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Disabled and deaf artists take the stage for London 2012 Festival

Following a spectacular Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the London 2012 Festival is today beginning an eleven-day showcase of groundbreaking commissions by artists who are disabled or deaf.
Inclusive dance on an unprecedented scale
Choreographers Marc Brew and Claire Cunningham have each created a large dance piece for Candoco Dance Company’s international company of 12 disabled and non-disabled dancers.

The wide-ranging season takes place at London’s Southbank Centre as part of the London 2012 Festival It builds on the key themes of the Opening Ceremony to challenge perceptions and celebrate the ideas, science and creativity through which everyone can realise their full potential.

The 29 works feature 200 artists and will cover dance, visual arts, music, comedy, circus and theatre.

Artists will include the Graeae Theatre Company, the UK’s leading theatre company led by disabled performers, who will join with the Melbourne-based performing arts company Strange Fruit to present The Garden, a spectacular aerial, outdoor performance.

Read the full media release

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