Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August 2026
Meet Me By The Fountain
Part of Market Town Performance Visual Arts
A lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future.
As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life. Light, projection and sound ripple across the space, reawakening the spirit of the iconic Liberty fountain and the stories it holds. Created by David Shearing, with text by Vickie Donoghue, sound by James Bulley and video projection by Novak, Meet Me by the Fountain brings echoes of memories together in a spectacular experience.
Meet Me by the Fountain weaves together voices and images of the market’s 779 year history: from its origins, to the medieval, from wartime to the 80’s, from today and into an imagined future…
Produced by Havering London in partnership with GDIF and supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, London Borough of Havering, Romford BID and Historic England.
Access Information
Level Access
There are level access routes at this site and it is hard standing. There will be short ramps onto raised areas.
Access Viewing Areas
A staffed access viewing area for disabled audience members will be marked with a sign or flag. Space for wheelchair users, companions and seating with and without arms will be available. The viewing area will have volunteers and staff available throughout the event.
Accessible Toilets
There will be accessible toilets on site/ changing places facility.
Blue badge parking
There are many accessible car parks surrounding Romford Market Place between a 5 and 8 minute journey away.
Drop-off point
Market Link, RM1 1XN
Contact
For Accessibility questions, contact access@festival.org // 07899 893 935.
Access information
How to get in touch:
If you have any specific requirements for this event, please contact:
access@festival.org
View venue access information on their website:
festival.org/gdif/whats-on/meet-me-by-the-fountain/
Credits
Havering London in partnership with Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
David Shearing
Vickie Donoghue
James Bulley
Novak
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