- Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts and, in the words of The Guardian, makes an “unrivalled contribution to the happiness of the people of London”. GDIF is committed to breaking new ground in outdoor performance and raising the ambition, quality and diversity of outdoor work produced in the UK. GDIF forms part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals, an annual series of high-quality events organised by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to celebrate cultural vibrancy, and is the flagship annual event produced by FESTIVAL.ORG. festival.org/gdif
August 25 - August 26 2024
Pram People at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (UK)
A colourful celebration of community, connection and people who use prams.
Enter a surprisingly moving and moving world of audio-theatre, live performance and participatory pram-movement as renowned Australian company Polyglot Theatre lead you through a colourful celebration of connection between grown-ups and young people.
Follow curious clues, wondrous prompts and secret messages. Weave among other families in your newly decorated pram and discover newfound meaning in the magic of prams and the people who use them.
Polyglot Theatre’s 2024 UK tour of Pram People is supported by the Victorian Government through the Creative Victoria International Engagement program. The GDIF season is supported by the London Borough of Newham, Global Streets and Arts Council England with thanks to Discover Children’s Story Centre.
Access
- Buggies/prams are an important part of Pram People. All sizes and types are welcome!
- Parents/carers who are wheelchair users are welcome to participate with their child on their lap. Families with children in wheelchairs are welcome to participate if you feel it is appropriate. The soundscape focuses on the experience of parents/carers with babies/toddlers and buggies/prams specifically, so it may not appeal to families with children older than 4 years in wheelchairs.
- Adult participants (those who book in) will be given headphones to wear during the experience. The performance contains stories and prompts in English.
- Other family members and friends are welcome to attend for free as observers, and watch the colourful spectacle unfold. Observers do not need to book a ticket.
- Pram People will take place outdoors in daylight, on grass. There will be no bright or flashing lights, although there will be amplified sound for observers.
- Pram People celebrates the people who use buggies/prams. It is designed to be relaxed and stress-free. You can step out of the 60-minute experience at any time, and there will be a dedicated break-out space where you can take a break, feed your children or change a nappy.
- A visual story to help your family prepare for the experience is coming soon.
GDIF 2024
Acknowledgements
- The GDIF season of Pram People is supported by the London Borough of Newham, Global Streets and Arts Council England with thanks to Discover Children’s Story Centre. Polyglot Theatre’s 2024 UK tour of Pram People is supported by the Victorian Government through the Creative Victoria International Engagement program. The original development of Pram People was supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, and the City of Melbourne through the Arts and Creative Investment Partnerships fund and ArtPlay.
What to expect:
Watch the trailer
When
25 - 26 Aug 2024
Cost
FREE with bookings
Venue
Stratford Park, E154PT, London, United Kingdom
Age
- 3 months - 4+ years (pram users)
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Access
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Accessible Toilet
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Visual Story (Yes)
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Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
