Artsbeat February 2018

Celebrating the arts in Derbyshire and the Peak District

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Dramatic Derbyshire Designer is the height of fashion Meet the rock’n’roll painter

Music, theatre, gallery, film and workshop listings

Written & Directed by Guy Unsworth Based on the TV series by Raymond Allen

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Tue 27 February to Sat 3 March Box Office: 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk www.somemothersdoaveem.com X

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WEST SIDE STORY Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS

Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS

Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince

By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe – www.mtishows.co.uk

Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 February 2018 Tickets: £18 & £22

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Amanda Penman editor I can hardly believe that five years ago this month I was nervously tapping out my first editor’s message to the potential readers of artsbeat.

I had no idea what the people of Derbyshire would make of my venture – or indeed if they actually wanted their own arts magazine.

The answer, of course, was that you did – and have been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration from day one.

The wonderfully positive feedback I get from readers and advertisers alike each and every month make all the hard work that goes into producing the magazine more than worthwhile.

One of my favourite comments has to be this recent one, from Live and Local promoter David Lane: “Thank you so much for promoting the arts in Derbyshire. Artsbeat has opened my eyes to so many new artists and genres. I wait for the new edition as avidly as my grandchildren do Christmas!” How lovely is that?

We will be marking our fifth anniversary with a fresh new look from next month and we also want to hear from anyone else with a reason to celebrate this year. Let us know via the contact details below.

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email: editor@arts-beat.co.uk Telephone: 07872 066719 artsbeat2 @artsbeat

website: artsbeatblog.com

Putting Derbyshire first: artsbeat is published by Penman Publishing, 19 Nottingham Road, Belper and is printed by Buxton Press

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performance

6 Theatre audience will join actor Sean McKenzie at on-stage bar 20 Buxton’s new youth theatre stage West Side Story as their first show 33 Pianist tipped for stardom mixes ice and fire in concert performance

artists & exhibitions

9 Derbyshire’s own ‘Mr Bluebell’ aka James Preston reveals his passions 12 You can join the creative workers at Wirksworth’s Haarlem Artspace 22 Is the Midlands’ Young Fashion Designer of the Year a future star?

literature

30 Festival director aims to bring books to life for people of Derby 46 Turn to artsbeat’s bookshelf for a selection of the latest releases

film & photography

27 COVER STORY: Howard Pratt’s photography captures Derbyshire’s diverse, dramatic landscape

have a go

39-42 Time for a new hobby?

Browse our workshop listings

gallery

24-25 Our pick of the exhibitions around the county this month

regulars

15-19 All the latest news in arena 33-37 Don’t miss a beat with music 43-45 Arts reviews in attitude 47-52 What’s on listings in agenda

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Two: More than sum of its parts

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hen casting for the part of pub landlord in Jim Cartwright’s Two at Derby Theatre, actor Sean McKenzie must have been at the top of Sarah Brigham’s list.

The challenging role has his name written all over it, not least because he is a man more than capable of switching character easily.

And in this play there are 14 different personalities all played by just two actors – Sean and his co-star Jo Mousley who plays the landlady. The other reason he’s the perfect choice is because he will resonate with the Derbyshire audience as he has made the county his home since he fell in love with his wife while performing at Derby Playhouse 22 years ago.

“Rather appropriately I was performing in Time of My Life at the Playhouse when I met Heidi, who was working in marketing at the theatre.

“My life changed at that point and eventually I moved from London where I was living then to be here,” said Sean, who lives at Heage with Heidi and their two teenage sons.

His love for acting reaches as far back as his childhood

Actor returns to

Derby Theatre for multiple roles in ‘beast of a play’ when his dad, a variety singer in Blackpool, used to sit him down to watch classic black and white films on a Saturday morning.

“My dad was a great singer and I loved seeing all the fantastic seaside acts – the comedians, magicians etc but I never wanted to follow my dad; I always wanted to be an actor and I was determined to go to the best drama school in the world.”

In 1990 when he auditioned for RADA, Sean reckons there were 3,000 applicants for just 25 places, and he secured one.

