On the Night Shift
On the Night Shift is a brand new commission from French Pyrotechnic wizards, Les Commandos Percu, who wowed audiences at Mintfest and Maryport in 2010 and have a worldwide reputation for incredible productions.
One of the opening events of the prestigious London 2012 Festival, the show will see streams of colour and light blaze across the skies above Lake Windermere, soon after the Olympic Torch has passed through the town. The evening will be in two parts. From 6pm there will be a celebration event to mark the arrival of the torch, then after an interval in which you can go to the loo, have a bite to eat etc, the Lakes Alive part of the evening, On The Night Shift, will kick off, at around 10pm. It will finish by 11pm.
On the Night Shift is not a concert, nor is it a firework display, but it brings the most exciting and exhilarating moments of each to create a spectacular event that you'll remember for a very long time.
Featuring specially selected UK artists (to be announced in February), live music, dance and amazing rhythmic percussion, this will be a show not to be missed.
Find out more about Les Commandos Percu
Please note that seating will not be provided at this event.
On the Night Shift is co-commissioned by London 2012 Festival, Lakes Alive, The Lake District National Park, and We Play Expo. Its presentation in Windermere is kindly supported by Cumbria County Council's South Lakeland Local Committee.
On the Night Shift will also be performed in Preston as part of the Cultural Olympiad We Play Expo at Preston Guild in September 2012.
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Performance dates and booking information
On the Night Shift
The Glebe, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3HE
10.00pm - 10.45pm (following the Torch Relay celebration event), Thursday, 21 June 2012
This is a free event and tickets are not required.
Full details about travel and transport information and advice will be added early in 2012.
We very strongly advise you to leave dogs at home.
Please note:
The show features loud music and many pyrotechnics, possibly including strobe lighting although this will be confirmed closer to the time.
It takes place on a grassy surface, which in certain areas is sloped and uneven.
A full access statement will be available once further site visits with the company have taken place. If you would like to be notified when this is available please contact us and we will make sure you receive a copy.
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