2 – 10 June - Compass Theatre
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2 – 10 June - Compass Theatre
2 – 10 June Literature Music Theatre and Film Visual Arts Workshops Competitions www.hillingdon.gov.uk/artsweek Welcome to Hillingdon Artsweek 2012... ...your very own home grown arts festival From outdoor theatre to live music, open studios and workshops for adults and children, with many activities completely FREE there’s really no excuse for being bored this week. Artsweek showcases the magnificent work of Hillingdon’s creative people and offers affordable fun for all the family. Artsweek activities often appear in the most unexpected of places – so watch out – there’s bound to be something going on near you… Contents Competitions............ 3 Literature................. 4 Music....................... 5 Theatre and Film....... 6 Visual Arts...............10 Workshops..............12 Artsweek venues......16 Produced by the London Borough of Hillingdon May 2012 11093 Competitions Young Artist Competition As part of Artsweek 2012, the Mall Pavilions in Uxbridge is running another special art competition for young artists. The competition is open to the following age groups; 5 to 7s, 8 to 11s and 12 to 16s To enter, all you have to do is submit a piece of art inspired by the Diamond Jubilee. The artwork can be of any medium and can feature people, objects or events. Winners will receive an Arts and Craft Hamper, packed full of creative goodies! Entries should be delivered, along with artist’s contact details and their age to the: “Ask Me” point The Mall Pavilions 18 Chequers Square Uxbridge UB8 1LN Page 2 Stage New Writing for Theatre Competition 2012: The Hotel Could YOU write a play? Page 2 Stage are looking for brand new, talented writers to submit work for their seventh showcase at Compass Theatre, taking place on Thursday 13 September 2012. This year’s show will be set in a hotel room. For the chance to work with theatre professionals and see your work brought to life on stage, for more information and to download the Writers’ Competition Brief, please visit www.compasstheatre.co.uk Closing date for entries is Wednesday 4 July 2012 at 5pm Closing date for entries is Saturday 16 June 2012 3 Literature Let’s Write My Favourite Words Botwell Green Library at Botwell Green Leisure Centre Middlesex Suite, Civic Centre, Thursday 7 June, 10am to 12pm You’re invited to a taster session for a creative writing drop-in session with Jaspreet Bamra. Let’s Write creative sessions are open to all writers, critics and anyone with a creative interest. Bring out your creative side – poetry, prose, short stories and more. Admission: FREE 020 8573 0261 Wednesday 6 June, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Join a wide range of readers, including Hillingdon Councillors, local writers – and even a Brownie pack – as they share their favourite pieces of prose and poetry for this councillor-led event. Admission: FREE Anthology Launch Uxbridge Library Friday 8 June, 7.30pm To celebrate Artsweek 2012, the London Borough of Hillingdon has created a brand new anthology of work by local writers. Join us for the launch of this very special book, which will be available for purchase thereafter online and in libraries. Admission: FREE 4 Music ‘Hey Babe!’ Band Night Compass Theatre Friday 1 June, 7pm An evening of punk, ska and indiepop that celebrates alternative female musicians from the local area and beyond, featuring local acts Colour Me Wednesday, The Tuts and many more. PLUS! Vintage clothes sale, jumble sale and raffle in foyer. All ages welcome Tickets: in advance £5/under 18s £4/on the door £7 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk Uxbridge College Music Students present Music to Your Ears Hayes Community Campus Wednesday 6 June, 1pm A selection of live music performances for your listening pleasure on what we hope will be a sunny performance in our outside venue. Admission: FREE [email protected] Classical Recital with Kate Walsh The Great Barn, Manor Farm Thursday 7 June, 7.30pm Professional flautist Kate Walsh and pianist Derek Holland Tickets: £4 