Sapsis Rigging Keeps Streb Safe on London Eye

Stage Directions: For an event titled “One Extraordinary Day,” the Streb dance troupe performed its mix of “extreme action” dance and movement at such London landmarks as the Millennium Bridge, City Hall, Trafalgar and Paternoster Squares, the National Theatre—and on the London Eye. Yes, that’s right, dancers were on the 400-foot-tall wheel, performing acrobatic moves while hanging from the spokes of the Eye, as it rotated. They earn the “extreme action” tag. Making sure they stayed extremely safe while clambering all over the spokes of the wheel was the responsibility of Sapsis Rigging. Sapsis Rigging provided design consultation, rigging equipment and all performer harnesses for all the events—not just the Eye—and every event happened without incident. Working on getting photos, but meanwhile, we do have some video of the performers rehearsing after the jump.