tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88484830199967261432024-03-19T04:33:49.645+00:00Alex Hedley thinks this rockedJoin Alex Hedley as he takes a light hearted peek into the world of Art, Fashion, Design and all things Creative! Cultural escapades with a creative twist!
Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comBlogger499125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-86637001935181696202020-05-03T16:32:00.010+01:002022-05-01T12:25:23.867+01:00> DUST - LIVE STREAM<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>From Royal Court Theatre</i></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>4 May 2020</i></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><i>Lockdown continues and so does our quest to keep our cultural hearts beating! This time, it's the wonderful choreography of Akram Khan that grabs our attention!</i></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.akramkhancompany.net/productions/dust-english-national-ballet-2014/">Akram Khan’s 'Dust'</a> </b>was one of three productions created by leading choreographers for the English National Ballet as a tribute to the hundredth anniversary of the First World War. The ballet starts with a flailing body in front of a bank of dry earth that alludes to the grim finality of the trenches. This piece of 'interpretive physical art' is about war’s agony! The dancers focused muscular movements and harrowing expressions sum up the emotional void of conflict - the result is a massively moving piece of visual storytelling.<br />
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Khan was intrigued by the thought that the men dug into the earth to build trenches, knowing that they were very likely to die as soon as they stepped out of them. <i>“They were digging themselves into death”,</i> he says. As the piece progresses, the male dancers disappear – slowly climbing and falling off the edge of the set. The middle section of the work was inspired by the huge social shift towards women. <i>“They needed weapons made for the war, they needed a huge workforce. I felt this shift in role was interesting”</i>, says Khan.<br />
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In the final duet, <b>Dust</b> explores the relationship between them and their loved ones at the front: <i>“The women knew they would be letting go of fathers, husbands, and sons; they might lose them. Yet they were making weapons that would kill others’ fathers, husbands, and sons. But in order for someone to live, someone else was putting their life on the line. That cyclical thing was what I wanted to explore.”</i></div>
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With beautiful costume design from <b>Kimie Nakano, </b>a<b> </b>stunning soundtrack from <b>Jocelyn Pook</b> and minimal set design from<b> Sander Loonen - </b><b>Dust </b><i>is a sensory overload that leaves you touched on so many levels.</i></div>
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I first noticed the work of Akram Khan during the opening ceremony to London 2012. His piece shaped around <b>mortality</b> was haunting, powerful and extremely beautiful... <i><b><a href="https://vimeo.com/47486368">It's worth watching</a>!</b></i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-20528537971197614322020-05-03T12:52:00.003+01:002020-05-03T13:26:26.181+01:00> CYPRUS AVENUE - LIVE STREAM<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>From Royal Court Theatre</i></b></span></span><br />
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<b><i>Cyprus Avenue balances humour with horror, it's a hard hitting black comedy that holds no punches. Gripping, gritty and completely absorbing! Our quest for culture during lockdown continues...</i></b><br />
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Starring <b>Stephen Rea</b> and directed by <b>Vicky Featherstone</b>, the award-winning <b>Cyprus Avenue</b> by David Ireland mixes live capture of performance from the iconic Royal Court Theatre stage production with location shooting in Belfast. Even as a pre-recorded live stream, Cyprus Avenue has to be one of the most incredible pieces of theatre we have ever seen. <i>Not for the faint hearted,</i> it's certainly worth streaming while you can.<br />
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Eric Miller <i>(Stephen Rea)</i> is a Belfast Loyalist. He is experiencing a psychotic episode and mistakes his five-week old granddaughter for Gerry Adams. Generations of sectarian trauma convince him that his cultural heritage is under siege. He must act.<br />
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<b style="text-align: start;">This hard hitting black comedy</b><span style="text-align: start;"> tells the story of a man struggling with the past and terrified of the future. It was awarded Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and the James Tait Black Prize for Drama in 2017. For his portrayal of Eric, Stephen Rea won Best Actor at the Irish Times Theatre Awards 2017.</span></div>
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-64502405379220278422020-04-24T16:07:00.002+01:002020-04-27T09:40:59.475+01:00> DRAWING THE LINE - LIVE STREAM<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>From Hampstead Theatre</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>17 April 2020</i></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><i>Really? Have the British sent a fool? Do they want to turn partition into a Gilbert and Sullivan opera?</i></b></div>
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<i>As part of our quest to keep our cultural heart's beating, </i>Dave and I prepare to enjoy another wonderful 'gift' from the team at <b>Hampstead Theatre and the Guardian.</b> With drinks in plastics, and another couple ordered for the interval, we experience <b>Howard Brenton’s <a href="https://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/whats-on/hampstead-theatre-at-home/drawing-the-line/">Drawing the Line</a></b> (2013). Directed by the late Howard Davies, this play features a large ensemble, and tells the story of the chaotic partitioning of India in 1947 whilst celebrating the strength of humanity.<br />
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Summoned by the Prime Minister from the Court where he is presiding judge, <b>Cyril Radcliffe</b> is given an unlikely mission. He is to travel to India, a country he has never visited, and, with limited survey information, no expert support and no knowledge of cartography, he is to draw the border which will divide the Indian sub-continent into two new Sovereign Dominions. To make matters even worse, he has only six weeks to complete the task.</div>
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Wholly unsuited to his role, Radcliffe is unprepared for the dangerous whirlpool of political intrigue and passion into which he is plunged – untold consequences may even result from the illicit liaison between the Leader of the Congress Party and the Viceroy’s wife… As he begins to break under the pressure he comes to realise that he holds in his hands the fate of millions of people.<br />
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We found this complex story hugely enjoyable. Beautifully staged with elegant lighting, props and styling - this production held no punches when portraying the clumsy, heavy handed approach of our Government and elder Royals. It highlighted the extraordinarily contingent and chaotic political circumstances that lay behind this momentous historical act of carving up a continent. </div>
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-91800627943358434082020-04-15T15:45:00.002+01:002020-04-17T16:09:25.881+01:00> WONDERLAND - LIVE STREAM<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>From Hampstead Theatre</i></b></span></span><br />
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<b><i>There’s 250 million years down there. A miner, he’s not just working a piece of rock, he’s working with the world…</i></b></div>