He says that it was his northern working class work ethic and tenacity that helped him on his way and maintains that’s what has also given him what can only be described as a most impressive CV. He doesn’t seem to have been out of work since the 90s with parts in TV dramas such as EastEnders, The Bill, Heartbeat and Casualty, as well as many on stage including playing Alan Bennett in The Lady in the Van. For 18 months during 2014

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and 2015 he was touring with War Horse, clocking up 520 appearances in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, and in 2016 he was at the National Theatre in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.

“I am really excited about returning to Derby. I love Derby Theatre and Two has worked out so well for me as it came just perfectly at the end of the pantomime season.”

Sean said he was absolutely delighted to be able to work with Sarah Brigham for the first time and was looking forward to the challenges of the play.

“Two is a beast of a play because there is a lot of dialogue to learn for a lot of characters but that’s something I enjoy. I think I have always had it within me to play different characters in this way.”

Two will also be unique because audience members can book on-stage seats to be immersed in the production, getting up-close and personal with the actors, sitting in the bar of the set, which has been designed as a pub.

“I always maintain there is nothing quite like live theatre and this production is going to be quite exciting,” said Sean. n For tickets, including the Special Experience tickets go to derbytheatre.co.uk

In tune with art James Preston tells Amanda Penman about his twin passions – music and serene paintings of the landscape

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n first impressions James Preston doesn’t look like the sort of chap who spends his time painting delicate bluebell woods and dreamy landscapes.

If I had to pigeonhole him in an instant it would be as a performer who would be quite at home on stage with the Rolling Stones.

It seems that, he for one, would

be happy with that description as James admits he is a ‘bit of an old hippie’ and most definitely an ‘aging rocker’ who likes nothing better than to be playing his guitar in front of a crowd.

If you live in Derbyshire and are interested in art then there is every chance that you will have seen his paintings and imagined they were the work of a demure artist gently capturing our beautiful landscape on canvas.

Well you would be wrong,

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James Preston

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yes, he is inspired by the countryside around him and, yes, his talents have seen him lauded as one of the UK’s most highly acclaimed landscape artists, but there is nothing even remotely demure about 71-year-old James.

If you don’t believe me just scan the QR code below to see him in action with his last band Metropolis who were performing in pubs and clubs in the county until last summer.

“At school I was always top in art and good at music but I realised I couldn’t combine my two loves and at that time what I really wanted to do was play my guitar in a band,” said James.

“So, believing that painting was just something I could fall back on if I didn’t make it as a musician, I rejected art school in favour of studying History of Art.” Consequently in the late 60s James found himself touring all over Europe with bands living out his dream of being a rock star while sketching and painting as a hobby.

James recalls

his amazement at selling his first canvas for £500 He has been performing with one band or another pretty much ever since. All that’s changed is that in those early days as a musician he realised that it was painting he wanted to pursue as a career and playing the guitar was for fun.

James, who was born and brought up in Birmingham moved to Duffield with his family when he was a teenager.

It was in that village just outside Derby that his mother Doreen bought an antique shop with space for an art studio for her son.

It was the impetus James needed to set him on the path to becoming the full time artist he is today.

His mother, who was always known as a savvy business woman, used to exhibit the odd

painting byJames in the antique shop and it was in 1970 that he recalls one of his first sales.

“I had been working on a big canvas and there wasn’t much room for it in the studio so I moved it into the shop out of the way. Shortly afterwards my mother shouted up asking how much I wanted for the painting.

Off the top of my head I just said ‘£500’ and was amazed when she announced she had sold it.

“What still makes me smile is that she took 25 per cent commission even thought it had only been in the shop for five minutes. That was my mother, as anyone who knew her will realise,” said James with a laugh.

During the last 50 or so years demand for James’ work has never really faltered and he has sold and exhibited paintings all over the world as well as being commissioned by leading publishers such as De Montfort Fine Art. He is particularly

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popular in Japan where they love his paintings of bluebell woods.

“I have been sending paintings to Japan for more than 20 years and I cannot think how many homes there have my bluebell paintings hanging on their walls. I have painted so many bluebell woods that my middle name should be bluebell,” he quipped.