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk 5 Tropic at Ruislip present Unforgettable Fire Tropic, Ruislip Social Club Friday 8 June, 8.30pm This band are noted for their extremely accurate portrayal of the U2 sound, making them stand above all others in their homage to the world’s greatest rock band, U2. Tickets: £10 advance/£14 on the door www.tropicatruislip.co.uk 6 Hillingdon U3A Singers presents A Summer Celebration Ickenham United Reformed Church Saturday 9 June, 7.30pm Celebrating in music and words the Queen’s Jubilee, Charles Dickens, the London 2012 and the music of Cole Porter and some of their recently learned pieces Tickets: £6 020 8866 4572 Theatre and Film From Rations to Rock n Roll Riot: A Play in 24 hours Compass Theatre Winston Churchill Hall Saturday 2 June, 3.30pm An exploration in verse, songs, prose and conversation inspired by the first decade of the reign of Elizabeth II. Taking place in our auditorium, garden and in the Grade II Listed Ickenham Hall. Tickets: £2 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk Saturday 2 June, 7.30pm Argosy Players use the 2011 riots as inspiration for a piece of devised theatre. With just 24 hours to create a brand new piece of theatre. Tickets: £5 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk Endpaper Theatre presents A Queen is Crowned Looking After the Pooters by Brian Edwards Compass Theatre Compass Theatre Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 June, 6pm See this souvenir from history on the big screen at the Compass, just as it was seen in cinemas up and down the UK in 1953. Tickets: £5 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk Sunday 3 June, 8.15pm Meet Sarah, Charles Pooter’s feisty housemaid from the Victorian classic The Diary of a Nobody. Tickets: £1/£10 if booking both with Grave Expectations 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk 7 Endpaper Theatre presents Grave Expectations Compass Theatre Monday 4 June, 8.15pm Tremble to chilling tales from a master storyteller and face Dickens’s demons in the dark. This outdoor production involves walking and standing throughout. Tickets: £12/£10 if booking both with Looking After the Pooters 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk Purple Pieces: Five Gold Rings Compass Theatre Studio Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 June, 8pm An antidote to the Olympics that will mock, taunt and offer the muchcalled-for kick up the trousers in an evening of satirical sportiness and Olympic lampoonery. Admission: FREE but book in advance 01895 673200 Empire Comedy presents Nick Helm Finding Nemo The White Bear Compass Theatre Tusday 5 June, 2pm An adventurous young clownfish is unexpectedly taken to a dentist’s office aquarium. Tickets: £5 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk 8 Thursday 7 June, 8pm ‘The human car crash of light entertainment’ as seen on BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News joined by four other great acts and host Pete Lloyd. Tickets: £4.50 advance/£5 on the door www.empirecomedy.co.uk Passion Dance Group presents Lil’ Princezz Futunity UK The Beck Theatre Winston Churchill Hall Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June, 7.30pm An adaptation of the film The Little Princess, including a variety of dance styles, singing and acting. Tickets: £10/£8 concs 07882 413428 passiondancegroup@hotmail. co.uk Comedy Bunker presents Friday 8 and Saturday 9 June, 7pm An action-packed and exhilarating show, with breathtaking artists, dancers, breakers, and free runners. Tickets: £10 – £15 020 8561 8371 w ww.becktheatre.org.uk There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly Jarred Christmas Compass Theatre The Fairway, Ruislip Golf Centre Friday 8 June, 8.45pm “One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone” Time Out Tickets: £12 advance/ £14 on the door www.comedybunker.co.uk Saturday 9 June, 11am Come and relive this most charming of tales with a feast of first class games, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun, recommended ages 4 to 104! Tickets: £7.50 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk 9 Lark in the