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As part of <b><i>Hampstead Theatre at Home</i></b> series and originally aired back in 2014 - Beth Steel’s <b><a href="https://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/whats-on/hampstead-theatre-at-home/wonderland/">Wonderland</a> </b>is a gritty, thought provoking piece of storytelling.<b> </b>Directed by Edward Hall, this epic and witty drama takes a look at the clashing ideologies during the <b>UK’s Miners' Strike of 1984–85</b> and presents the full sweep of the turbulent events that transformed the country.<br />
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<b>With the world in lockdown, </b>it's never been more important to hunt down new ways to satisfy ones lust for all things cultural. <i>Luckily, </i>a selection of the planets best Theatres, Galleries and Cultural Institutions have literally thrown open their doors for virtual tours, live stream events and online exploration. Over the next few weeks, months - we look forward to enjoying virtual trips to exciting Theatrical events, walking around immersive VR exhibitions and discovering the hidden treasures of blockbuster art shows... <i>all from the comfort of the laptop - can't wait!</i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-12315843221520354522020-03-13T15:12:00.000+00:002020-03-14T20:06:48.373+00:00> BARBARA DICKSON LIVE<b style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;"><i style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;">Medina </i><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 204, 255); font-size: 21px;"><i>Theatre</i></span></span><i style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;">, IoW</i></b><br />
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<b><i>In this special acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and pianist Nick Holland explored her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. The pair let the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as they performed a wonderful range of material drawing on Barbara’s folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.</i></b><br />
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Emerging from the Scottish folk scene of the late 1960’s, <b><a href="http://www.barbaradickson.net/index.html">Barbara</a></b> had enjoyed mainstream chart success with hits including ‘Answer Me’, ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’, ‘Caravan’ and the million-selling number one single, ‘I Know Him So Well’. <b>Nick Holland</b> joined Barbara’s touring band in the mid 2000’s playing keyboards and they have recently started working as a ‘duo’ where she plays guitar and piano, with Nick adding keys and harmonies to Barbara’s own wonderful vocals.<br />
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A lovely evening of songs and storytelling from Barbara and Nick. The duo kept the small, but enthusiastic audience enthralled with their beautiful stripped back arrangements. I was also impressed with the team and facilities at the Medina Theatre, a really good contemporary performance space with a surprisingly good sound system too! <i>Top night out!</i></div>
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-8057968134768659342020-03-09T13:39:00.003+00:002020-03-12T13:51:31.209+00:00> THE ARK AND DOVE<b style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;"><i>Cowes Library, IoW</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Friday the 22nd of November 1633, the Ark and Dove set sail from Cowes to start their treacherous journey to Maryland. Local Storyteller, Michele O'brien, has celebrated this story by creating a beautiful piece of Theatrical Storytelling that breathes new life into this epic adventure!</i></b><br />
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A few weeks ago, while volunteering at the <b>IW Story Festival,</b> I had the pleasure of meeting the creative team behind this production. <b><a href="https://www.micheleobrien.co.uk/">Michele O'brien</a> and <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/colinph">Colin Phillimore</a></b> have worked closely with a passionate team from the Island to bring this forgotten story to life. The resulting piece is truly engaging, highly creative and extremely relevant for local School children today. It raises issues of migration, self identity and acceptance.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.micheleobrien.co.uk/michele-blog.html">The Ark and Dove,</a></b> is a tale about a servant woman called Mary Jennings who leaves the Isle of Wight in search of a better life. She sails west across treacherous ocean waters, landing in Maryland, America. While there, Mary meets Mansi of the Piscataway tribe. Together, they share stories, learn valuable lessons, and become firm friends. The project, which is accompanied by an education pack for use in schools, commemorates the story of individuals who left England in 1633 and met with peoples in what we now call the United States of America. The country was inhabited by many tribes of First Nation people, who represent a diverse collection of cultures and communities.<br />
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<b>Estelle Baker </b>from the IW Heritage Service and <b>Elspeth Giddens</b> from the IW Story Festival worked with Michele and Colin to engage local schools and to help the children reconnect with this important moment from the Islands Maritime history. Writer <b>David Haworth,</b> Director Lucy Phillips and IoW based puppet maker, <b>Teresa Grimaldi, </b>all helped this wonderful piece of Island themed Storytelling to set-sail. It promises to be a very positive and rewarding journey indeed... <i>What a team!</i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-50874889682284005692020-03-05T16:49:00.000+00:002020-04-03T08:57:08.731+01:00> THE THRILL OF LOVE <b style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;"><i>Apollo Theatre, IoW</i></b><br />
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<b><i>The team at the Apollo present a hauntingly beautiful dramatisation of the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.</i></b><br />
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<b>The Thrill of Love,</b> by award winning playwright Amanda Whittington, sheds new light on the life of <b><a href="https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/ruth-ellis">Ruth Ellis,</a></b> who was hanged for shooting her lover in 1955. Using the language of film noir and the distinctive voice of <b>Billie Holiday,</b> Whittington creates a haunting and beautiful piece of theatre which, despite the inevitable outcome, maintains dramatic tension to the last.<br />
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A divorcee with a young child to care for, Ruth Ellis works in the kind of nightclubs where there’s more than just a drink on offer. The girls work hard, play hard and dream of a movie-star lifestyle. Then she meets the wealthy, womanising David, a racing driver with whom she becomes obsessed. Fame comes – but not in the way she imagines. Why does their relationship end in murder? Why does she plead not guilty, but offer no defence? Why does she show no remorse? <i>And who is she trying to protect?</i><br />
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<b><i>On a positive note:</i></b> Within two years of Ellis’s death, and on the back of massive public outcry. The Homicide Act 1957 limited the death penalty by restricting it to certain types of murder. It was a rather compromised piece of legislation but it set the tone for what was to follow in 1965, when Harold Wilson’s Labour government passed the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act. The last hangings in Great Britain had taken place a year earlier. Such changes are not brought about by one person’s case. But, for all that, Ruth Ellis remains a highly significant figure – both in shining a light on the long road to abolition and reflecting capital punishment’s impact on Britons’ emotional lives in the 1950s.<br />