Thanks to the success of the painting sales back in the 70s the Preston’s antique shop evolved into Duffield Gallery, which until recently was being run by James’ son (also called James). As he has just decided to concentrate on his framing business James senior and his wife Jill have taken over at the helm.

“We have exciting plans for 2018 and I am looking forward to seeing how it develops,” said James. n Go to jamespreston.com for more details about his work.

Art adds

Cromford Studio and Gallery

Featured artist in February

Peter Watson

Landscape paintings in acrylic by a Derbyshire Dales based award-winning artist

Exciting project

offers space for

Open: 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday Market Place, Cromford, DE4 3QE 01629 826434

creativity and

collaboration

DERWENT GALLERY

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Landscapes of the Peak District

by Richard Clare

lutching mugs of coffee and tea, the directors of Haarlem Artspace are chatting enthusiastically around the communal table in the Wirksworth complex.

Winter Blues by Richard Clare

Winter Blues Open Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm

Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2JN Tel 01433 630458 www.derwentgallery.com

It might be a dank January afternoon but little will dampen the spirits of this intrepid team.

It is less than a year since they opened their doors for business last May, but already they are looking to broaden their horizons by inviting more artists to join them and they can’t contain their pleasure.

Artists Olivia Punnett and Geoff Diego Litherland, freelance finance director Bev Shephard and fundraiser and charity worker Anna Clyne discovered that the historic Haarlem Mill on the edge of Wirksworth was available for rent about three years ago.

Between them they set up a Community Interest Company with the aim of creating a space which would champion contemporary, rurallybased artists and creative professionals. They want their space and the work in it to be viewed on a level with similar city-based ventures.

At their official launch more

Duffield

Art Gallery

Paul Raymond Gregory and aetwork for Saxon’s Heavy Metal Thunder album

Work by artists including James Preston, Lynn Smith, Colin Halliday and Paul Raymond Gregory Open: Thursday to Saturday 10.30am-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm 3-5 Town Street, Duffield, Derbyshire mobile 07432 524 083 email jill.underwood59@gmail.com

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Bev Shephard, Geoff Diego Litherland, Anna Clyne and Olivia Punnett, pictured at the launch

than 300 people turned up to find out what they were doing in the Grade II listed building, originally built by Richard Arkwright in 1777 and then used to produce the red tape used for legal documents.

“To be honest we turned up that morning expecting a quiet day and couldn’t believe how many people were interested in what we were doing. It took us by complete surprise,” explained Bev. As the woman with an eye on the finances she says that the important thing is for the studios to remain sustainable, but as they have had such a good start they are already in a position to be able to take on the lease of a second floor of the mill and invite more artists to join them and add an official exhibition space to their remit.

“The landlords have been great this year and we used the extra space for the Internal Nebular

Haarlem Mill at Wirksworth

exhibition in September for the Wirksworth Festival and the series of talks which have followed,” she said.

It all worked so well that the team were determined to make the extra floor their own permanently, and they are bubbling over with ideas of what they can do with it in the future.

They pride themselves on already providing unique, flexible spaces for cultivating creative practice and an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events, but they want to be able to do more involving artists’ residencies that bring in more visitors.

They also plan to come up with some sort of affiliated members scheme that will allow them to include artists who want to be part of their network but don’t need a studio.

“We want to be recognised as a relevant hub that connects

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artists more broadly,” said Anna.

“Time and time again people who came here said they didn’t need a studio but they would like to be able to share knowledge and ideas. It is definitely something we want to be able to provide.

“We also want to be able to connect into the other creative networks in the region.”

Olivia said that many of her peers assume she is working on her own just because she has moved to the countryside.

“I tell them no, it’s just not like that,” she said emphatically.

“Just because we are rurallybased it doesn’t mean we want to work alone and being part of somewhere like Haarlem is important.” n If you would like to be part of the unique art space then find out more at haarlemartspace.co.uk/studios

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All the latest news from the Derbyshire arts community Exhibition aims

to break taboos on

invisible illnesses BEHIND the Smile is an exhibition to be held at Banks Mill Studios, Derby, from February 26-March 23.

