August 18/19 2005, Thursday/Friday, 6pm/9pm (continues until August 20/21 2005, Saturday/Sunday, from 3pm on both days)

LAST WEEK OF THREE-WEEK, “TRAFALGAR SQUARE FESTIVAL,” WITH MUSIC (BOTH TRADITIONAL & OPERA) PLUS PERFORMANCES FROM MADRID, THE NETHERLANDS, ETC., REFLECTING, “THE CITY CELEBRATES,” SPREAD OVER FOUR DAYS

One of the recent press releases from the Mayor’s office enlightened us about an interesting and very international event taking place this weekend…, ‘The Trafalgar Square Festival features work being seen in the UK for the first time, plus brand new commissions from the UK and overseas, and has been devised to respond to the historic surroundings of the square, whilst reflecting the vibrancy and energy of London as a modern city. The Trafalgar Square Festival's overall theme is City Rites and reflects on modern life in the capital. Each week focuses on a different idea.’ The release then goes on to quote Ken Livingstone. ‘The Mayor said: “Historically, Trafalgar Square has always been a space for people to come together, whether in protest or celebration. Since we improved it, the square has experienced a renaissance and is now widely considered to be more than an iconic tourist attraction, or somewhere to sit or meet people. It has become London's stage and one of the world's most exciting outdoor venues.” Performing on all four days is Yellow Earth’s “Chinese Two-Step: 1925-2005,” which the press release tells us that, ‘The colour red will envelop the Square as wedding dances follow the changing styles from the 1950s to the present day.’
 

Thursday sees the London premiere of a “Clockwork” performance by Warner & Consorten (The Netherlands). Friday sees “Red Earth,” come to the Square, ‘…to create an extraordinary and evocative performance combining music, dance, fire and water effects.’ Saturday sees performaces by, ”In the Dhol Drums by Dhol Academy/Walk the Plank,” ”Kinetica Bloco” and ”Samsalamat” whilst Sunday sees performances by, ”Calle 4 by Provisional Danza,” from Madrid as well as, ”Pink Jukebox” and ”Up in the Air by Hatstand Opera.” When you go along to Trafalgar Square look out for other HowToEnjoy.co.uk subscribers joining our city to celebrate!
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E: (see london.gov.uk website)
L: Trafalgar Square
T: Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines)
W: http://www.hatstandopera.co.uk/
http://www.london.gov.uk/
http://www.pinkjukebox.co.uk/
http://www.provisionaldanza.com/
http://www.samsalamat.com/
http://www.walktheplank.co.uk/
http://www.warnerenconsorten.nl/
http://www.yellowearth.org/
X: http://www.howtoenjoy.co.uk/cities/madrid.htm
http://www.howtoenjoy.info/interests/festivals.htm
 

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