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<b><i><a href="https://www.iwstoryfestival.com/">2020 - The first ever </a></i></b><b><i><a href="https://www.iwstoryfestival.com/">IW Story Festival.</a> St</i></b><b><i>ories are all around us; not just in books and poems and plays and songs, but also in the news and history and the places we live. For two days, </i></b><b><i>children and families</i></b><b><i> were inspired by stories, creativity and - by some pretty impressive Storytellers too. I went along to lend a hand - and to get lost in a wonderful world of </i></b><b><i>Storytelling.</i></b><br />
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<b>CREATE; </b>whether through stories and poems, junk modelling or other crafts; for families and young people to have fun together and discover new talents. To let authors, poets, actors, illustrators, spoken word artists and others <b>INSPIRE</b> us to create our own stories; to discover new worlds and new ideas. And finally, to help all <b>IMAGINE</b> the amazing things we can do and the amazing things we can be. All this, <i>and so much more, </i>brought to life through the wonderful world of Storytelling!<br />
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The festival organisers curated an impressive programme of Story based workshops, talks and activities. World class authors, illustrators and performers joined Storytellers from the Island to entertain and INSPIRE. It was fantastic to meet so many talented and passionate creatives... </div>
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<i>The lineup included:</i> <b><a href="http://www.korkypaul.com/">Korky Paul</a> </b>- Artist and world renowned illustrator. <b><a href="http://www.nicksharratt.com/">Nick Sharratt</a></b> - Illustrator, author AND onetime official illustrator for <b><a href="https://www.worldbookday.com/">World Book Day.</a></b> <a href="http://www.jabberworks.co.uk/"><b>Sarah McIntyre</b> </a>- Illustrator and writer with an eye-popping collection of glasses, hats and outfits. </div>
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<i>As a volunteer,</i> I was ready to help out wherever I could. My love of visual Storytelling was sure to come in useful somewhere! On the first day, I really enjoyed helping out in the crafty sessions run by the amazing <b><a href="http://www.teresagrimaldi.co.uk/">Teresa Grimaldi.</a></b> In the morning, we inspired children to make creative costumes for <b><a href="http://www.teresagrimaldi.co.uk/">World Book Day</a></b> and in the afternoon, we got crafty with junk! Huge fun and it's surprising what you can CREATE from a pile of old fabric, some egg boxes and a collection of paper tubes! These 4, 45 minute sessions were FREE - it was so rewarding to see the children walking away with (and wearing) their own story based creations.<br />
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<b>A small, but very dedicated group of IoW based Storytellers made this Festival happen! </b>Such a creative and fun bunch. <i>It was a joy to get to know them.</i><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/silverfox54?__tn__=%2CdC-R-R&eid=ARCKUZtiW9gEneVFFGuc4pMxRjN77C1lGY2hmMAiUmifYTkgwZLzf3Q7UZLWojaTR3T8nJKxk-4gk-rq&hc_ref=ARTgoyhkiB7gK3zcPn08HOxKF9-bpEIS3WeBe2zt1e-YPb07KLqYtvYOw2GGAPFoHB8&fref=nf">Elspeth Giddens</a></b> - A lovely Lady who get's things done!<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/debbiewebbauthor/"><b>Debbie Webb</b></a> - An Author, Illustrator and educator.<br />
<a href="https://www.julesmarrinerbooks.com/copy-of-author-visits"><b>Jules Marriner</b></a> - A Storyteller, Illustrator and writer.<br />
<a href="http://www.thatsanotherstory.co.uk/"><b>Sue Bailey</b></a> - A wonderful Storyteller.<br />
<a href="https://www.dogpigeon.co.uk/?page_id=29"><b>Peta Rainford</b></a> - A children's writer and illustrator.<br />
<b><a href="https://www.gjbanks.co.uk/">Geoff Banks</a></b> - A passionate supporter of all things creative.</div>
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-84796632983075419062020-02-13T13:34:00.006+00:002020-02-20T17:13:20.414+00:00> ART CATCH UP <b style="color: #ffccff; font-family: verdana; font-size: 21px;"><i>London Town</i></b><br />
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<b><i>We take a day trip to London and explore the major art shows at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Before heading home, we chill in a couple of our fave old City haunts... Cheers!</i></b><br />
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<b><i>First up:</i></b> <b>Tate Britain...</b> <b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/anne-hardy">Anne Hardy </a></b>wins the prize for best winter decorations with her post-apocalyptic commission. She has transformed the front of the London Gallery with ice, mud, tangled lights and torn banners. The result is truly unique and even includes a 21-minute quadraphonic soundscape...<i> Then, we enjoy...</i><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/william-blake-artist">William Blake</a> -</b><i> </i>A painter, print maker and poet who created some of the most iconic images in British art. With over 300 original works, including watercolours, paintings and prints, this is the largest show of Blake’s work for almost 20 years. It rediscovers him as a visual artist for the 21st century. Radical and rebellious, he is an inspiration to visual artists, musicians, poets and performers worldwide. A beautifully staged show, <i>very enjoyable!</i><br />
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Nebuchadnezzar <b>William Blake</b> 1795<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/mark-leckey">Mark Leckey: O' Magic power of Bleaknesss</a> -</b><i> </i>An ambitious new large-scale exhibition by the Turner Prize winning artist. Leckey transforms Tate Britain’s galleries with a life-size replica of a motorway bridge on the M53 on the Wirral, Merseyside, where he grew up. The bridge – a recurring motif in his work – is the setting for a new audio play. Focusing on a group of teenagers, the play is inspired by folklore and stories of changelings and ‘fairy raids’ and by the artist’s own pre-adolescent experiences. Composed of new and existing work, this exhibition is an atmospheric, theatrical experience of spectral visions, sound and video. BRILLIANT...<br />
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Installation view <b>Mark Leckey</b> 2019</div>
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Dave and 'The Depth of Darkness, the Return of the Light' <a href="http://anne-hardy.co.uk/"><b>Anne Hardy</b> </a>2019</div>
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After a spot of lunch, we hit <b>Tate Modern.</b> It's hard to believe that this Gallery has been central to London's art landscape for 20 years... it surely has to be one of the best Contemporary Art Galleries in the world!<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/hyundai-commission-kara-walker">Kara Walker: Hyundai Commission</a></b> - <i>Fons Americanus</i> is a 13-metre tall working fountain inspired by the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, London. Rather than a celebration of the British Empire, this fountain explores the interconnected histories of Africa, America and Europe. Kara uses water as a key theme, referring to the transatlantic slave trade and the ambitions, fates and tragedies of people from these three continents. Fantasy, fact and fiction meet at an epic scale. Based in New York, Kara Walker is acclaimed for her candid explorations of race, sexuality and violence.<br />
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Alex and 'Fons Americanus' <b>Kara Walker</b> 2019</div>
