This free public artwork, created in partnership with disabled-led theatre company Graeae, celebrates young disabled actors and sparks important conversations around inclusion and urban resilience.
Turning the Tide is a site-specific film installation on the iconic disused Blackfriars Railway Bridge columns. For four nights, this free public artwork, created in partnership with disabled-led theatre company Graeae, will celebrate young disabled actors. Through a captivating visual narrative, this projected installation will engage thousands of visitors, encouraging conversations around inclusion and urban resilience.
Thu 17th – Sun 20th Sep 2026, 8pm – 10:30pm
Commissioned for Totally Thames festival 2026, Turning the Tide is a major film and projection piece by the Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass. It celebrates and makes visible Deaf/deaf and disabled people who are often marginalised in public space.
There will be stewards, volunteers and access support workers ready to welcome audience members on the bridge.
Turning the Tide has recently been awarded the prestigious Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award, the leading European Award championing new dialogues between the arts and audiences. It was developed in partnership with the City of London Corporation’s Culture Team and is funded by the City Corporation’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund and the National Lottery through Arts Council England. We are also grateful for the support of Taziker.
