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THE SALAMANDER Newsletter No 2
WCOFF Diary
WCOFF events are denoted by:
Event - Bartholomew Fair https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/bartholomew-fair
Date:- 31st August – 16th September 2023
21st August – 2nd September, 18:15 hrs every day Cost: FREE
Time/Location
Vertical dancers
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present this breath- taking performance on the iconic façade of Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.
An enduring symbol of hope for Londoners for more than 300 years, director Melecio Estrella has taken inspiration from the inscription Resurgam (I shall rise), carved onto the south portico of the cathedral, to create this aweinspiring performance, which explores what it takes to be optimistic in challenging times.
BANDALOOP, is co-produced and co-commissioned by the City Corporation and Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.
Location: St Paul’s Cathedral Churchyard (Southside). Duration: 30 minutes
What to expect: Aerial / Dance / Circus
Who to contact
• Vertical dancers are scheduled to perform an aerial spectacle suspended from St Paul’s Cathedral, kick-starting the three-week Bartholomew Fair https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/resurgam/
• Other performances include a night-time projection installation creating an extraordinary, illuminated journey through the City’s intriguing streets and hidden squares
https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/ markets-merriment-and-mayhem-week-1/ alongside an arts- filled, night-time cultural trail throughout the City. https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/primus/
• Bartholomew Fair is part of the City Corporation’s Destination City programme, which sets out a vision for the Square Mile to become a world-leading leisure destination for UK and international visitors, workers, and residents to enjoy. https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/bartholomew-fair-marketplace/
• The 2023 reimagining of the iconic Bartholomew Fair brings a modern twist to the historic event in a celebration of the City of London’s heritage and contemporary culture. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/bartholomew-fair
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