It will explore living with invisible illnesses such as chronic pain, depression and anxiety.

It is aiming to break taboos and raise awareness of those issues that can often lie behind the smile.

There will be a range of different mediums from ceramics to painting, collage and resin.

There will be an opportunity to meet some of the artists involved at a private view event on Saturday March 3.

Artists taking part are Aiden Smith, Ann Bates, Alinta Higgs, Brendan McDowell, Charlotte Rhoades, Claire Davies, Clare Fisher (work

pictured above), Clare Morgan, Deb Downward, Elizabeth Blades, Emerciana Desouza, Fae Kilburn, Jackie Ward, Jacquelyn Cook, Jacqui Futers, Janine Booth, Kate Whiting, Karen Moore, Kayrakise Evans, Kirstie Adamson (work pictured below right), Kim Fowler, Laura Mossop, Martin Hyde, Martin Davis, Mary Smith, Rebecca Jarman, Rachel Caunce, Ruth Gray, Sally Taylor, Stevie Davies, and Vikki Marsden Ann Bates’ contribution, entitled Any One of Us, see left, is made of teardrop shaped pieces of clay that depict the image of a face.

Initially the work is intended to be viewed from a distance

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as the features appear more defined. On closer inspection the teardrop shapes reveal the way that the image is made and reinforce the fact that although someone may look fine there may also be problems that are not immediately obvious.

arena Pilot podcast A NEW internet platform featuring the arts has been launched from Belper with a pilot podcast.

Derbyshire Artsword is an initiative headed up by composer/record producer James Oldrini, artist/graphic designer Andy Mayers, presenter/ photographer Ashley Franklin and writer/producer George Gunby.

Derbyshire Artsword will feature a recorded weekly podcast and carry interviews with performers, musicians and artists, a what’s on section and previews of upcoming events.

In addition the website will carry recorded performances

by Derbyshire performers and musicians. The recordings will include plays, sketches, poetry, spoken word and music.

The new website for the platform will be artsword.co.uk The pilot podcast can be heard at belperartsfestival.org

New patrons

THE irresistibly anarchic Oddsocks Productions are bringing another classic adventure to life with a hearty dollop of their trademark comedy: new songs, familiar faces and laughs a-plenty.

In a brand-new adaptation of L Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, the Oddsocks troupe invite audiences to meet Dorothy as you’ve never seen her before...

Join the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man as they travel through the weird and wonderful land of Oz, encountering Wet Witches, Flying Monkeys, Poisonous Poppies and a multitude of Munchkins along

QUAD in Derby has announced two new patrons – artist Hetain Patel and Dr Jo Twist OBE, chief executive of The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment.

Hetain is a Bolton-born artist whose work has recently been shown in QUAD. He makes humorous films with high production values featuring superheroes.

Dr Twist was previously Channel 4 education commissioning editor where she commissioned Digital Emmy-winning Battlefront II, free to play browser and iOS games and social media projects.

Oddsocks off to Oz the way. What could possibly go wrong?

A story of ambition, generosity and courage, The Wizard of Oz has become one of the most popular children’s stories in American literature.

Oddsocks Productions were set up in 1989 by Derbyshire locals, Andy Barrow and Elli Mackenzie. Their Summer season celebrates the work of Shakespeare, and during the Winter season, they present traditional family productions.

They will be at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby from January 31 until February 3.

Valentine romance A ROMANTIC Affair at Kedleston Hall is a romantic Valentine’s Day experience on February 10 and 14.

On arrival at the hall guests will enjoy a glass of bubbly, sensuous cello playing and a fire-lit three-course meal.

They will then witness A Romantic Affair – an intimate drama recounting the first meeting between Romantic poets Byron and Shelley, performed by The Lost Boys.

Tickets are £65 available from derbylive.co.uk

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arena Circus project FOR anyone who has ever dreamed of running away with the circus a new exhibition at The Harley Gallery on the Welbeck Estate by acclaimed photographer Peter Lavery captures what goes behind the scenes at the Big Top. Peter Lavery has spent the past 50 years following and photographing circuses the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland His new exhibition, Circus Work, is the first to document this fivedecade-long project and is on from February 3-April 15.

