Cheer for Dominoes with The Bentway

Photo by Simon Leloup

Dominoes

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Downtown Toronto
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Dominoes will bring together Torontonians in a joyful act of community-building, as 8,000 giant dominoes weave and fall along an epic 2.5km journey through downtown neighbourhoods. Join us for this communal celebration as we transform the urban environment for one exceptional day!

Created by the world-renowned company Station House Opera, this larger-than-life, moving sculpture stretches across multiple downtown neighbourhoods and, over the course of a day-long epic event, unites neighbours in a common cause: setting up and setting off over 2.5 km of giant dominoes.

Photo by Mary Doggett

Across streets, through parks and buildings, occasionally disappearing and then resurfacing, sometimes pausing for sculptural performances, the domino line threads its way through old and new parts of the city, linking its diverse communities in a symbolic as well as physical chain of cause and effect.

This is the project’s first time in North America, following successful events across Europe, Australia, and South Africa. It’s sure to be a memorable experience for all ages. Join us as we build, chase, cheer, and celebrate in the streets!

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How to Dominoes!

Dominoes is a day-long experience where audiences are invited to come down and experience the building of the route across the city as well as the big set off or “fall” of the dominoes!

READY
1pm to 4pm – Explore the route

• Walk the 2.5km route as it takes shape
• Chat with fellow explorers and local residents
• Meet our friendly team of volunteers

SET
4pm to 4:30pm – Find your spot

• Choose your favourite viewpoint to catch the domino run in action

FALL
4:30pm – Go time!

• Cheer as the dominoes tumble through the city

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About The Bentway

The Bentway works to ignite the urban imagination, using the city as site, subject, and canvas.

Anchored under Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway and guiding its complex future, The Bentway is a growing public space, and much more. The Bentway is a new type of civic organization: a not-for-profit, powered by vital partnerships with the City of Toronto, residents, supporters, artists, city-builders, and dreamers. The Bentway is a catalyst rooted in experimentation, leading a creative movement to re-imagine the opportunities of urban spaces.

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Accessibility:
The Bentway’s space is fully accessible. For more information, visit here. Dominoes takes places along 2.5km of city streets and various indoor and outdoor spaces which have differing accessiblity features. If you have accessibility needs, please contact The Bentway for details on specific portions of the route.

Project Supporters
Presenting Sponsor: Choice Properties
Supporters: Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Dream Community Foundation, Waterfront BIA, Hal Jackman Foundation, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, First Service Residential