The Waterfront Journals

Art & Culture

The Waterfront Journals

The Waterfront Journals is a site-specific outdoor performance of powerful monologues by artist-activist David Wojnarowicz, staged by ONE DAY THIS KID at Thames Barrier Park. This promenade piece weaves personal histories and queer narratives, exploring cruising, love, loss and resilience at the water's edge. ODTK will commission new responses from LGBTQIA+ Londoners, enriching an intergenerational conversation about queerness and community. Artists Nina Bowers & Tom Rasmussen. ODTK directors: Ellie Kendrick, Alex Lawther, and Hugh Wyld.

Content warnings:// Violence, Homophobia, Drug use, Sex, Suicidal ideation, Psychological distress //

The performance is wheelchair-accessible and will be a promenade piece. Please email odtkcompany@gmail.com to request additional access support.

Supported by Thames Festival Trust and the Royal Docks Team

Time & date

Sunday 6th Sep 2026
3:45pm - 7:30pm

First Performance 3:45 - 4:45pm
Second Performance 6:30 - 7.30pm

Location

Thames Barrier Park, N Woolwich Rd, London E16 2HP

Tickets

£14
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