Verdi’s love story LA TRAVIATA is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias by Alexander Dumas.

An operatic version being performed at Buxton Opera House tells the romantic story of the love and life of a courtesan, the passionate consumptive Violetta and her doomed love for the

aristocratic Alfredo. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music.

Highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and the haunting aria Addio Del Passato.

La Traviata is at Buxton on February 4 at 7.30pm. To buy tickets contact Buxton Opera House Box Office, Tel: 01298 72190 or visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Celebrating dance ALL DANCE – a pioneering project to develop and celebrate the talents of disabled people – held its first celebratory performances in December – which were attended by more than 200 people.

Groups of disabled adults from across Derbyshire worked with dance artists to devise new work which they performed at regional dance house Déda in Derby and at the Winding Wheel Theatre in Chesterfield.

Performers from Parkwood Day Centre, Alfreton

PICTURE: Richard Richards

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arena Lottery winners SING VIVA – the choir made up of local carers have won the support from the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The choir is run by Derbybased Sinfonia Viva as part of its 35th anniversary programme which has aimed to enable more people than ever to experience creative music making.

Sing Viva was established last year with funds from Bupa UK Foundation and the Concertina Fund.

The £14,460 funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery has secured the choir’s future for another year and future plans include expanding it to other areas in Derbyshire and beyond.

Sing Viva now has around 30 regular members.

The choir attend monthly rehearsals at the Voicebox in Foreman Street, Derby.

Book early THE panto season is over for 2017 but Derby LIVE has already announced its shows for 2018.

The team behind this season’s Beauty and the Beast are returning with the biggest panto of them all, Jack and the Beanstalk – with marvellous moo-sic, cow-ntless costumes and an udder-ly ridiculous dame with giant-sized jokes Little Wolf Entertainment and an all-star cast will be bringing the classic adventure story to Derby Arena in a for a traditional pantomime.

There will also be a family treat with The Dinosaur Who Came for Christmas on at the Guildhall Theatre in December.

For details go to derbylive. co.uk

THE Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features two different collections of brand new adventure films, starring the world’s top explorers on mind-blowing journeys in wild and remote parts of the globe.

“UK and Irish audiences have a huge passion for adventure, so we’re delighted to be able to share these amazing films and their intrepid characters with wider audiences and even more venues,” said tour director Nell Teasdale.

“We guarantee the tour will inspire viewers to start planning their own outdoor adventures too!”

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Film festival The tour’s films are chosen from hundreds of titles entered into the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival, which takes place every year in the Canadian Rockies.

Each screening offers a real sense of community, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts who are into all sorts of outdoor pursuits, and there are free prize giveaways at every event too.

The tour will be at Buxton Opera House on March 17 at 7pm, for ticket details go to buxtonoperahouse.org.uk DERBY Theatre’s artistic director and chief executive, Sarah Brigham, has been listed in The Stage 100 list.

The Stage 100 is the definitive list of theatre’s most influential people and partnerships from across the country.

Rankings are based on ongoing success, weighted towards achievements in the past 12 months.

Sarah sits at number 83 in this prestigious list, deservedly recognised and listed among some incredibly high profile and influential people currently working in theatre and the arts across the UK.

arena Magical puppets EMMA Rice’s exquisite production The Little Match Girl (And other Happier Tales) comes to Buxton Opera House from March 6-10.

As the destitute heroine struggles to survive, she strikes her matches to keep warm. Each match will conjure a new story, a new vision.

For adults and brave children alike, expect music, puppetry, dark magic... and perhaps some modern truths that we would all rather remain hidden.

Live and Local THINK of England, presented

by Anonymous Is A Woman, is a rousing, thought-provoking immersive play about two young women travelling the country hosting tea dances for RAF fighter pilots during the Second World War, and of their real purpose; sending the men off to fight having experienced all of life’s pleasures.

Chatsworth talks THE Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, their son Lord Burlington, and many others will be sharing some of their favourite stories in a series of winter talks about life at Chatsworth both below stairs and in its gilded halls.

