WE may be in the last
vestiges of summer but there is still time to cram in one more
festival into this year's calendar.
Elefest, the Elephant &
Castle Festival is back for its 12th year with what its organisers
promise is a bigger, bolder and more eclectic programme than ever.
The largely free event,
which this year runs from October 2 until October 5, aims to
celebrate the many and diverse communities within the Elephant &
Castle area and shines a light on its cultural legacy.
The birthplace of
Charlie Chaplin, and in its 1900s heyday a home to more than 40
cinemas, this little pocket of the capital is once again at the
centre of attention as one of London’s largest regeneration
projects and a growing hub of creativity.
Over the four days, a
range of venues will host an eclectic mix of arts, culture and fun
for all the family including bands, film screenings, children's
comedy workshops and theatre.
Among the highlights
will be screenings of new and classic sci fi films with live
soundtracks at the Cinema Museum, a new pop up park on the site of
the former Walworth petrol station, a South London Film Crawl which
will visit film locations and old cinemas, a children's slapstick
comedy workshop in honour of Charlie Chaplin and an Asian-style food
and craft night market.
It kicks off on
Thursday October 2 with a live music session at the Coronet by some
of London’s most promising bands including Camberwell band Movie,
guitar-based band Escapists and Lois & the Love.
Other events include a
Treasure Hunt, which involves looking for clues around the
roundabout, The Local Quiz, Guided Walks for uncovering hidden gems
of the past and for the adrenaline junkies, Peckham BMX will be
creating a temporary track.
Elefest will end on
Sunday October 5 with a closing party at Longwave Bar in The
Artworks, the Elephant and Castle’s new cultural quarter.
Elefest's
director and founder Rob Wray said: "Elefest is more than a
festival - it is the celebration of the area’s colourful past and
cultural legacy, its present revival and hopes we hold for its
future.’
"Its
aim is to bring together one of the most diverse and vibrant
communities of the capital for a few days of arts, entertainment and
fun."
Most
events are free of charge. Visit www.elefest.org for full listings
and price details.
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