A special event to coincide with Sacred Earth: Water, Tree, Stone, on show March 31st – May 10th.
This evening is a great opportunity to view the new exhibition ‘Sacred Earth’ in the company of the artist Fiona McIntyre, and to hear from two of the contributors. DOORS OPEN 6.30pm.
Programme:
- 6.30pm: Meet the artist Fiona McIntyre and view the exhibition
- 7.30pm light snacks
- 8.10pm: Short talks by Fiona McIntyre, Nicola Moorby, Curator of Historic British Art, 1790 – 1850 at Tate Britain and Christiana Payne, Professor Emerita of History of Art at Oxford Brookes University
DONATION ON THE NIGHT. Please book your place in advance here
An illustrated talk by Simon and Carol Trapnell
Renowned for its ancient wonders, rich history, and vibrant culture, Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, evokes awe and has long held a universal fascination for people. Their great monuments, tombs, temples, and artwork all celebrate life (and often nature) and stand as reminders of what once was and what human beings are capable of achieving. Join us on an inspiring journey that also interweaves some of the places that inspired prints included in the Ancient Yesterdays II exhibition. An evening for all!
May Half Term Activities
We have loads of outdoor nature-themed activities keeping us busy through half term.
Morning session: 10am – 11:30am
Afternoon Session 1pm – 2:30pm
Here is what we have going on each day:
Tuesday 26th May – Yoga and Rock Painting.
Wednesday 27th May – Salt Dough and Seed Decorations.
Thursday 28th May – Sun Prints.
Friday 29th May – Nature Journals
Tickets cost £8 per child. This includes one child entry to activity and one child and one adult entry to gallery. Tickets are all available for booking here: https://natureinart.org.uk/activitydays/
Come and join in for some yoga fun and games with our Education Officer! Either in the Education Centre or in our lovely garden, we will be doing some exercises, games, balancing, mindfulness and so much more.
Age: 3 – 12
Yoga mats are provided! Adults encouraged to join in with their little ones.
Make sure you are wearing comfortable, breathable clothing to move around in freely.
Either book online, call in or just ask at the shop if there are spaces available.
Balancing commercial illustration vs personal painting. Come and hear Darrell Warner talk about the differing mindset of an artist practising in two very different fields. As an international award-winning illustrator in the film industry, the pressure to deliver within a time frame calls for some extraordinary commitments for both self and family whilst donning the creative painting hat presents other more profound questions of personal quest and fulfilment. Both approaches in turn feed an artistic want whilst informing one another. An evening for everyone!
Doors open 7pm to view Darrell’s exhibition. Finger buffet 7:30pm, followed by talk. Finish 9.15pm
£13 + booking fee – click here to book
If you are a student, call us on 01452 731422 and we’ll book you in at 50% off.
Kaspar: Prince of Cats
Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo
Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling.
Follow Johnny Trott, a young bellboy, and Lizziebeth, a spirited American girl, as they form an unlikely bond with the extraordinary cat Kaspar. Their journey takes them across oceans, in a story of friendship, courage and survival that will captivate audiences of all ages.
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 3+
🕒 Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)
🚪’Doors open’ 45 minutes before the performance begins for picnics
Find out more at alfrescoactors.com
Reviews from our previous shows by the same team:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Great fun’ ~ The View From the Stalls
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Absolutely outstanding. I was captivated throughout’ ~ What’s Good To Do
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A magical sixty minutes of skilfull puppetry and acting’ ~ North West End
Around the World in 80 Days
Pack your bags and hold onto your hats – the race is on! 🌍⏱️
Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining, globe-trotting show inspired by Jules Verne’s much-loved classic.
With the clock ticking, Phileas Fogg and his quick-thinking companions attempt the impossible: travelling around the world in just 80 days.
Expect dazzling live music, outrageous characters and inventive storytelling as London, Bombay and beyond burst into life. Featuring trains, boats and plenty of theatrical mayhem, this joyful open-air adventure is packed with fun, flair and surprise at every turn.
Based on the novel by Jules Verne, Adapted by Chris Fung, Directed by Tara Noonan.
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 10+ (perfect for families and explorers of all ages!)
🕒 Running Time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)
🚪’Doors open’ 45 minutes before the performance begins for picnics
Jeeves and Wooster in ‘Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves’ – based on the novel by P.G. Wodehouse
We cordially invite you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster!
Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of mishaps.
Facing misadventures, from ill-fated romances to comical escapades, all set against the backdrop of a world filled with eccentric aunts, quirky friends, and a host of unforgettable characters.
Featuring live jazz music, from our ensemble of actor-musicians – a jolly good time awaits you!
👨👩👧👦 Age Guidance: 10+ (fun for all the family!)
🕒 Running Time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)
🚪’Doors open’ 45 minutes before the performance begins for picnics
We have exciting fun art workshops going on throughout the summer holidays.
Some activities include: batik, robot making, watercolour skills, mixed media collage and so much more! They will be on most Tuesdays – Fridays each week of the holidays.
We have two sessions on the days that we run activities:
Morning Art Session: 10.00-11.30 Afternoon Art Session: 13.00-14.30
Check out all our upcoming activities here: Summer Holiday Art Workshops
We also have Yoga for Kids on Tuesday’s between 15:15 and 16:00 for just £5 per child.
Check out upcoming Yoga for Kids classes here: Yoga for Kids
Lastly we have our Young Artist Hub in which artists age 10 and above and come along and get arty. Those classes are on Thursdays between 15:00 and 16:30.
Check out upcoming Young Artist Hub classes here: Young Artist Hub
We can’t wait to see you this summer!
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