Lift Festival’s London take-over

Lift Festival of performing arts is dead set on a London take over this summer from the city centre to the wider suburbs. Enjoy a line-up of contrasting and relevant themes, and thought-provoking performances of theatre, dance, and art heading to iconic landmarks for open air shows, famous theatres and venues and even unsuspecting corners of the city you might have never heard of including the Southbank Centre and The Dutch Church.

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Lift is a progressive, forward-thinking, and inclusive project aimed at challenging the ‘normal’. Explore political and social norms through expressionist theatre from some of the most creative minds of a new generation. Lift aims to bring international artists to London for this two-month celebration of artistic freedom, with Lara Duarte, Lola Shoneyin, and Nassim Soleimanpour showcasing their talents.

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Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian’s ‘Echo: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen’ will be making its London debut. A new performer will take to the stage each evening having no idea of what they will be performing! Completely unprepared and with only an unread script to guide them through the story of the playwright.

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Lift is all about levelling up so make sure to get yourself a spot at one of the fab workshops from BAFTA award-winning interactive arts company ‘Coney’ for a fun and energetic workshop. Designed for city workers to take a well-earned break from the stress of corporate life, explore the area around their offices, and engage with the local community.

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Lift Festival is a true eye-opener into why performing arts and self-expression and identity are so important to society and human connection. Supporting local and up-coming artists and actors is a must for any theatre buff! Each event is individually priced and booked separately but Lift Festival offers a special discount on tickets booked through the festival website!