Spiegeltent at the Lewisham Big Screen Blackheath
Spiegeltent at The 
Lewisham Big Screen Blackheath Until Sun 12 August
Lewisham Big Screen Blackheath Until Sun 12 August
Catch all the highlights of the Games on a big outdoor screen on Blackheath and enjoy a brilliant line-up of free entertainment and activities including dance, music, theatre, storytelling and poetry. Many are under cover in the enchanting Spiegeltent. Experience David Mach’s giant fire-breathing sculpture, hear the BBC Singers and local choirs and pick up local collectable art. Watch the trailer. More information about The Lewisham Big Screen
27 July Time7pm-12.30am
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony
- The Lewisham Big Screen will show live coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- Date 27 July – 12 August
- Time 8.30am-10.30pm daily
Live coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Watch live coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games on a big screen on Blackheath
- Time 12 noon-12.30, 12.45-1.15pm
Nordic Walking
- A great new way to increase your fitness – whatever your ability
- Date 28 July
- Time 1-4pm
Lewisham Football Partnership
- An afternoon of exhibition matches and a goalkeeping .
- Date 29 July
- Time 1-7.30pm
Sing Out!
- A day of song and music from choirs around the borough – and members of the BBC Singers
- Date 29 July
- Time 12 noon-12.30pm, 12.45-1.15pm
Nordic Walking
- Nordic Walking – a great new way of exercising, suitable for all abilities.
- Date 29 July
- Time 10am-2pm
Blackheath Farmers’ Market
- Buy your fresh food, fruit and vegetables at The Lewisham Big Screen
- Date 29 July
- Time Throughout the day
Deptford X at Lewisham Big Screen
- London’s contemporary arts festival comes to Blackheath
- Date 30 July
- Time 12 noon–4pm
Shakespeare Shorts
- Two short (10 minute) adaptations of Shakespeare plays performed in a comedic street theatre style with audience participation and involvement
- Date 30 July
- Time 7.30-11pm
Blackheath Halls presents The Icarus Club
- The Icarus Club – promoting and encouraging singer/songwriters and instrumentalists
- Date 31 July
- Time 2-4pm
21st Century Tea Dance
- Positive Ageing Council and the Young Mayor present the 21st Century Tea Dance
- Date 1 August
- Time Doors 7.30pm. Live sets 8.30 and 9.30pm
SAMPLER: The Night Shift
- Classical Music: Minus the Rules. A intimate late-night concert as part of the Lewisham Big Screen
- Date 1 August
- Time 1-5pm
Young Mayor’s Sports Day
- Lots of different activities to try – and start your own Olympic journey
- Date 3 August
- Time From 10am
Creative Emporium
- Craft market and children’s craft workshops from Max Media Arts
- Date 3 August
- Time 6-10.30pm
Signed (BSL) coverage at The Lewisham Big Screen
- Drop into the beautiful Spiegeltent for signed (BSL) coverage of the live BBC Olympic programme
- Date 4 August
- Time 5.30pm
Square One
- Misrule Theatre bring joyful theatre to everyday spaces to life with dance, puppetry and song as they the present their new show – Square One.
- Date 4 August
- Time 12 noon-10.30pm
Super Saturday
- Super Saturday – stalls, performers, entertainment galore
- Date 4 August
- Time 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Teatro Vivo presents
- Lewisham Amateur Assemblies Alternative Athletics Association Sports Day
- Date 4 August
- Time 10am-4pm
Multi-sports activities
- Come to the Sport Zone for some fun sport and team games
- Date 4 August – 5 August
- Time 11.45am-12.15pm, 12.30-1pm Saturday and Sunday
Nordic Walking
- A great new way to increase your fitness – whatever your ability
- Date 4 August – 5 August
- Time 10am-4pm (Saturday) 12 noon-5pm (Sunday)
Multi sports activities
- A range of athletic gamesfor you to try presented by Teachsport
- Date 5 August
- Time 12 noon-6pm
Get active day
- Try different ways to keep fit. There’s an activity for everyone.
- Date 5 August
- Time 12 noon-5pm
Multi-sports activities
- Athletics and small group games throughout the day
- Date 6 August – 9 August
- Time From 10am
Creative Emporium
- Craft market and children’s craft workshops
- Date 6 August
- Time 12 noon-4pm
Multi sports activities
- A range of sports and games led by Teachsport
- Date 7 August
- Time 12 noon to 5.30pm
Family Dance Live
- Family Dance Live is a free event brought to you by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
- Date 8 August
- Time 7-9.30pm
The Big Conversation
- Join the Big Conversation – and find out what’s important to you
- Date 8 August
- Time 1pm and 4pm
SAMPLER: A brief history of classical music
- St Paul’s Sinfonia performs music from across the last 400 years.
- Date 9 August – 10 August
- Time 1-5pm, Thursday and Friday
Multi sports activities
- Try one of a range of different activities
- Date 10 August – 12 August
- Time 10am–10.30 pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Kick Start Art – Olympic art at the big screen
- BEARSPACE is known for its work with local and emerging artists and shows the cutting edge of emerging art at affordable prices.
- Date 10 August
- Time 12 noon-9.30pm
Speakeasy
- A day of stories, performance poets, readings and verse
- Date 10 August
- Time 8.30-9.30pm
John Hegley – performance poet
- The incomparable John Hegley comes to Blackheath
- Date 10 August
- Time 1-5pm
Blackheath Hockey Club
- Demonstrations and taster sessions from players and coaches at Blackheath Hockey Club
- Date 11 August
- Time 12 noon-12.30, 12.45-1.15pm
Nordic Walking
- A great new exercise activity – for all ages and abilities
- Date 11 August
- Time 1-5pm
Multi-sports activities
- Come to the Sport Zone for some fun sport and team games.
- Date 11 August – 12 August
- Time 1-5pm (Saturday) 11am-3pm (Sunday)
Multi sports activities
- Presented by Teachsport, your chance to try a range of athletics and games
- Date 12 August
- Time 7pm
London 2012 Closing Ceremony
- Watch the London 2012 closing ceremony live on Blackheath
- Date 12 August
- Time 10am-2pm
Blackheath Farmers’ Market
- A huge array of fresh fruit and vegetables to tempt you
- Date 12 August
- Time 11am-3pm
Lewisham Thunder Basketball Group
- Shoot some hoops with the professionals
- Date 12 August
- Time 11am-3pm
Multi-sports activities
- Come to the Sport Zone for some fun sport and team games.
- Date 12 August
- Time 12 noon-12.30pm, 12.45-1.15pm