAT 4 JULY / 6PM
An original one-woman show featuring theatrical shenanigans and very funny songs!
Suitable for 14+

STARDUST
SAT 4 JULY / 7.15PM
A glitter-soaked tragicomedy from a fallen icon with nothing left to lose – except the will to perform, her accoutrements and possibly her marbles.
Expect 24-carat cabaret, glamour, a constellation of chaos, a confetti of catharsis, and a show-stopping finale of hope.
Suitable for 14+

HOME GROWN
SAT 4 JULY / 8PM
Home Grown brings together Croydon’s brightest and best spoken word performers from across all parts of our wonderfully diverse community, exploring themes of love, sex, death, the urban environment and the lived experience of all the cultures and peoples that combine to make the Cronx a unique creative environment.
16+

JAKE YAPP
SAT 4 JULY / 8.30PM
Welcome to Britain’s brightest new game show for 1976!
It’s a bit like watching an old episode of the Generation Game, only the host is only faintly masking crippling self-doubt, the assistant hates him, and the set is made of cardboard. Ok, it’s EXACTLY like the Generation Game. Expect a total unawareness of political correctness, barely-contained chaos, and a lot of cigarettes flying about.
Suitable for 16+

Granny Pearl – A Magical Tale of the Sea!
SUN 5 JULY / 2PM
Spending time with Granny Pearl is always magical with her tales of the sea and we’re off to the seaside for a special boat trip to meet her! Interactive storytelling, puppetry, play, original live music and song combine in this gentle and engaging theatre performance telling the story of Granny Pearl; a granny who’s 103 and happens to be… a mermaid!
Suitable for 0-6 years

PETER AND THE WOLF
SUN 5 JULY / 2PM
Peter & the Wolf is a magical new production of Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved musical masterpiece, featuring live music and dance.
Created especially for children aged 2-7 years and their grown-ups, this enchanting show introduces little ones to orchestral instruments, where each sound brings a different character to life. Now reimagined as a playful, theatrical and sensory dance experience, this timeless tale unfolds through movement, music and storytelling.
Suitable for 2-7 years (and their grown ups)

GEEKY BEATS
SUN 5 JULY / 3.30PM
Critical Hits! celebrates anime, video game, movie, and TV soundtracks, all reimagined with a unique jazzy twist. South London-based Geeky Beats brings pop culture classics to life with traditional big band flair in a show you won’t want to miss.
Suitable for all ages

SANSKRUTI DANCE
SUN 5 JULY / 4PM
Aranyani, Goddess of forests and the wild, is dying. To recover – and for the plants and animals that she supports to thrive – she needs nourishment and balance in the world. It is down to a spiritual Sage and a Scientist – and you, the audience – to discover how to save her.
Suitable for 7+ years

JULIAN GYPENS
SUN 5 JULY / 5PM
The show smashes two contradictory art-forms together in a daring balancing act. Where the tale of a man and his tragic separation from his rear-end is woven with choreography and gags. Can this comedian reunite with his long-lost buns, or is he cursed to dance with nothing to shake?
Suitable for 18+

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The Cally Festival

Caledonian Road is one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and host to the Cally Festival, an annual celebration of everything the area has to offer. Each year, for one day, we close the road and over 7000 people come together to throw a huge party in it.

Expect music, performance, art, activities, creative workshops and much more. We also open the road to a street market of delicious food to eat and brilliant things to buy. The Cally Festival is a free event for the whole community.

Areas and activities include:

Weeds School
Learn about herbs and flavour at Weeds School’s free seasoning-making workshops, where you’ll create your own blend to take home.

Line Dancing with Val Almeida

Main Stage
The Main Stage is the beating heart of Cally Festival – a vibrant open-air celebration of music, creativity and community spirit. From soul and reggae to rock, funk and genre-blending sounds, enjoy performances from Brunk!, Nkombu, DJ Kerol Garcia, Key Changes, Rhythm Explorers, IFO Band and Britain’s Got Reggae artists.

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Floodshare

FLOODSHARE was created as part of the Cally Fest Young People’s Performance Project from creative explorations of the relationship between our inner lives and the world outside, uncovering shared feelings about housing, city life, isolation, and the search for connection.

Inspired by a real flood that struck Caledonian Road on 24th February, the piece weaves together fictional characters drawn from personal experience to tell a story that reflects the Cally community and hopefully, something of yourself.

Led by Odd Eyes Theatre with the Stuart Low Trust, a charity working with people affected by isolation and mental health struggles.

FREE. No booking required – just show up at the address!

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Pavilion on The Green – Wellbeing programme

Get active this spring and summer!

From 29 April to 27 September, Enfield Council, in partnership with Better, is offering a programme of free weekly activities at the Pavilion on The Green in Edmonton – and everyone’s welcome.

Start your week with a Health Walk every Tuesday at 9:45am. It’s a friendly and relaxed way to enjoy the outdoors, stay active and connect with others. The walk sets off from the Pavilion on The Green.

Wednesdays from 4 to 5pm are for the whole family with a fun and energising Full Body Conditioning class – suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Saturday mornings at 10am are all about good vibes and movement with Dance Fitness. Join friends, family, or come solo to dance your way into the weekend.

All activities take place at the Pavilion on The Green, N9 9DX, next to Edmonton Green Overground Station.

Please note, activities will be cancelled in the event of severe weather.

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