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We brave the elements once again for Watch This Space, the National’s free festival of al fresco performance. Join us on the Astroturf in Theatre Square for a rich variety of theatre, circus, dance, music, family events and exhilarating world class entertainment. The giant playful installation, ‘Armchair Theatre’, will be back for your comfort, providing you with the best seats in (or outside) the house to watch the summer unfold in Theatre Square.

If you thought juggling was just about throwing a few balls in the air, prepare to have all your expectations confounded! The Gandinis’ work is surprisingly romantic, mathematically precise, thrillingly energetic and beautifully inventive. During their week at the NT, the company will perform Sweet Life (inspired by La Dolce Vita), as well as demonstrating technically dazzling skills inside a transparent cube, performances by new up-and-coming talent and France’s cult juggling group Les Objects Volants, as well as introductory juggling workshops.

They have also been working at the National Theatre Studio to prepare a special new show for Friday and Saturday evening, featuring the unique Gandini glowing clubs. www.gandinijuggling.com

Weds 15 July     Gandini Guests                                      4pm
        The Cube                                          5pm
        Workshop                                   5.45 – 6.15pm
        Gandini Guests                                      6.30pm

Thur 16 July     The Cube                                                  1.15pm
        Workshop                                    3.15 – 3.45pm
        Sweet Life                                                4pm   
        The Cube                                           5pm
        Workshop                                   5.45 – 6.15pm
        Gandini Guests                                 6.30pm

Fri 17 July     The Cube                                                  1.15pm
        Workshop                                    3.15 – 3.45pm
        Sweet Life                                                4pm   
        The Cube                                           5pm
        Workshop                                   5.45 – 6.15pm
        Sweet Life                                     6.30pm
        Gandini NightClubs                                       10pm
Bring&Share in the Green Room                               10pm – 1am

Sat 18 July     Sweet Life                                                  1.15pm
        Workshop                                    3.15 – 3.45pm
        The Cube                                                4pm   
        The Cube                                           5pm
        Workshop                                   5.45 – 6.15pm
        Sweet Life                                     6.30pm
        Gandini NightClubs                                       10pm

Bring&Share in the Green Room                                10pm – 1am

Sun 19 July     Workshop                                                    1 – 1.30pm
        Sweet Life                                           2pm

Juggling Basics Workshops: open to all, sign-up in the Square an hour before the start, limited places.
ALL FREE