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Gravity at Greenwich Docklands International Festival
Opening Night Spectacle at Greenwich Docklands International Festival
GRAVITY
OPENING NIGHT SPECTACLE AND FIREWORKS
Presented in association with Greenwich Dance
Thursday 24 June, 10pm (Gates open 9.30pm) FREE
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
This dance extravaganza will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief as Catalan choreographer Toni Mira creates gravity-defying magic in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum.
For one night only, Greenwich’s iconic Queen’s House will be transformed into a giant play house for 10 local dancers, accompanied by original music from composer Jules Maxwell, exquisite imagery from film maker Roswitha Chesher and fireworks. Previously only seen in Spain, Toni Mira’s innovative concept receives its UK premiere at GDIF, in a brand new production created specially for the Festival’s opening night.
Greenwich and Docklands London Festival
The Greenwich and Docklands London Festival (Greenwich+Docklands International Festival) takes place each summer in the two locations. Last year, 2009 it was from June 24th to the fourth of July.
Docklands London Festival
Looking ahead to 2010, plans are now being developed for exciting new commissions, breathtaking London premieres from international companies and a host of spectacular treats for GDIF’s growing and enthusiastic audiences. Following the 2009 Festival’s focus on the theme of Water, next year our featured element will be Earth, with events and performances exploring the environment, together with Greenwich and East London’s global connections. The full programme will be announced in April 2010.