Running until March 16, the winter talks will shine a light on some of the more unusual objects and places to be found on the estate including new stories revealed by the extensive conservation work recently undertaken.

For more details go to chatsworth.org.

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The production is being brought to Great Longstone Village Hall, Church Lane, on March 1 at 7.30pm.

For tickets telephone the box office on 01629 640 943.

There are many other shows being staged across the county by Live & Local including The Other Half presented by Mark Billingham and My Darling Clementine at Belper Rugby Club on February 22. Go to liveandlocal.org.uk for details.

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Dancers and singers answer the call to bring West Side Story to Buxton stage

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new production of West Side Story at Buxton Opera House is the result of executive director Paul Kerryson’s quest to give young people a chance to shine.

The opera house has always provided an outlet for creative youngsters, but his aim is to provide something more for young people, which is why he put a call out for High Peak singers and dancers aged between 16 and 29 years old last autumn.

“You never quite know who is going to turn up to auditions, but talented young people exist in every town – you just have to give them a chance and push them forward and open doors for them,” he explained.

“Our aim is to provide the professional expertise that will enable them to showcase their talent and build their confidence.”

One performer who was part of a similar project Paul ran during his time at Curve in Leicester has since gone on to star in the West End and the director says there is no reason why the same couldn’t happen for undiscovered talent in Buxton.

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that the production is good enough to switch them on and keep them focused and also for it to be a box office success. That’s one of the reasons we have chosen West Side Story as our first show with this group of people.

“West Side Story is celebrating its 60th anniversary and is considered by many to be the most exciting musical ever written.

“It is the perfect choice for us as it is timeless. There will always be gangs on the streets and there will always be people in love and the show therefore resonates with the cast.

“Our show will speak to a new generation of young people

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and the spectacular set, lighting and costumes will ensure a truly memorable production and create a professional working atmosphere for the cast.”

To help Paul bring out the best in the raw talent chosen during the auditions he has enlisted professional choreographer Debbie Norris.

“Dancing and movement is everything in this musical, and I chose Debbie to join the team because she is very knowledgeable in working with young people and she will certainly bring out the best in

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them,” he said.

Paul explained that the opera house was also revamping its learning and participation activities with the younger age group, who have been producing shows in the town for several years.

“We are looking at everything we do with the aim of improving what we offer. I hope we will be able to bring those young people on so they can eventually join the older group. I also want to create a legacy from what we are doing with West Side Story, with more productions in the future.” n West Side Story can be seen at the opera house from February 21-25. For tickets go to buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

A name worth remembering

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arriet Eccleston’s grannies patiently taught her to knit and sew as a small child. Little did they know that they were nurturing an award-winning fashion designer of the future.

And it was her forebears from generations before who were the inspiration for the designs that won 23-year-old Harriet the title Young Designer of the Year 2017 at the Midlands Fashion Awards.

“My six-look graduate collection, Entwined, was inspired by the lives of my family. It captures family life and childhood memories,” explains Harriet, who lives at Stanton-in-Peak.

She points to photographs of everyday life, postcards and garments from the menswear shop her great grandfather owned in the early 1900s that are attached to a pin-board in her cosy summerhouse studio in the garden of her family home.

“These influenced the choice of fabrics and silhouette for my designs,” she says proudly.

“I wanted them to capture the feelings of safety, comfort and security and reflect the well-crafted and refined ideals of the 1900s. I also wanted to use modern fabrics and finishes

in a way that is reminiscent of the past, linking the past to the present.”

Harriet’s collection so wowed examiners at Northumbria University where she was studying Fashion Design that not only did she graduate with 1st Class Honours but her work was also chosen to be shown on the catwalk at London Graduate Fashion Week.

“It was an incredible and heart-stopping experience to watch my garments on show in a professional environment and in front of established and influential members the fashion industry. Something, that until that point, I had only dreamt about,” says Harriet.

The icing on the cake was to then win the Midlands award in October.

“It was amazing to be part of such a prestigious event highlighting the breadth of talent outside London. I was able to meet such friendly and supportive, talented, emerging designers and models as well as network with the judging panel and other members of the fashion industry.”