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-10631853535498446442020-02-12T12:45:00.000+00:002020-02-12T13:45:31.109+00:00> HAROON MIRZA: WAVES AND FORMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really enjoy popping into this contemporary art space in Southampton, there's always something new to explore. The long awaited move in May 2018, from the Gallery’s historic home at the University of Southampton’s Highfield Campus to the new purpose-built Studio 144 in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter, triples the space available for public programming, community-focused projects and active learning opportunities. The arts venue comprises around 75,000 square feet of stunning gallery, performing arts and film/media studio space across two iconic buildings, as part of a mixed-use development. This city-centre Gallery has dramatically increased the opportunities for the public to experience and be inspired by great art, as well as for creative collaboration with its new cultural neighbours in Studio 144 – City Eye and Nuffield Southampton Theatres.<br />
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Beautifully staged across two floors, <a href="http://www.clickfolio.com/haroon/"><b>Haroon Mirza’s</b></a> artworks are united by an enduring preoccupation and engagement with diverse disciplines including physics, shamanism, artificial intelligence and astrology. He has won international acclaim for installations that test the interplay and friction between sound waves, light waves and electric current. As an advocate of interference, Mirza creates situations that purposefully cross wires. He devises sculptures, performances and immersive installations that skilfully blend ancient and contemporary technologies, offering up composite installations that mix an electric range of materials.</div>
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<b>Haroon Mirza</b> - Solar Symphony Solar <i>Credit Thierry Bal</i></div>
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<b>Haroon Mirza</b> - Dreamachine 2.0 <i>Credit Thierry Bal</i></div>
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<b>Haroon Mirza </b>- Pavilion for Optimisation <i>Credit Thierry Bal</i></div>
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<i><b>Mirza describes himself as a composer,</b></i> working with physical phenomena and found and created instruments, to create complex works that embrace both the everyday and the sublime. Through his work, processes are left exposed and sounds occupy space in an unruly way, testing codes of conduct and charging the atmosphere. <i>Fantastic stuff!</i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-58432157276841796642020-02-11T21:41:00.002+00:002020-02-12T11:50:57.194+00:00> COWES ART GROUP QUIZ FUN<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>Gurnard Village Hall, IoW</i></b></span></span><br />
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The organisers of <b>Cowes Art Group</b> have once again asked us back to host their festive quiz. It's always a great night out with fun loving local artists. We designed a final <i><b>'festive make'</b></i> round to beat all festive makes and the teams did an amazing job of constructing a 'snow person' from a handful of balloons, pipe cleaners and coloured card. It's surprising what you can produce in fifteen minutes, especially when there's chocolate to be won! <i>Looking forward to the 2020 spectacular already</i> ;-)<br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-91452636769618442752020-02-11T20:08:00.000+00:002020-02-12T16:58:06.484+00:00> A STORY OF INDIA<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>Southern India</i></b></span></span><br />
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<i><b>One of the oldest civilisations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences. With a rich heritage and a myriad of attractions, this country is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. We pack our bags, open our minds and head off - for a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know the real Story of India!</b></i><br />
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We enjoyed a truly unforgettable holiday with Carl and Annette. Spectacular scenery, incredible food, amazing experiences and beautiful people. <i>What more could you wish for?</i><br />
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<i>Full itinerary to follow soon.</i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-77586322542392067982019-10-17T14:51:00.001+01:002019-10-17T16:26:00.171+01:00> AN AUDIENCE WITH JO BRAND <span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>Northwood House, Isle of Wight</i></b></span></span><br />
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This hour long audience with Jo was fascinating, the informal conversational format was a great way to help us get to know the real Jo Brand. Often considered as 'overpowering', this rather shy author came across very well... <i>she is sensitive, worldly and wise.</i><br />
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Apparently, <b><i>Born Lippy</i></b> is packed with memorable anecdotes from Jo's life and career. It's full of jokes and funny stories, coloured by her experiences as a psychiatric nurse, stand-up and working mother of two. This hilarious book aims not only to entertain but also really help people by touching on such subjects such as how to manage a bully; your family and how to survive it; what no one tells you about the female body; being different; social media is not sociable; how not to fall in love; feminism: a rebranding; you are not what you wear; getting on a bit; and how to do what you want: or not do what others want.<br />
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Our ticket price also included a copy of this new publication... I just need to get around to reading it now! Thank you Isle of Wight Literary Festival... <i>Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday afternoon with you!</i><br />
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We really look forward to heading back to Venice. Exploring the Biennale requires stamina, an open mind and determination... <i>there is always so much to take in!</i> This year, narrative driven installations and video pieces really overwhelmed us, <i>in a good way!</i> Plenty of time and a good pair of shoes are essential if you want to fully engage, and get under the skin of some of the more challenging and conceptually rich pieces. This is ART on an EPIC scale... <i>and you need epic amounts of energy to keep up!</i><br />
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Open to the public from Saturday May 11th to Sunday November 24th 2019, at the Giardini and the Arsenale, this art experience is on an olympic scale and includes 79 participants from all over the world. This year it's curated by <b>Ralph Rugoff</b> and organised by La Biennale di Venezia chaired by<b> Paolo Baratta.</b><br />
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<b>Thur 3rd Oct -</b> Dave and I travel up to London late afternoon to stay with Carl and Annette in Greenwich. We enjoy a lovely meal and head up to bed before midnight...<br />
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<b>Fri 4th Oct -</b> Up and out early to catch our 9:05 flight from City airport to Venice Marco Polo. We arrive in good time and head to the water taxi departures to board our boat to Venice. Our host, Linda, meets us at Ospedale and we walk to our home for the next 4 nights. This is our second stay at the beautiful <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g187870-d10768319-Ca_Ermina_Garden-Venice_Veneto.html">Ca' Ermina Garden</a></b> property. Situated within walking distance of all the main sights, this oasis is perfect as a base to explore. A quick unpack and we are off out to grab Venice. We enjoy a drink and some snacks pre heading out later to eat at a local restaurant. <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g187870-d3539493-r148299667-Osteria_Ai_Do_Pozzi-Venice_Veneto.html">Osteria Ai Do Pozzi</a></b> is a real find! Recommended by our host, Fabio, this unassuming eatery is great for a casual night out. Lovely seafood and meat cooked to traditional Italian recipes, uncomplicated and very tasty.<br />
