Royal Docks Originals
Rekindling
A mesmerising fire installation featuring Compagnie Carabosse with Royal Docks communities
French fire alchemists, Compagnie Carabosse and Royal Docks communities combine to create Rekindling, an evocative fire installation on land and water. Featuring sounds, music and stories from around the docks, Rekindling will reflect on memories of the past and hopes for Royal Docks’ future.
Rekindling explores the metamorphosis of the Royal Docks. Built during the Industrial Revolution as the largest enclosed docks in the world, Royal Docks aided London’s growth as a global city. Now the area is re-emerging as a centre for enterprise, innovation and culture powered by its diverse communities, pioneering spirit, and global links.
One of France’s most important street arts groups, Compagnie Carabosse have delighted thousands of visitors across the world. Rekindling will be the company’s first visit to the capital since the London’s Burning event in 2016, which marked 350 years since the Great Fire of London. This event will be just as spectacular - don’t miss it!
Commissioned by the Royal Docks Team for Royal Docks Originals 2025
Creative Director: Jonathan Holloway
Associate Directors (Soundscape and Music): Josephine Burton and Cristina Catalina, Dash Arts
Fire artists: Compagnie Carabosse is based in Saint-Christophe-sur-Roc, Deux-Sèvres. It is supported by the French Ministry of Culture – DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, and the Deux-Sèvres Departmental Council.
For The Record (soundscape testimonies): Eastside Community Heritage and Community Links
Soundscape: Sound Artists - James Wilkie and Marie Horner ; Dramaturg - Josephine Burton ; Violinist - Ruby Colley
Musical creation and live performance: Aurélien Rotureau “izOReL” and Rudi Falla, featuring AURA-KL (Oracle), Byulah, Dunja Botic, £zra, Florence Laouénan, Gv, Jasmine Kahlia, Kevin Barthélemy, Kiiymm, Kirath, Louweezar, Skye, Timothy Wall, Yumi Hara, Zoot Lynam.
Event Production: Continental Drifts
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For your visit
Food & Drink
The Oiler Bar
Bars on boats are always a good idea, especially when they have a cocktail bar downstairs.
Art & Culture
The Line
Sculpture trail leading from the O2 to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park via Royal Victoria Dock.
Art & Culture
Making Space: The People’s Plan
Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.
