• Fire Garden

I saw the Fire Garden when it was at Bournemouth Gardens a couple of years ago.  Amazing displays, and sure to keep you warm!

By Nicola from Wembley on Wed 22 July 2009

very good

By Adefemi Oguns from Lagos, Nigeria on Sun 2 August 2009

Compagnie Carabosse did an excellent fire installation in Manchester a couple of years ago. I urge you all to see their work for yourselves.

By Patrick from Blackpool on Wed 9 September 2009

I saw there work in manchester and it was amazing!! Go and see for yourself!!

By Geoff sweeny from London on Fri 11 September 2009

The fire display outside Tate Modern at the Mayor’s Thames Festival 2009 was awesome. Also kept a lot of people warm as the temperatures dropped later in the evening. Good work guys!!

By Terance Marion from London on Sun 13 September 2009

We was there last night. There was a very relaxed and laid back atmosphere down there. Once we got there we spent the rest of the night there sitting down in front of the fires.
This is one you should all check out.

By Ray from London on Sun 13 September 2009

The ‘Fire Garden’ was superb yesterday! very athmospheric and exciting! especially the weird and wonderful contraption, with a hugh light bulb, water gushing everywhere, plus roaring fire (never mix)? and also the penguin flying around it - all of the crowd waiting to see what was going to happen next?????  and beautiful music by Lo’Jo!

By Cathy Carr from Ireland on Sun 13 September 2009

It was my first time there. It was great, new and very romantic. Very healthy ambient: families, couples, all ages, all groups. I’ll repeat next year.

By Silvia from Spain (living in London) on Sun 13 September 2009

Anyone knwo who the artist was who was doing the looping thing with bass clarinet, clarinet and melodica. That was lovely.

By phil wain from London on Sun 13 September 2009

Truly as magical as promised.The whole of the Tate garden area covered with fire sculptures of many kinds.You have to see it to believe how creative the company are.Having the enigmatic French band Lojo playing on a stage lit by firelamps was a master stroke.It was like being at a WOMAD or Glastonbury festival but in the heart of London.Thank you Thames Festival for the best treat of the weekend.

By Michael from London on Sun 13 September 2009

Simply magical. Wonderful mellow atmosphere, fascinating installations, food for the eyes, the imagination, the heart. Thank you!

By Joanna from Portsmouth on Sun 13 September 2009

who was the woman singing around 10pm at the far end of the fire garden? she was fascinating

By oneyedwitch from London on Sun 13 September 2009

WOW, magical

th atmosphere was something special. People hanging out, closing in around the fire.. I have never seen people walking inbetween the trees at the tate before, and definitely not having their evening food. the music added on a different layer, simply superb, would like to get their CD.
Walking in an area filled with fire, it felt dangerouns yet extreemely soothing and relaxing. Everyone acting with such causion.

Perfect night out

thank you

By Annette from London- norway on Mon 14 September 2009

This was amazing. Lots of different stuff to look at, and a real good atmosphere. Even if the penguin was broken.

By Chris Wood from Reading on Mon 14 September 2009

i was fascinated by the performance from ‘‘LaRose’’ later in the evening…anyone with more info on this artist, downloads ets…?? thx

By Robert from London on Tue 15 September 2009

LO’JO was impressive. anyoone has more info about them?

By fernando from arg on Tue 15 September 2009

I had a free day during a business trip to London and stumbled across the Thames Festival. I had an outstanding time. The people were friendly and events amazing. But it was the Fire Garden that stands out. I’ll never forget it. It was that moving. Almost surreal, but in a great way.
I’d come back to London for the festival alone. It was that good. Thanks for letting me enjoy it with you.

By Rob Kirkbride from Grand Rapids, USA on Thu 17 September 2009