London’s highly anticipated FREE music and performance festival, King’s Cross Summer Sounds, is making a grand return this summer, marking its 11th year with an extraordinary lineup of artists for its 2026 edition. From 13-23 August, King’s Cross will come alive with a diverse programme that seamlessly blends the world’s best folk, jazz, soul, classical and indie rock music with dynamic dance performances and exceptional local talent, all set against the backdrop of the iconic Coal Drops Yard.
For more information, visit: https://www.artstrust.co.uk/events/kings-cross-summer-sounds-1-e9d9c
We are thrilled to be bringing our sensational outdoor performance Parade – The Giant Wheel to London in August as part of King’s Cross Summer Sounds. We can’t wait for hundreds of local residents to meet our cast and the Giant Wheel! Thank you to Arts Trust Productions for making this happen and supporting us to deliver what promises to be an exciting and engaging cultural event for all.”
–Johnny Autin
(Artistic Director of Autin Dance Theatre)
Parade – The Giant Wheel is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by 5 street artists accompanied by music and children, young people, and families from Bournemouth.
Autin Dance Theatre uses their unique blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality, and innovative large designs to transport audiences and communities along a carefully choreographed procession.
The 50-minute itinerant act is punctuated by 3 static moments that celebrate the tension and fracture between our individual identities and our shared collective humanity. Ultimately, Parade is about celebrating different journeys whilst honouring our shared life struggles.
Production Credits
Artistic Director: Johnny Autin
Senior Producer: Annalise McIntyre
Learning & Participation Manager: Natasha Boyes
Creative Producer: Adam Towndrow
Rehearsal Director: Sarah Butler
Bespoke Set Design & Construction: Big House Events
Dramaturg: Neus Gil Cortes
Music Composer: Richard Shrewsbury – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Performers: Hannah Woodliffe, Charlie Hogan, India-Rose Cox, Ellie Mcdonald, Matthew Rawcliffe & Natassa Argyropoulou
Technical Production Assistant: Jamie Higgins