Harriet’s passion for textiles was encouraged by her teachers at Lady Manners School in Bakewell, motivating her to go to Chesterfield College to take a Foundation course in Art and Design.

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brilliant. On day one I knew that it was fashion I wanted to do and I worked towards the degree course.

While I have been studying, amazing experiences working with Palmer//Harding, All Saints and Paul Smith have encouraged me to specialise in womenswear and pattern cutting and instilled an ambition in me to one day have my own business.”

That moment has come rather sooner than she expected because of her success in 2017, and she has already set up her own fashion label under her own name and launched a website with an online shop that features a growing number of pieces adapted from the original collection, She describes her work as creating original and unique pieces for the independent, modern woman, influenced by British heritage, real people and their day to day lives.

“The last year has been surreal.

I dreamt about having my own business but I didn’t think it would happen so soon. With such exciting things around the corner, I can’t wait to see what happens next.”

Go to harrieteccleston.co.uk for more information.

FACING PAGE: Harriet Eccleston (centre picture), some of her designs and Harriet at work in her home studio (bottom right)

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gallery

artsbeat previews this month’s go-to exhibitions – turn to the agenda pages for more details and other galleries Cromford Studio and Gallery, Market Place, Cromford

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ward-winning Derbyshire artist Peter Watson is the featured artist for February at Cromford Studio and Gallery.

Peter, who likes to work en plein air, finally took up painting for pleasure 40 years after studying at Derby College of Art as a teenager.

He still works full time for the Co-operative Society, designing and installing signage, so until he retires he has to juggle his hours so he can spend two days a fortnight working on his acrylic landscape paintings.

During the last four years he

has been making up for lost time and has been painting prolifically.

Peter, who lives at Bradley, near Ashbourne was awarded the Derbyshire Life magazine Landscape Painter of the Year prize last year and won the People’s Vote for the best painting at the Ashbourne

Festival Art Show in both 2016 and 2017.

His work is inspired by, among others, Lucian Freud, Paul Nash and the marine artist Norman Wilkinson.

For more details about the Cromford exhibition go to cromfordstudioandgallery. weebly.com

Manger Gallery, Kings Newton, near Melbourne The Manger Gallery is a small atmospheric gallery housed in a 19th century stable which is part of the family home of artist Michael Cook. Here he exhibits his own work, which is often dream-like and densely atmospheric, inspired by memories and senstions of the gardens, orchards, fields and lanes of his childhood. These ideas

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spill over into his highly personal interpretations of traditional Christian themes and theological ideas.

Michael also plans to exhibit work by other artists whose concerns mirror his own in specially themed exhibitions during the year.

Go to mangergallery.co.uk for more details of what is coming up in 2018.

St John Street Gallery, Ashbourne Each year in February the town of Ashbourne comes to a standstill for two days, for the ancient game of Royal Shrovetide Football.

To mark the festivities this year St John Street Gallery still has a few limited edition prints available of the 2012 and 2013 games,

by Martyn Overs, and a brand new 2018 print specially designed by Celia Margaret.

They also have a collection

of delightful prints and original paintings of the area, painted by various local artists.

The gallery is also holding an online auction of limited edition prints by John Piper, Barbara Rae CBE RA RE, Donald Hamilton Fraser RA, Sir Peter Blake, Patrick Hughes, Simon Palmer and Storm Thorgerson.

Go to stjohngalleryandcafe. co.uk for more details.

Derwent Gallery, Gringleford

The gallery has a wide selection of work by Derbyshire and Sheffield artists all featuring landscapes of the Peak.

The paintings represent a broad range of media; watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, with pastel and pencil drawings, monoprints and landscape photography.

There are regular featured displays of themed contemporary work by artists such as Gareth Buxton, Pauline Rignall and Kristan Baggaley .

This month the exhibition Winter Blues is by Richard Clare. Pictured left is Winter Sunset.

For more details go to derwentgallery.com

QUAD, Market Place, Derby During one week in February (5-9) QUAD Gallery will become a workshop and an open studio, made accessible to everybody, where artistic and creative work can be viewed as it happens.