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<b>Sat 5th Oct -</b> A beautiful sunny day. First up, a leisurely walk to the fish market near Rialto Bridge. We are cooking in tonight and get fresh bass, squid and veg from the near by stalls. We head back via the supermarket to pick up bits for breakfast. Brunch is enjoyed outside in our private garden... <i>bliss.</i> We are ready to head to the <b>Giardini</b> to start our Biennale experience. So much art to enjoy... we spend a good 3 hours exploring. The Pavilion's are busy with art fans and we have a great time (<i>Notable works listed below and some are shown in pics</i>). In the eve we saunter back to the apartment via a quick drink stop to refresh and critique the day. A fab eve of cooking, eating and laughing follows.<br />
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<i>Here are my faves from the <b>Giardini:</b></i><br />
<b>Belgium:</b> The crazzzy animated world of <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/belgium">Mondo Cane.</a> Brazil a</b>nd the wonderful dance orientated piece that was <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/brazil">Swinguerra.</a></b> <b>Canada</b> with <a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/canada"><b>Isuma,</b></a> their charming narrative driven film - <i>one of the very few that we actually engaged with.</i> <b>Poland </b>and <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/poland">Flight,</a></b> the inside-out flying machine. <b>Serbia</b> and their lovely paintings and 3D pieces of <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/serbia">Regaining Memory Loss.</a></b><br />
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<i>Here are my fave artists from the <b>Arsenale:</b></i><br />
<b>Alex Da Corte:</b> His fabulous video works that formed <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/partecipants/alex-da-corte">Rubber Pencil Devil.</a> <a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/partecipants/soham-gupta">Soham Gupta's</a></b> Angst series - intimate photographic portraits celebrating the people who live in the shadows of Calcutta. <b><a href="https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/partecipants/mari-katayama">Mari Katayama</a></b> and her personal photographic images and hand made props that talk to her physical self.<br />
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<b>Mon 7th Oct -</b> Gorgeous sunshine greets us on our final full day in Venice. Today is all about getting to know districts of the city that we have not enjoyed before... <i>and</i> sampling some authentic Cicchetti in a few of the best rated smaller restaurants and bars. <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alla-Vedova/1584558508265550?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral&rf=1988995644754339">All Vedova</a></b> is our first stop... a lil' glass of local vino and delicious bites in this authentic back street Venetian restaurant... <i>beautiful.</i> We also do a couple of the more decorative Churches. <b><a href="http://www.basilicasantigiovanniepaolo.it/en/">Basilica Sant Giovanni e Paolo</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.basilicadeifrari.it/en/">Basilica Dei Frari </a></b>are both certainly worth a visit! More snacks, now we relax for a bit longer and enjoy the gorgeous canal side location of <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/osteriaparadisoperduto/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral">Paradiso Perduto.</a></b> With full tummies we are ready for more art! We explore the interesting collection of work at <b><a href="https://ecc-italy.eu/">Palazzo Michiel,</a></b> the European Culture Centre of Italy. Then continue walking for another hour or so, taking in the sights and sounds... A quick drink at <b><a href="http://www.cafferosso.it/home.html">Caffe Rosso</a></b> is required before heading to an old fave of ours, <a href="https://osteriaalsquero.wordpress.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral"><b>Osteria al Squero,</b></a> opposite the picturesque gondola yard. <i>Phew,</i> what a fantastic day. We have a lovely night at our base - and Fabio, Linda and Mum come over to see us, such a nice gesture!<br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-9718831729752702532019-09-24T14:27:00.003+01:002019-09-24T14:36:09.275+01:00> FLEABAG - LIVE!<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><i>Ventnor Arts Club, Isle of Wight</i></b></span></span><br />
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<i><b><a href="http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ntlout37-fleabag">Fleabag - National Theatre Live</a></b> - </i><b><i>The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to the Isle of Wight from London’s West End!</i></b><br />
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We really enjoyed this live feed from London. Feeling bizarrely intimate, this 80 minute monologue triggered every emotion imaginable. Clever use of audio effects and character voices added depth to Fleabag's narrative while the stripped back stage added to the overall intensity of the piece.<br />
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Written and performed by <b>Phoebe Waller-Bridge</b> and directed by <b>Vicky Jones,</b> Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.<br />
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Playing to sold-out audiences in <b>New York </b>and <b>London,</b> we certainly didn't want to miss our opportunity to enjoy this <b><i>‘legitimately hilarious show’</i></b> <i>(New Yorker)</i>, broadcast live from <b>Wyndham’s Theatre</b> to the <b>Ventnor Arts Club.</b><br />
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We started our Ventnor adventure with a fab meal at <b><a href="https://strippedventnor.co.uk/">Stripped,</a></b> the new venture from the team behind <b><a href="https://cantinaventnor.co.uk/">Cantina.</a></b> The eve was rounded off with a moon-lit walk along the parade... and beautifully brought to a crescendo with a stay at the <b><a href="http://www.thehambrough.com/">Hambrough.</a></b> Very comfortable and a great breakfast in the morning too!<br />
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<i><b><a href="https://www.apollo-theatre.org.uk/suddenly-at-home/">Suddenly at Home -</a></b> </i><b><i>Set in a quiet, luxurious 1970s apartment, this play exudes glamour, sophistication and all the thrilling elements that we have come to expect from the exciting creations of Mr Durbridge. Twists and turns all the way, and some real 'gasp-out-loud' moments, we loved this fabulous production!</i></b><br />
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<b>Francis Durbridge’s</b> ‘Suddenly at Home’ is an intricate classic thriller with unexpected twists and surprises, in which an avaricious scheming husband kills his wealthy wife in pursuit of his idyllic dream. The intrigue and suspense come from his clever attempts to evade justice as he manipulates situations and other characters to achieve his objective. Dramatic telephone calls and unexpected visitors punctuate the action and heighten tension.<br />
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Francis Durbridge, master storyteller, conquered television from 1950-1980 with baffling and complex thrillers that gripped audiences and kept them on tenterhooks. Record viewing figures were recorded for his best-known series featuring Paul Temple, one of the most successful characters ever created for broadcasting. His radio plays, with their famed ‘cliff-hanger’ endings, were always eagerly awaited. He is credited with over 35 novels, 22 TV series, 30 radio play serials and 9 stage plays – the most famous of which is ‘Suddenly at Home’.<br />
