Supplier
AFRIKA! AFRIKA!
The Tented Palaces, O2 Arena
London
United Kingdom
Fri, 16th May 2008 - Sat, 31st May 2008
PLEASE NOTENo performances on Mondays
Admittance 1 hour and 15 minutes before the show begins
Each performance lasts for about 2.5 hours including a 30-minute interval Prices vary depending on show time and date from Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday
AFRIKA! AFRIKA! would love to show you just how rich this culinary culture is –diverse, fresh and bursting with flavour. We look forward to welcoming you to an incredible, unforgettable experience.
. André Heller's sensual discovery of Africa fascinates the audience with its tempo, energy and the zest of life that is oozing out of the tent. The troupe travelled through Africa for two years between Mali and Morocco, and Egypt and South Africa, to all the coasts and the heart of the continent. They even searched the African diaspora for more than 100 artists, eccentrics, dancers, singers and musicians who had that special something. This circus theatre offers sensous pleasure to children and adults, workers and intellectuals. Unbelievable acrobatics, intoxicating rhythms and costumes of exceptional beauty will entrance you for more than two hours.
The pole artists from the troupe Hakuna Matata, (Swahili for no worries here) will have you holding your breath as they elegantly swing back and forth on poles, nearly touching the top of the tent, while other dancers build a dizzingly high human pyramid.
Body eccentrics bend and curve into proud snake-like formations: Feet become hands and hands become feet in a rare spectacle known only to the African tradition of cult-like mastery of bodily movements.
The so-called water man, Dickson Oppong, makes bowls dance on top of a metre-high fountain which is spewing from his mouth.
Juggling ten balls at once is no problem for Abdurazak Reshid Adem. He takes his tarp and throws the balls in the air so fast that you would think they were remaining airborne the entire time.
Then an 11-member group of unicyclists appears and begins playing a surreal game of basketball on wheels, combining physical prowess and comedy. They are accompanied throughout the arena by a strong beat.
And much much more...
Address
The Tented Palaces, O2 Arena
Millennium Way
London SE10 0BB
London SE10 0BB
Other Information
Location
The O2 Arena is a new music and sports venue in London part of The O2 entertainment complex being developed in and around the Millennium Dome.There really could be no more perfect place to site a major entertainment destination than on the banks of the River Thames at Greenwich. By whatever means guests choose to arrive they can do so with ease.
Transport
Please note that The O2 encourages environmentally sustainable travel choices and you are strongly recommended to use one of the variety of public transport options shown below.
By Tube
Underground: North Greenwich- Jubilee Line - The O2 Arena is a short walk
By Docklands Light Railway
DLT Stations: Canary Wharf & Canning Town - connect to the Jubilee Line
By Rail
BR Stations:
Stratford & West Ham - connect to the Jubilee Line
Greenwich - DLR to Canary Wharf - connect to the Jubilee Line, or walk. Greenwich is approx 20 minutes on foot from the venue.
By River
The Thames Clipper service running from Savoy Pier adjacent to Waterloo Bridge, via Blackfriars, London Bridge, Canary Wharf & Greenwich, will service The O2 Arena by a scheduled stop at Queen Elizabeth II Pier The boats have a bar on board, your ticket is for a return journey, but not for a timed departure. Boarding is on a first come, first served basis and subject to availability of capacity. To check out the sailing times, visit www.thamesclippers.com.
By Cycle
Various cycle routes lead up the Greenwich peninsula to the venue, where cycle racks are available.
If you have to drive...
By Car
The M25 orbital road offers easy access to the venue
Parking
The Peninsula and other areas of Greenwich is a Controlled Parking Zone and there is no parking on the roads surrounding The O2.
The O2 has 2000+ parking spaces. You are advised to pre-book your parking ticket. No overnight parking.
Age Restrictions
ALL CHILDREN & JUVENILES UNDER THE AGE OF 14 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS – UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN & JUVENILES UNDER THE AGE OF 14 WILL NOT BE ADMITTED & WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CARRY PHOTO ID WITH PROOF OF AGE.THERE ARE NO CHILD REDUCTIONS – ALL PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 14 ATTENDING THE EVENT MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A FULL PRICED TICKET
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO UNDER 14’S IN BREACH OF ABOVE CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE. The promoter & venue do not recommend subjecting children to loud music over a sustained period of time. Events may be age restricted and it is the responsibility of the ticket holder to check before purchasing. Except for shows specifically aimed at children, accompanying adults should be confident that the child will not cause disruption to other audience members or they may be asked to leave the auditorium of the venue.
General Rules
For legal reasons alcohol may only be consumed within premises that hold a relevant license, customers must stay within the demise of the premises where they bought the drink.The 02 is a non smoking building.
No food or drink is permitted to be brought into the venue. A variety of food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. The use of unauthorised cameras, video or sound recording equipment (including without limitation, mobile phones or other devices used for such purpose), is prohibited and such items may be confiscated.
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