Park with Mark Kaleidoscope Barra Hall Park Amphitheatre Sipson Community Centre Saturday 9 June, 3pm Children’s stand-up comedian, writer and “Hayes’ favourite funnyman” is going outside to get some fresh air... and YOU can join him! With all new material, the Comedy Academy students performing live for the first time and maybe the world’s biggest game of hide and seek. Tickets: £3 book in advance (see page 18 to take part) 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk 10 Sunday 10 June, 5pm A combined theatrical performance devised by a group of local artists, performers and musicians, in response to the history of Heathrow’s fight against the third runway. Tickets: £6 / £4 concessions – book in advance 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk kaleidoscope.transition@ gmail.com Visual Arts Meet the Artist Field End Photographic Society Exhibition Baroosh, Uxbridge Wednesday 6 June, 6pm to 8pm Linda Austin, Colin Buckingham, Terry Charles, Mary Clark, Lui Fortune, Simon Gamble, Danny Gardner, Jane Greer, Linda Morley, Shivashtie Poonwassie, and Christine Rodrigues in a joint exhibition. Admission: FREE 01895 253430 07842 148704 The Cow Byre, Manor Farm Sunday 3 – Saturday 16 June, 10am to 5pm The Field End Photographic Society holds their annual exhibition of work including the above photograph by FEPS member Catherine Allen. Admission: FREE Afternoon Leisure Painters Hillingdon Women’s Centre Event Southlands Arts Centre Hillingdon Women’s Centre Friday 8 June, 11am to 3pm Women exhibit their arts crafts and creations as part of our open door, not exclusively for women event. Admission: FREE Jill on 01895 259578 Saturday 9 June, 10am to 5pm Come and take a free art lesson. Local artist Paul Austin invites anyone to come and experience the opportunity to draw or paint. Paper, pencils, brushes and paints will be available. Admission: FREE 11 Ickenham Arts Society presents Art on the Pond Ickenham Village Pond Saturday 9 June, 10am to 4pm Annual Open Air Exhibition near and around the Ickenham Village Pond. Paintings in all media will be available for sale. Admission: FREE Hillingdon Artists Exhibition Arts for Carers Exhibition Compass Theatre Café Bar Gallery Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 June In celebration of Artsweek, the Compass Theatre will be displaying a selection of works created by Hillingdon Carers as part of the Art for Carers project on their art wall. Admission: FREE Charles Bezzina Demonstration Compass Theatre Saturday 9 June Hillingdon Artists present an Art and Sculpture exhibition with sculpture in the garden and paintings to view in the Oak Room. Hillingdon Artists is an organisation for all kinds of artists living or working in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Admission: FREE www.hillingdonartists.org 12 The Stables, Manor Farm Tuesday 5 June, 7.30pm The Society of Ruislip Artists presents a demonstration from Charles Bezzina, who paints the remote and isolated places he has travelled to throughout his artistic life using contemporary colours to interpret the past and present. Entry £3 01895 634024 / 01895 636135 Painting Day Southlands Summer Art Exhibition Ruislip Lido Thursday 7 June, 10am The Society of Ruislip Artists host a day of painting at Ruislip Lido. In the past they have spent enjoyable days doing paintings outside and some have even appeared in local exhibitions. Admission: FREE 01895 634024/01895 636135 Postcard Exhibition Ruislip Manor Library Monday 4 – Thursday 7 June, 8.30am to 10pm Friday 8 June, 8.30am to 5:30pm Saturday 9 June, 9am to 5pm An exhibition of postcards created by learners attending courses with Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning Admission: FREE Southlands Arts Centre Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 June, 2pm to 6pm Featuring work from professional and amateur artists. Artsweek is proud to feature this annual event as part of its programme. Admission: FREE 01895 846700 Photography Ramble Minet Country Park Saturday 9 June, 10am to 12pm Photographer Stephen Cassidy guides a tramble – or art ramble, where you can bring digital cameras (and a tripod if you have one) and take a morning away from the hub-bub. Entry: £4 a rtrambles.wordpress.com [email protected] 13 Eastcote Arts Society presents Outdoor Exhibition Coming soon... Annual Combined Arts Exhibition The Ascot Pub Saturday 9 June, 10am to 5pm A range of work by the members of Eastcote Art Society, in oil, watercolour acrylic and pastel. Over seventy pieces of work. Admission: FREE In Mercy for a Trespass Manor Farm Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 June, 11am to 4pm Witness the creation of a unique art installation and water feature with artists Emily Orley and Elinor Brass that celebrates 1,000 years of history at Manor Farm, as part of our 2012 Cultural Olympiad celebrations, telling the stories of West London. Admission: FREE www.facebook.com/ inmercyforatrespass 14 The Great Barn, Manor Farm Friday 6 July, 12pm to 5pm Saturday 7 – Thursday 12 July, 10am to 5pm Friday 13 July, 10am to 4pm This exhibition is for the art societies in the borough of Hillingdon to showcase the talents of their members. Included will be some 200 or so paintings, plus other visual art works including 3D items for you to buy or just look at and those who love the tactile effect of fine woods will enjoy the work of the Wood Turners Association. Workshops Felt-Making 2D Cartoon Animation Red 1 Art Studio, Manor Farm Compass Theatre Studio Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June, 12.30pm to 1.30pm Monday 4 – Friday 8 June, 6.30 to 7.30pm Christine Smith will show you how to turn a handful of sheep fleece into a beautiful textile using simple techniques. Suitable for all ages. Places: £10 (incl materials) – book in advance 07800 899 062 [email protected] Sunday 3 June, 2pm to 5pm Join in on one in a series of regular, weekly practical full workshops that explore software used for 2D cartoon animation. Suitable for anyone aged 13 and over. Places: £14 07930 350608 Flamenco! Animation and Film 69 Swakeley’s Rd, Ickenham Compass Theatre Studio Sunday 3 June, 10am to 1pm A taster introduction giving participants the opportunity to try out a variety of software and techniques, suitable for anyone aged 13 and over. Places: FREE but book in advance 01895 673200 Monday 4 June, 8.30pm to 9.45pm Learn those beautiful hand swirls, Spanish alignments and blast away those tired feet with some fiery foot stamping! Men and women aged 18 plus are welcome. Entry: £11 www.suzannes-dance.co.uk 15 Life Class Drawing Art Tuition with Max Kader Winston Churchill Hall Lounge Uxbridge Craft Market, the Mall Pavilions Wednesday 6 June, 10am to 1pm Patricia Ogundero is back with her Life Class Drawing workshop, suitable for both professional and amateur artists. Bring any media you want and a drawing board will be provided. Advance booking advised. Places: £5 Patricia on 07719 013885 [email protected] Wednesday 6 June, 10am to 3pm Fun sessions as he reveals the artists tricks of the trade and a great opportunity to meet and work with artists Claire Allan and Phyllis Hall. Places: FREE [email protected] Simple Print Making Paint the Plate Ickenham Library Uxbridge Craft Market, the Mall Pavilions Wednesday 6 June, 10am to 4pm A chance to paint a plate, mug or plaque with your own designs. For adults and children Places: £4 [email protected] 16 Wednesday 6 June, 2pm to 4pm Local artist Christine Rodrigues teaches simple print making techniques. Places: £5 (incl materials) – book in advance 01895 558271 07807 575602 [email protected] www.christinerodrigues.co.uk Creative Bunting Art Splash Brookfield Adult Learning Centre The Mall Pavilions Wednesday 6 June, 10am to 12pm Join in a summer of celebrations by making your own creative bunting to decorate your home, party or garden. Places: FREE but book in advance 01895 673200 Make Your Own Book Ickenham Library Saturday 9 June, 2pm to 4pm Make a folding book using handmade or decorated paper with fixings for the cover. Places: £5 (includes materials) 01895 558271 07807 575602 [email protected] www.christinerodrigues.co.uk Sunday 10 June, 11am to 5pm Join Patricia Ogundero to take part in a workshop where you can paint directly onto a