An afternoon of family friendly performances, workshops, games and community fun at the Queenscroft Park Picnic 2023!
Following the success of last year’s event, we are once again bringing you professional and community performances, interactive games, talks and workshops in the beautiful Eltham park.
This year’s exciting event is hosted by André Bright. The line-up includes:
13:00 Hikapee – Everywhere’s a Beach
A high energy, theatrical circus show which takes place on a giant parasol!
13:30 Costa Rica in the UK
A beautiful display of Costa Rican culture. Get ready to join in!
14:00 The RCCG Church Choir
Uplifting gospel music
14:20 Traceworks Juniors
Young, creative contemporary dance
14:25 Kerry On Dancing
Multi-generational ballroom, Latin American and street dance
14:40 56 Woolwich Squadron RAF Cadets Band
One of the largest RAF marching bands in London
15:00 Hikapee – Everywhere’s a Beach
15:30 Costa Rica in the UK
16:15 Dancing to the Music of Time
A performance by participants from Greenwich Dance’s community programme
16:20 Waggle Dance Co.
A high-energy creative dance that’s family-friendly and lots of fun!
16:35 Voices of Mauritius
A colourful celebration of Mauritian dance and music
16:30 TARU Arts
Brazilian drumming, mask making and a grand finale parade for all to take part in!
Plus a games area, ice cream, face painting, stalls run by Friends of Queenscroft Park, Middle Park Community Centre, Metropolitan Police Youth Engagement Team, Eltham Library Reading Corner, Leslie’s crochet stall football skills with Charlton Athletic, a bar run by The Green Goddess pub and a raffle!
Don’t forget to pack a picnic!
The Queenscroft Park Picnic is part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.
Illustrations by Keith Hau
