Dangalnama
A FLAME Production directed by Prasad Vanarase
Fri 13 - Tues 17 June / 19:30 - 21:30
"an engaging young company from the Indian subcontinent" - GuardianDangalnama is a moving account of the sectarian rioting that has occurred in India since the assassination of Indira Gandhi in 1984.
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Millipede
They Are Here and New Found Friends
Thurs 12 - Sat 21 June
The Lift Millipede is a creature with many legs and many eyes. It is continuously listening, watching and recording.
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How The Lift Was Built
Thurs 12 June - Sat 21 June
A unique exhibition that tells the story of how the four-storey mobile venue and hub of the Lift Festival was built.
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Meet The Lift
Thu 12 June / 10:30 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 13:30, 13:30 - 14:30
This is your chance to meet The Lift's architects AOC and be guided around by the people who helped design and create the building.
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The Lift Housewarming
Lift in association with Urban Development
Thurs 12 June / 20:00 - 23:00 (doors open 19:30) *Please note this event is now sold out.
An extraordinary line-up of A-list music talent will open Lift Festival 2008, bringing together gospel, classical and urban music styles including new pieces commissioned for the night.
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Lift Screen: Bombay
Directed by Mani Ratnam, 1995
Sat 14 June / 21:30 - 23:40
Enjoy an evening in Stratford Park with an outdoor screening of the award-winning Bombay, a Bollywood classic based on a true story.
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Signs of the World
Jenny Sealey in association with Graeae Theatre Company
Thurs 12 - Sat 21 June
Deaf artist and Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey, has created a series of still images and a short film that demonstrate the international diversity of sign language.
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East-on-Screen
With Newham Film Unit
Fri 13 June / 20:00 - 22:00 (doors open 19:30)
East-on-Screen will showcase the work of local and young filmmakers in East London.
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Trashcatchers
With Project Phakama UK and Emergency Exit Arts
Sat 14 June / 10:00 - 11:45, 14:00 - 16:00 / Wed 18 June / 14:00 - 16:00
Turning rubbish into art!
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Open Dance Workshop
With Angika
Tues 17 - Thurs 19 June / Workshops 10:00 - 11:45 / Sat 21 June / Rehearsal 09:00 - 10:00 / Performance 12:00 - 15:00
Take part in the creation of a new performance, Uusma, with leading British Indian Dance Company ANGIKA.
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Plenty in the Park
Sat 21 June / 12:00 - 15:00 (performance begins 13:00)
Celebrate the last day of Lift Festival 2008 Stratford with an afternoon of recycled family Entertainment.
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Trashcatchers Ball
with Project Phakama UK and Emergency Exit Arts
Sat 21 June / 20:00 - 23:00 (doors open 19:30)
The Trashcatchers Ball will bring Lift Festival 2008 Stratford to a spectacular close with a celebration of recycling.
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Breakfast of Champions
With Olympic Spirits and Foodstuffs
Sun 15 June / 10:00 - 11:45
East End company Olympic Spirits and Foodstuffs Ltd has harvested fruits and berries from the Lower Lea Valley for generations.
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Story Shop
With Discover
Sun 15 June / 15:00 - 16:00, 16:15 - 17:15, 17:30 - 18:30
A 'choose your own adventure' story with a twist.
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Speak
Theatre Royal Stratford East Young Actors Company '08
Fri 13, Sat 14, Wed 18 June / 17:00 - 18:30 / Mon 16 June / 16:00 - 17:00
Speak is an insightful new performance about our sense of belonging and exclusion.
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Freed Speech
With Young Mayor of Newham
Mon 16 June / 17:00 - 18:30
What does it means to be a young citizen in Newham, East London, in England, in the world?
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The Kickin' Kangaroo Club
with East London Dance
Fri 20 June / 19:00 - 22:00
East London's very own fully accessible club night, run by people with learning disabilities, comes to The Lift.
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Karaoke 146
Karaoke 'til you're croaky
Sun 15 June / 20:00 - 23:00 (doors open 19:30)
A multilingual karaoke event celebrating the 146 different languages spoken in Newham!
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Craft Club
Mon 16 June / 20:00 - 22:00 (doors open 19:30)
This is your chance to get crafty with waste materials, left-overs or whatever takes your fancy.
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3 Stories
Theatre Venture
Tues 17 June / 20:00 - 21:00 (doors open 19:30)
Three new comedies inspired by stories from three of Newham's vibrant communities.
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Zero Hour Market
Zecora Ura Theatre and Para-Active
Thurs 19 June / 20:30 - 22:30
Part of the Hotel Medea cycle, Zero Hour Market reimagines the mythical meeting of Jason and Medea as an epic Brazilian folk tale.
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Give and Take
Fundamental Architectural Inclusion
Thurs 19 June / 15:00 - 17:00
Come and find out what is happening in your area.
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Every Year, Every Day, I Am Walking
Magnet Theatre
Fri 20 - Sat 21 June / 20:00-21:10, Sat 21 June / 15:00-16:10
This extraordinary production from South Africa's Magnet Theatre tells the story of a young girl who loses her family and home.
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Children of War
Lift presents...
Sat 21 June / 17:00 - 18:30
This discussion event explores the psychological impact of war, trauma and displacement on young people.
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Kitchen Banter
Good food and good talk
Fri 13 – Thurs 19 June / 12.00 – 14.00
Join us inside The Lift for a sit down lunch and short screen programme.
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Survival Kit
Wed 18 June / 20.00 – 22.00 (doors open 19.30)
Equip yourself for a conversation with a difference.
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