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Professional actor, <b>Graham Pountney</b> stepped in to take the lead role after a cast member had to drop out. <i>A strong cast and a very good set made for an enjoyable eve of live theatre on our isle (With those lovely Bailey's)</i>. <br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-62523641853590876162019-09-11T16:06:00.000+01:002019-09-11T17:25:42.725+01:00> ART AND HORTICULTURE CATCH UP <span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">London and South East</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><i>We make the most of a few days off to hit a selection of art hot-spots and destination Gardens. Installations, undiscovered new art and inspirational planting await - we just can't get enough!</i></b><br />
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<b>Sunday 4th -</b> We drive up to Greenwich and park up just outside our first rented property, we are staying with Carl and Annette. A quick freshen up and we are soon off to catch the train into central London. First up, <b>The Royal Academy. </b>Here we enjoy 3 shows.<br />
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<b>Olafur Eliasson </b>Beauty 1993</div>
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<b>Monday 5th -</b> We are up early to cram as much into this day as humanly possible. First, we head to Tate Modern to enjoy another 3 shows. <b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/olafur-eliasson">Olafur Eliasson in real life:</a></b> Some artworks introduce natural phenomena such as rainbows to the gallery space. Others use reflections and shadows to play with the way we perceive and interact with the world. Many works result from the artist’s research into complex geometry, motion patterns, and his interest in colour theory. All but one of the works have never been seen in the UK before. Next, <b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/takis">Takis:</a></b> This the largest exhibition of Takis's work ever held in the UK, bringing together over 70 works. Throughout his career he produced antennae-like sculptures called Signals, and musical devices using magnets, electricity and viewer participation to generate resonant and random sounds. Lastly, <b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/natalia-goncharova">Natalia Goncharova:</a></b> This multi-talented artist found acclaim early in her career. Aged just 32 she established herself as the leader of the Russian avant-garde with a major exhibition in Moscow in 1913. She then moved to France where she designed costumes and backdrops for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes. She lived in Paris for the rest of her life, becoming a key figure in the city’s cutting-edge art scene. Her bold and innovative body of work influenced and transcended the art movements of the 20th century. We explore her diverse sources and inspirations, from Russian folk art and textiles to the latest trends in modernism and beyond.<br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-25747533157045937792019-09-11T13:59:00.001+01:002019-09-11T13:59:17.516+01:00> GILES CLARKE: SELECTED STORIES<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Quay Arts, Isle of Wight</span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><b><a href="http://www.gilesnclarke.com/home">Giles Clarke:</a> Selected Stories - </b></i><b><i>New York-based Getty Reportage photojournalist Giles Clarke, who grew up on the Island, returns to present a site specific exhibition of images curated from a global catalogue of projects exploring, primarily, humanitarian issue awareness in troubled regions.</i></b><br />
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Tonight we joined <b>Giles Clarke, </b>in conversation with <b>Paul Armfield,</b> for an artist talk, short film screening of the acclaimed <b><i>‘The Guardian Angel Of Guatemala’</i></b> followed by a Q&A session discussing his work. The eve was brought to an upbeat end with an auction of two signed works.<br />
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<i><b><a href="https://www.nstheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-audience">The Audience -</a> </b></i><b><i>Every week, the Queen has met her Prime Minister in an Audience at Buckingham Palace. Both parties agree never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. But what is discussed? What secrets are shared? Does her Majesty have her favourites?</i></b><br />
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Often funny, sometimes confessional, occasionally explosive, <b>The Audience</b> imagines the private moments that define a changing Britain. From Peter Morgan, the writer of the award-winning TV series <b>The Crown</b> and Oscar-winning film The Queen, NST Director Samuel Hodges (The Shadow Factory) directs a brand new production of the comic hit play. <br />
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<b>Prime Minister: <i>I never sleep much.</i></b><br />
<b>Queen: <i>Oh dear.</i> </b><br />
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I like the idea of any person with the power to start a nuclear war being rested. Nuffield Southampton Theatres Director <b>Samuel Hodges</b> directs his new version of the award winning play from the writer of the critically acclaimed TV series The Crown and the Oscar award winning film <b>The Queen.</b><br />
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<b><i>What a stunning production.</i> </b>This has been our first visit to the new NST City Theatre, an amazing space for all sorts of performing Arts. Very comfortable and jam-packed with the very latest technical kit, a perfect venue for this minimal and elegant production. <b>Faye Castelow</b> rocked it as The Queen. <b>Lizzie Hopley</b> was amazing as Margaret Thatcher and <b>Paul Kemp</b> played the 7 Prime Ministers like an absolute pro. <i>Brilliant stuff!</i><br />
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<i><b><a href="https://isleofwightfestival.com/line-up">The Isle of Wight Festival 2019 -</a></b></i><i style="font-weight: bold;"> for a magical moment the Island throbs to the sound of popular music from across the charts. Firm favourites, old rockers, local bands and even some new electronic acts cross the Solent to entertain the crowds. We love it!</i><br />
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This has been our second festival weekend. The weather was good and the crowds were up for a fantastic festival weekend. We popped along Friday evening to enjoy the dance acts in the Big Top. <b>Sigala</b> and <b>Jax Jones</b> pumped out their chart bangers while <b>Freya Ridings</b> kept the fans happy with her grown up songs and ballads. On Saturday we enjoyed <b>Picture this</b> in the Big Top. The main stage was also really good - <b>George Ezra</b> did a great set, as did <b>Bastille. Fatboy Slim</b> certainly had the loudest set and some amazing production too, a great end to a fun day. Sunday was a little more relaxed with the wonderful <b>Sigrid</b> on the main stage... we drifted for the rest of the day, enjoying some local bands and general people watching while walking about with a pint of cider. <i>Another fun festival and great to bump into so many friends too.</i><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-68514439291963268152019-09-09T15:45:00.000+01:002019-09-09T15:46:33.618+01:00> SHORT BREAK UP NORTH<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Yorkshire</span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.yorkshire.com/"><b>Yorkshire -</b></a></i><i style="font-weight: bold;"> It's Birthday time again, and we are always very happy to visit our second home. Beautiful landscape and lovely people, we never tire of heading north.</i><br />
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A quick weekend away to enjoy a bit of time with the family. On the way up we take the opportunity to visit <b><a href="https://waddesdon.org.uk/">Waddesdon Hall and Gardens.</a></b> Set in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, this splendid hall is home to the<b> Rothchild collection</b> - a priceless treasure trove of paintings, sculpture and temporary exhibits. We take a leisurely wander through the ornate gardens and finish the day with a lovely cuppa after enjoying an exhibition of fab paintings by <b><a href="https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/eliot-hodgkin/">Eliot Hodgkin.</a></b><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-69328893642421823792019-09-09T14:22:00.001+01:002019-09-12T14:55:49.680+01:00> IoW STAYCATION<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 21px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">IoW and London</span><br />
