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All Welcome to UEL Mayfest cultural extravaganza on the Docks – 4 May

Thursday 20 April 2006

A carnival of arts and culture comes to Royal Docks on Thursday 4 May, as the University of East London (UEL) opens its doors to showcase a wealth of theatrical, literary and musical talent from the Docklands area and around the world .

Mayfest 06 at UEL Docklands Campus runds from noon to 8 pm with an exciting programme of events, exhibitions, music, dance, poetry and performances, and seminars exploring the rich history and future development of the Docks, will bring together the work of UEL students and staff, local school pupils and community groups in a celebration of culture and creativity.

Highlights include ‘Let’s Misbehave’ by East London Dance, a specially created and choreographed performance exploring the lives and loves of dancers from 16 to 92 years old. There will be performances by East London Chorus and the Noz Voz Anglo-Brazilian Choir and readings from acclaimed author Ronan Bennett and prize-winning poet Paul Farley.

Musical gazebos will provide an ‘in-tents’ aural experience involving live music and DJs, the Nostalgia Steel Band and performances by music groups from local schools will help create a real party atmosphere, and the festival will climax with a 'Green Man' themed carnival procession led by UEL’s famous Samba band.

There will be theatre and music performances throughout the day, and a variety of exhibitions, including A Young Person’s Guide to the Royal Docks and new work by established artists and students alike.

Mark O’Thomas, Director of UEL’s new Institute for Performing Arts Development, said: “Mayfest will be a fantastic celebration of creativity. We are really excited by the programme that has come together and look forward to a wonderful day.”

Mayfest 2006 begins at 12 noon and run through to 8pm on Thursday 4 May. Admission is free. For full details of the programme, visit http://www.uel.ac.uk/mayfest

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For details and pictures contact Patrick Wilson: 020 8223 2061 or 07951 797 975

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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