"The Medal Ceremony" 19-22 June 08

You would expect a medal ceremony to involve anthems, tears, euphoria and rivalry. Well this one does all of that and more! As well as podiums, medals and flags, Festival athletes will tell the story of their triumph over adversity using sign language interpreted song and aerial performance on the top of incredible bendy sway poles. Accompanied by torch songs and anthems, this new collaboration brings an inspiring new perspective to traditional medal ceremonies as imagined by Deaf and disabled artists.

This is a co-production with Australian acrobatic sway-pole dancers Strange Fruit (pictured) and will be performed as part of the Greenwich and Docklands festival in June. This will be a must-see event.

The Medal Ceremony
Cutty Sark Gardens
19-22 June FREE
Thurs 7pm;
Fri 1pm & 7pm;
Sat 2pm & 7pm;
Sun 1pm & 3.30pm
(runs approx 25 mins)
Venue information: www.greenwich.gov.uk
Access: Level access to performance space. Disabled parking is available. Specially adapted toilet available in Cutty Sark Gardens.

Supported by Greenwich Council, Arts Council England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
A GDIF co-commission with Liberty, London’s Disability Rights Festival