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<b><i><a href="https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/">A short break on the isle and a trip to London town -</a> A bank holiday should always be put to good use... bolt on 4 days and make a week of it!... </i></b><b><i>That's exactly what we did. </i></b><br />
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<b>Monday 27 -</b> We finish off our new patio and tidy up the garden... we prepare for guests and are able to enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the sun terrace. Perfect!<br />
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<b>Tuesday 28 -</b> A day out on the bus! We travel from Cowes to Newport, then off out to Godshill. From Godshill an enjoyable walk via <b><a href="https://www.appuldurcombe.co.uk/">Appuldurcombe House</a></b> leads us to the the raised raised walk way that was once the railway track. A very leisurely stroll in the sunshine and we are soon at Shanklin. We head to the sea and walk to Sandown via a snack stop at the wonderful <a href="https://thesalixcafe.co.uk/"><b>Salix beach cafe.</b></a> Eventually we end up back in Shanklin and visit the beautiful Chine. <b><a href="https://www.shanklinchine.co.uk/">Shanklin Chine</a></b> is a pure green oasis... a perfect place to sit still for a while and relax. A couple of beers at the <b><a href="https://fishermanscottageshanklin.co.uk/">Fisherman's Cottage pub</a></b> on the beach in the sun is a fabulous way to end the day. A bite to eat at the <b><a href="https://thesteamer.co.uk/">Steamer Inn</a></b> on the front and we are soon back on the bus to Newport.<br />
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<b>Wednesday 29 -</b> <i>A washout...</i> we shut up shop, light the candles and get out those books that have been waiting to be enjoyed.<br />
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<b>Thursday 30 -</b> A better day, the sun is out and it's stopped raining! Today is all about London. We arrive at Waterloo around midday and are soon off to meet up with Jenny, our chum from Africa. Snacks at <b>Spitalfields Market</b> and a walk through <b>Brick Lane</b> to <b><a href="https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/">The Whitechapel Gallery</a></b> take up a few hours. The shows at the Gallery are typically fun and we have smiles on our faces when we leave. Next a walk to <b>Tate Modern</b> where we enjoy a beer outside in the sun. We say our goodbye's to Jenny and are soon off to Greenwich to meet up with Carl and Annette.<br />
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<b>Friday 31 -</b> Today we head in to London to enjoy the <b>British Museum.</b> We haven't been here for a good few years, we are eager to explore. Today we have tickets for <b><a href="https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/manga.aspx?_ga=2.210208662.246830397.1561285716-1026675396.1561285716">Manga.</a><span id="goog_740848913"></span><span id="goog_740848914"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></b> A landmark show where we enter a graphic world of art and storytelling. This is the largest exhibition of manga ever to take place outside of Japan. This visual narrative art form has become a multimedia global phenomenon, telling stories with themes from gender to adventure, in real or imagined worlds. Immersive and playful, the exhibition explores manga’s global appeal and cultural crossover, showcasing original Japanese manga and it's influence across the globe, from anime to ‘cosplay’ dressing up. This influential art form entertains, inspires and challenges. We really enjoyed this ground-breaking exhibition. Later in the day we start our travel back to the Isle, we are soon at home relaxing.<br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-84318064550769703652019-06-20T13:48:00.001+01:002019-06-20T13:49:10.661+01:00> JULIAN CLARY LIVE<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Shanklin Theatre, IoW</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://julianclary.co.uk/"><i>Julian Clary -</i></a><i> In his own words...‘Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. It’s been a while since he sallied forth to pleasure the provinces with his particular brand of saucy innuendo. Is the time right now?’</i></b><br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-37286835527346059762019-05-09T15:29:00.001+01:002019-09-12T15:06:28.725+01:00> ROTTERDAM ADVENTURE<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Rotterdam, the Netherlands</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://en.rotterdam.info/about-rotterdam/" style="font-style: italic;">Rotterdam -</a><i><span id="goog_2104033250"></span><span id="goog_2104033251"></span> The young, dynamic global City, continuously renewing itself at a rapid rate. Sparkling skyscrapers, an impressive port, super-cool restaurants and food markets, renowned museums and awesome festivals... It's the bike friendly City that has it all!</i></b><br />
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Full of energy and innovation, Rotterdam reinvented itself after the bombing of the Second World War. It broke with the past and chose modern architecture. The motto: <b><i>light, air and space,</i></b> was ground breaking for that time. Rotterdam still embraces experimentation: almost anything is possible. We loved our first visit to Rotterdam. So much to see and do! Three days is the perfect amount of time to explore, we felt that we had really connected. <i>Our trip went a little like this:</i><br />
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<b>Sunday 14th -</b> We travel up late afternoon to Waterloo and stay at Southwark Travelodge.<br />
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<b>Monday 15th -</b> Early train to Gatwick to catch our 11:30 flight to Schipol, Amsterdam. Great trip, only 45 mins., then 25 mins. train to Rotterdam. We take the tram down to our hotel and are settled in by 4pm. The <a href="https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nhow-rotterdam?campid=8435708&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8_mBRCLARIsAKxi0GK8oImJEmj7YMwlIend4jBVFxHUWqGiVeXa-sUTnDtLvcJgbLz3jRAaAkckEALw_wcB"><b>‘nhow Rotterdam’</b></a> is iconic and certainly stands out on the fashionable south bank of the harbour. We are soon off out to explore. Our walk takes us north-west from our hotel towards the beautiful canals and streets of the Delfshaven district, past the iconic Euro Mast, we discover beautiful green spaces and pretty views. We soak up the atmosphere before hopping on a tram back towards the centre to enjoy a drink, the locals are very friendly and share hints and tips. We walk around the cool Witte de With straat… lots of great bars and places to eat outside. We enjoy food at an Italian just off the main stretch. <b><a href="https://www.gusto-rotterdam.nl/">Gusto</a></b> is lovely. We walk back to our hotel and grab a nightcap on the terrace of the famous Skybar.<br />
