Weight of Water - on the water experience
Watch the performance "Weight of Water" from the water in Gloucester Docks with this guided paddle experience.
Location
National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Canal & River Trust, National Waterways Museum The Docks GL1 2EH United KingdomGood to know
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About this event
About this Event
A free guided paddle led by Canal and River Trust volunteers to watch "Weight of Water" from canoes!
Suitable for beginners
All equipment provided
Meet at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks
This gripping show mixes dance, circus and live music. Two musicians play from a nearby floating stage, using voice, trumpet, guitar, synth, and samples of politicians’ empty promises about the climate crises.
Weight of Water performance timings:
- Saturday 30 August & Sunday 31 August
- 1pm & 3:30pm
- Duration: 45 minutes
The Weight of Water created and performed by Panama Pictures. Presented by Strike A Light in partnership with Global Streets, Gloucester City Council and Canal & River Trust with funding from Arts Council England and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the UK.
Choreography Pia MeuthenAcrobatics/dance Tarek Rammo / Petra Steindl, Francesco Barba, Fynn Neb / Toon Theunissen, Yaniv Dagan, Lucy Steinfeld / Róisín HartenLive music Davide Bellotta, iETComposition Davide Bellotta, iETCostumes Sanne ReichertRepetitor/training Miquel de JongStairs Rob van DamPanama Pictures is house company of the Verkadefabriek in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and is structurally supported by Performing Arts Fund, province of North Brabant and municipality of ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
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Please book one time slot per person. Arrive 10 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are suitable for adults and children aged seven years old and above, providing an introduction to paddling in a safe and enjoyable manner. Explore our stunning waterways while learning about their history and encountering incredible wildlife along the way.
Parents and guardians must accompany their children on this paddle. If you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or contact us to allow others to participate. All Equipment will be provided.
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Frequently asked questions
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and which are suitable for the weather. We aim that everyone stays dry but bring a change of clothes just in case.
We provide all equipment for the session but bring a bottle of water and any personal medication you need
yes there is an accessible toilet but during the performance there will be no opportunity for a toilet break.
We have a step-free pontoon and EZ launch facility (see pictures above) at our pontoon in the Barge Arm in Orchard Square.
No, we aim that no one goes in the water. You will be supplied with a buoyancy aid or life jacket and our leaders are trained to help you if you fall in the water. If you are nervous about this please let us know and we can hep you to feel safe and comfortable.
No, our sessions are for people only.
Approximately 1 hour. 45 minutes of this will be watching the performance. Please be aware timings are not exact and the session may be longer or shorter.
We have a mixture of Canadian canoes , sit on top kayaks and stand up paddleboards on site. You may not be able to use your preferred choice depending on demand and group size and weather conditions.
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