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Filmed live by Martin Collins at Sadler’s Wells, London. Russell Maliphant paints his own interpretation with movement, light and shadow to create a poetic journey, with the exceptional dancers of Russell Maliphant Dance Company.
Become part of King’s Cross Summer Sounds this year by joining our community choir and perform as a part of Fire Songs, a unique choral experience.
Join an open air Tai Chi class in the park this summer! Breathe deep and connect with nature, make new friends and enjoy the beautiful setting of Greenwich Park.
Join an open-air Tango Class & Milonga in the park this summer, for FREE! Embrace the passion and elegance of Tango in Greenwich Park.
Combining crinolines, corsets and boxing boots, our Queen B's remind us not to take older women for granted.
Doris Drake, self-titled Dragon Sanctuary Director and mytho-ecological warrior, needs your help!
The Green Goddess. Your local independent Beer Cafe & Microbrewery, coming to Summer in the Park 2024.
Come along to Maryon Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups.
Ceilidh Tree features talented musicians known for their infectious energy and masterful performances. From the fiddle to the flute, every note invites you to feel the warmth and joy of folk music.
We're not your typical scientists; we're the cool, nutty ones who turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.
Come along to Gallions Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups.
Come along to Queenscroft Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups.
Paige Denham is a visual artist and community educator who loves colour and working with purpose to enrich communities.
Greenwich Park Youth Festival - Full programme to be confirmed, please check back later or sign up to our mailing list and be the first to receive all the details.
Audrey Xiarui Corno (she/they) is a participatory arts facilitator, specialising in drama and dance. Currently, she is the lead facilitator for Dramatic Voices at Tramshed, runs theatre in education workshops for Freshwater Theatre.
Step into a world of balance and backwards skating at Greenwich Park, as part of the exciting Greenwich Park Youth Festival! We're teaming up with Vibes on Vibes to bring you a Silent Disco Backward Skating Jam that’s all about mastering the art of skating with a fun twist.
The NYJO Under 18s is a Saturday programme for talented young jazz musicians aged 14-18, offering training, ensemble-playing, performance opportunities and jams to develop your technique and your creativity.
Brass Rascals (AKA Brasscals) are a band composed of session musicians that tour with different artists and play in the London and UK music scene.
Fish Out of Water is a fresh, family-friendly outdoor dance performance using hip hop, interactive sculptures & responsive music to explore themes of belonging, otherness, displacement & migrancy.
Ceilidh Tree features talented musicians known for their infectious energy and masterful performances. From the fiddle to the flute, every note invites you to feel the warmth and joy of folk music.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cygnet Square with Vibes on Vibes, as we bring you a Silent Disco Skate Jam like no other! This event is all about embracing new experiences, learning fresh skills, and enjoying the rhythm on wheels.
Join in with a community drawing that celebrates everything about Greenwich. No artistic skill or prior experience is needed, just an open mind and the willingness to join in with a fun collective event that will lead to something very special. All materials and support provided.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cygnet Square with Vibes on Vibes, as we bring you a Silent Disco Skate Jam like no other! This event is all about embracing new experiences, learning fresh skills, and enjoying the rhythm on wheels.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cygnet Square with Vibes on Vibes, as we bring you a Silent Disco Skate Jam like no other! This event is all about embracing new experiences, learning fresh skills, and enjoying the rhythm on wheels.
Unicorn Frequency is a fiery ensemble of international jazz, classical and traditional musicians from across Europe with glowing international careers on guitar, accordion, double bass and percussion.
Lily Moore’s stunning new EP ‘Before I Change My Mind, Again’ marks the renaissance of one of the UK’s most enthralling, soulful voices.
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, consisting of Tom Rees, Zac White, Ethan Hurst, and Eddie Rees, has rapidly risen in the music world since their debut EP "The Non-Stop" in 2020.
Queer Tango London is more than just dancing; it's a community. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone with open arms.
Following the closure of long-time collaborator Greenwich Dance, Arts Trust takes full creative control and expands the programme of free festivals in beautiful parks and public spaces across Greenwich, Bexley and Tendring.
Participation in Summer in the Park means gaining exposure and engaging with locals and visitors who attend our festivals. It's not just a festival; it's a chance to be part of a community-driven celebration.
We’re looking for stewards to be a part of Summer in the Park 2024. At outdoor family events from June through to August, stewards will be ensuring all visitors have an incredible time in the sun.
Fractured is a new production by composer Jill Jarman created for and performed by Dame Evelyn Glennie, Catrin Finch and Hugo Ticciati.
We are looking to appoint our new Producer (Communities and Engagement) who will take a leading role in our participation initiatives, steering our efforts in line with our four theories of change during a period of significant growth and relationship building throughout London and Tendring.
Produced and Directed by Martin Collins, Vortex filmed live at Sadler's Wells Theatre will be broadcast on the BBC4, Sunday 21st January, 9PM
Summer in the Park is more than an event; it's a community-led, co-designed programme that brings life to both 'forgotten spaces' and heritage sites like Greenwich Park.
The Hidden Career Ladder, a unique initiative designed to demystify and open doors to careers in the creative industries for individuals from low socio-economic communities.
Our outdoor classes, set in the picturesque locations across London, offer a unique blend of physical activity, mental relaxation, and social connection.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news of a new partnership between King’s Cross Summer Sounds, Kings Place and Frozen Light, a groundbreaking theatre company.
This momentous achievement opens up a plethora of opportunities for us to strengthen our mission of delivering world-class festivals and promoting equality and diversity programmes.
Jill Jarman receives the 2023 commission from Catalyst, Arts Trust’s EDI systemic change programme. She will create a new full length production called Fractured, working with Dame Evelyn Glennie, Catrin Finch, and Hugo Ticciati.
Scheduled to air in 2024, the production, commissioned by BBC Arts and filmed by Martin Collins from Arts Trust Productions, will screen in its entirety.
The heartrending, classic coming-of-age story of the relationship between a boy and a wild bird of prey, powerfully retold through the medium of dance.
What is it about train journeys that makes me think about the stories of people’s lives. Each passenger has a narrative, a tale to tell, each one written and rewritten, made and remade through memory and imagination.
Silent Lines, filmed for broadcast, was inspired by Maliphant’s research and explorations in movement and anatomy to create rich and resonant aesthetics for the stage using a blend mix of music, movement, animated video projection, and lighting
Commissioned by Sky Arts, Art 50 and Co-funded by the Barbican, it both features and was created with young dancers from London who weren’t able to vote in the EU referendum.
Phoenix Dance Theatre, filmed for broadcast, perform a major contemporary dance work, choreographed by Sharon Watson, that explores the story of those who arrived in the UK on the SS Empire Windrush.
Echoes from the Birdcage is a new composition to emerge from Dame Evelyn Glennie's time as the PRS Foundation and Kings Cross Musician in Residence.
Emancipation of Expressionism is an 11-minute dance theatre film from Boy Blue Entertainment, choreographed by Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy and directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle.
Street culture is brought to life in this immersive storytelling adventure that unfolds in a purpose-built graffiti installation.
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Well done to everyone involved in running and funding this wonderful free festival! Keep doing this!
EFDSS - Katy Spicer
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Great to have an accessible and free event that supports people’s love of music
King’s Cross Summer Sounds Audience Member
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Great day of activity for the kids with culture, music and fun
Summer in the Park Audiance Member
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this is one of the most amazing experiences my daughter has ever experienced
Fire Songs: PMLD Audience Member
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