canvass. Wear comfortable old clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit of paint on. Places: FREE [email protected] Writing for Theatre Compass Theatre Studio Sunday 10 June, 11am to 4pm Join award winning playwright Ben Musgrave (winner of the Bruntwood Prize 2005) for this half day workshop exploring the nuts and bolts of writing for the stage. Places: £11 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk 17 Introduction to Watercolour Comedy Academy Brookfield Adult Learning Centre Hayes End Methodist Church Thursday 7 June, 10am to 12pm The gentle tones and subtle effects of watercolour make it one of the most popular and easy to learn painting styles. Learn the basics in this taster session. Places: FREE but book in advance 01895 673200 Using Pastels Brookfield Adult Learning Centre Friday 8 June, 10am to 12pm The richly pigmented colours and adaptable nature of pastels make them a satisfying medium to work with. Learn techniques and styles to get the most from pastels. Places: FREE but book in advance 01895 673200 18 Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 June, 10am to 12pm Final Show 3pm Are you 8–13 years old? Think you’re funny? Then come along to the Comedy Academy. Led by Mark Jones, these workshops will develop a five minute routine before an opportunity to perform at Lark in the Park with Mark. See page 10 for details. Places: £20 – includes 2 tickets to see the final show 01895 673200 w ww.compasstheatre.co.uk Kaleidoscope Performance Residency Pop Art Dovetail Community Centre Grow Heathrow Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 June Grow Heathrow and the Transition Town movement for anyone with a background in theatre, dance, poetry, puppetry, music, visual arts, circus to come and be part of a 5-day residency that explores the creative link between resistance, permaculture, occupation and transition, culminating in 2 performances. See page 10 for details. Places: £10 booked in advance kaleidoscope.transition@ gmail.com Saturday 9 June, 10am to 1pm Join artist Patricia Ogundero in a workshop about creating your own Pop Art Portrait on canvass or paper. Places: FREE but book in advance 07719 013885 [email protected] 19 Artsweek venues Amphitheatre Barra Hall Park Hayes UB3 2SA The Ascot Pub Field End Road Eastcote HA5 1RJ Baroosh 162 High Street Uxbridge UB8 1JZ Beck Theatre Grange Road Hayes UB3 2UE Botwell Green Library at Botwell Green Leisure Centre East Avenue Hayes UB3 2HW Brookfield ALC Park Road Uxbridge UB8 1NP Comedy Bunker The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre Ickenham Road West Ruislip HA4 7DQ Compass Theatre Glebe Avenue Ickenham UB10 8PD 20 The Cow Byre Manor Farm Site Bury Street Ruislip HA4 7SU Craft Studios Manor Farm Site Bury Street Ruislip HA4 7SU Dovetail Community Centre, 25 Hercies Road Uxbridge UB10 9LS Great Barn Manor Farm Site Bury Street Ruislip HA4 7SU Grow Heathrow Vineries Close Sipson UB7 0JG Hayes End Methodist Church Uxbridge Road Hayes End UB4 8JW Hillingdon Women’s Centre 333 Long Lane Hillingdon UB10 9JU Ickenham Library Long Lane Ickenham UB10 8RE Ickenham United Reform Church Swakeleys Road Ickenham UB10 8BE Sipson Community Centre Sipson Way Sipson UB7 0DP Ickenham Village Pond Long Lane Ickenham Southlands Arts Centre 75 The Green West Drayton UB7 7PW Mall Pavilions Uxbridge 18 Chequers Square Uxbridge UB8 1LN Manor Farm site Bury Street Ruislip HA4 7SU Middlesex Suite Civic Centre High Street Uxbridge UB8 1UW Minet Country Park Springfield Road Hayes UB4 0LL Ruislip Lido Reservoir Road Ruislip HA4 7TY Ruislip Manor Library Linden Avenue Ruislip HA4 8TW Ruislip Social Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip HA4 6JQ The Stables Manor Farm Site Bury Street Ruislip HA4 7SU Suzanne’s School of Dance 69 Swakeley’s Rdoad Ickenham UB10 8DQ Uxbridge College Hayes Community Campus Coldharbour Lane Hayes, UB3 3BB Uxbridge Craft Market at the Mall Pavilions Uxbridge UB8 1LN Uxbridge Library High Street Uxbridge UB8 1HD The White Bear Ickenham Road Ruislip HA4 7DF Winston Churchill Hall Pinn Way Ruislip HA4 7QL 21
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