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<b>Tuesday 15th -</b> A sunny morning! Woken up by the window cleaners! We enjoy our buffet breakfast before heading out to explore. First up, the <b><a href="https://www.kunsthal.nl/en/#tijdlijn-2019-05">Kunsthall</a></b> in the Museum Park. Great collection, we also relax with a coffee in the sunshine. We then walk up to the train station to make our way to Leiden, where we catch a bus to the <b><a href="https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/plan-your-holiday/events/keukenhof.htm">Keukenhof.</a><span id="goog_1369641819"></span><span id="goog_1369641820"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1369641814"></span><span id="goog_1369641815"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1369641803"></span><span id="goog_1369641804"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></b> The sun is still out as we enjoy 2 hours soaking up the atmosphere, the colour, the eye popping displays and the heady scent from the millions of hyacinths. We join the Q for the bus back to Leiden and are lucky to board the first to arrive at the stand. We recharge on the train to Rotterdam and pick up some snacks from the local supermarket. We enjoy a buffet dinner while enjoying the City views from our 17th floor room. Spotify serves up some great local music too - discoveries include the chilled electro pop of <b><a href="https://www.haevnmusic.com/">HAEVN</a></b> and Suzan & Freek. <i>Happy days.</i><br />
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<b>Wednesday 16th -</b> A little cloudier today, but still warm enough to walk around and enjoy the City. We walk around the pier where our hotel stands before heading to the East of the City. We cross the river and head towards the architectural rich area of the harbour City. We see the first ‘sky scraper’ in Europe, the 10 story <b><a href="https://en.rotterdam.info/locations/het-witte-huis-1/">'White House'</a></b> is still impressive. Close by are the super crazy <b><a href="https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/rotterdam/rotterdam-cube-houses.htm">Cube Houses,</a> </b>they are incredibly eye catching. We then head West towards Witte de With straat. Before heading to the fantastic <b><a href="http://Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art">Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art,</a></b> we enjoy a coffee and a leg rest at the <b>King Kong</b> coffee shop. The art on show at the Gallery is very moving and beautifully staged. An afternoon power-nap is required, we head back to our City pad to recharge. In the evening we once again head east towards the Cube Houses to enjoy a beer next to the water, then a glass and Tapas in the mega-cool <b><a href="https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/rotterdam/rotterdams-market-hall.htm">Market Hall</a></b> before heading to a new Dutch restaurant just off Witte de With straat. The <b><a href="http://dertienrotterdam.nl/">Dertien</a></b> is fab and cooks with seasonal, local ingredients. A lovely way to round off a fabulous day in Rotterdam.<br />
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<b>Thursday 17th -</b> The sun is back, big time! Today is all about the Hague and the coast. Breakfast is early to allow for a plump day. We are soon on a train to The Hague, just 20 mins out of Rotterdam, this is the seat of the Government for the Netherlands. First up, the <b><a href="https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/">Mauritshuis</a></b> Royal Picture Gallery. This lovely, smaller Museum, is a treasure trove of painting from the Golden Age. The small rooms that house the paintings are busy with tour groups - but, we do manage to enjoy the beautiful art. <b>‘The Girl with a pearl earring’</b> and the exquisite <b>‘View of Delft’</b> town scape by <b>Vermeer </b>are a real highlight! Our ticket also includes entry to <b><a href="https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/discover/prince-william-v-gallery/">Galerij Prins Willem V,</a></b> built in 1774, this is the first public gallery of the Netherlands and houses 150+ beautiful paintings. We take time out for coffee and cake in the sunshine before heading to <b><a href="https://www.escherinhetpaleis.nl/?lang=en">‘Escher in the Palace’.</a></b> This grand Palace was once home to the Royal Family - it now houses a fascinating collection of original prints and craft tools of the graphic artist, <b>M C Escher.</b> We enjoy the beautiful works on show, and before we realise, an hour has passed. The sun is still blazing, so, we agree that a trip to the coast is the only way to stay cool. A short tram ride north-west from the Hague is the seaside resort of <b><a href="https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/more-destinations/scheveningen/the-scheveningen-beach.htm">Scheveningen.</a></b> This popular destination reminds us of English seaside resorts, and is clearly a favourite with the locals and visitors from further afield. We walk north from the main resort and relax at <b><a href="https://www.beachclubwow.nl/">Beach Club WoW,</a></b> just one of the many beach bars that line the strip. Time to pop back to The Hague via the tram before boarding our train to Rotterdam. It’s Pizza Thursday, so - once back at our hotel we head to The New York Hotel for a beer in the sun before grabbing a tack-out from the local <b><a href="https://www.happyitaly.nl/locaties/rotterdam-kop-van-zuid">Happy Italy</a></b> Pizza restaurant.<br />
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<b>Friday 18th -</b> Sunny and hot again… today we head home. Pack, breakfast then a quick walk and tram ride up to the Central Station and we are on our way to Schipol Airport. Our flight takes off on time and we arrive at Gatwick early pm, in time to get the train down to Southampton. And<br />
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Alex Hedley Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862654289982412302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848483019996726143.post-89894692268956543992019-05-07T13:15:00.003+01:002019-05-07T13:16:53.173+01:00> A TRIP TO TATE BRITAIN<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #ffccff;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Tate Britain, London</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><i><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain">Tate Britain -</a><span id="goog_2104033250"></span><span id="goog_2104033251"></span> The oldest of the four Tate's, this Gallery is brimming with the best of British art... It's time for another culture catch up!</i></b><br />
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We just can't stay away from this wonderful Gallery. Always in out top 5, a visit to this national treasure is a superb way to soak up new art, old art and everything in between.<b><i> </i></b>This visit we enjoy two showstopper events and the <b><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/mike-nelson">Tate Britain commission</a></b> by Mike Nelson in the main entrance hall.<br />
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<i><b>Starry night over the Rhone 1888</b></i></div>
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<b><i>First up:</i></b><br />
<b><i><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/ey-exhibition-van-gogh-and-britain">Van Gogh in Britain </a>- </i></b>This major exhibition brings together over 50 works by Vincent van Gogh
to reveal how he was inspired by Britain and how he inspired British
artists... A very interesting show... lovely to see one of the iconic <b>Sunflowers</b> paintings and the spectacular <b>'Starry night over the Rhone'.</b> A real crowd-pleaser... <i>perhaps a little too much of a pleaser, it was rammed to the rafters!</i><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/don-mccullin"><b>Don McCulli</b></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><b>n </b>-</a> </i><i>A comprehensive retrospective of the legendary British photographer, </i>This exhibition showcases some of the most impactful photographs
captured over the last 60 years. It included many of his iconic war
photographs – including images from Vietnam, Northern Ireland and more
recently Syria. But it also focused on the work he did at home in
England, recording scenes of poverty and working class life in London’s
East End and the industrial north, as well as meditative landscapes of
his beloved Somerset, where he lives. A truly stunning collection. left us speechless and deeply moved.<i> Absolutely brilliant!</i><br />
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