Under the direction of Patrick Waterhouse and Tim Wan, with the support of Mauro Bedoni, selected participants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and interests, will investigate communities, places and things in Derby and the Midlands.

The resulting exhibition, Middle Bound: Exploring the Social Fabric at the Heart of

England, on from February 17-March 11, will be an evolving installation. It will display both past and present,

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mapping out how we relate to each other. For more details go to derbyquad.co.uk or middlebound.co.uk

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Manger Gallery Art of imagination, mystery & vision

The Manger Gallery Kings Newton, Derbyshire www.mangergallery.co.uk Telephone Michael Cook on 01332 862365

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Landscape photographer Howard Pratt explains to Amanda Penman the inspiration for his work

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oward Pratt’s enthusiasm for landscape photography is infectious.

As I sit beside him, while he talks about his pictures flashing up on the computer screen, I begin to wish I could pick up a camera myself and get stuck in.

It’s not that he’s making it sound easy, it’s his ability to explain things clearly that gives me the confidence to believe I might be able to do it.

And to be honest it was also his assertion that you don’t have to hike for hours to the top of a mountain to find beautiful landscapes.

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getting up before dawn for a two hour trek, but I may well be able to capture interesting light on woodland trees while out for stroll.

Howard, who is based in Chesterfield on the edge of the Peak District, studied professional photography in the late 70s and then embarked on a commercial career that saw him taking pictures for theatre

“I remember as a child seeing pictures my grandfather had taken of Queen Victoria” and television, including many of celebrities. He spent a few years managing a theatre company, has worked in print and design and more latterly was teaching computer science.

All the skills the 62-year-old learned and the experience he gathered are now being channelled into his own business as a commercial and fine art photographer offering workshops and printing services to other keen photographers.

“Photography is a passion I have always had. I remember as a child seeing pictures my grandfather had taken of Queen Victoria on glass plates.

“And my father was a keen amateur. He used to take me out with him and he taught me a lot. I still have a copy of the first picture I ever took,” said Howard suddenly searching around to find a black and white photograph taken in Lichfield. He quips that it is clearly unremarkable but it still has significance to him.

“All those years I was working I was still taking pictures – but developing my interest in landscape photography took a back seat.

“Now I have more time and, living in Derbyshire, I am ideally placed to be able to go out and take photographs whenever I have the chance.

I am really enjoying the challenge of learning more and improving my work still further.”

Howard has completed his

licentiate distinction with the Royal Photographic Society and is looking to gain further recognition.

He spends a great deal of time exhibiting and selling his photographs at markets and fairs, including the Chatsworth Country Fair, and at Ashbourne and Chesterfield, where the Artisan Market is held on the last Sunday of every month.

“It is a joy, a real joy, to meet people who are getting pleasure from my interest and I enjoy talking to them about my passion.

“Knowing that people love what I do gives me a reason to get up at 5am in the morning and go out looking for the next picture.” n Go to howardpratt.co.uk for details about Howard’s photography and photoshop courses and where you can buy his prints.

Clockwise from left: Nelson’s Monument, Birchen Edge; Murmuration at Stoney Middleton; View from Higger Tor at Sunrise and Padley Gorge in Autumn

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Theresa was born and brought up in Derby, has a passion for bringing books to life for people, and wants to ensure that everyone has the chance to engage with the festival in some way.

Not only that she is brimming with ideas on how to achieve those goals and plan further ahead than just next year.

Her enthusiasm and energy can only be inspiration for the rest of the team, who have volunteered to make sure the festival happens each year.

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Theresa attended St Benedict’s School before undertaking an English degree at the University of Birmingham.

She went on to study for an MA in Scriptwriting at De Montfort University in Leicester.

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qualified for role managing and programming work with a multitude of arts organisations including City Arts, The Young Vic, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Nottingham Theatre Royal and Curve.

“I knew I wanted to be part of this festival as soon as I saw the job advertised, but I wasn’t sure if they would like my ideas on how to develop it.

“I needn’t have worried though as the team were really keen to broaden the festival out into the community,” said Theresa.

“Until now the organisers have only been able to look one year ahead but my job involves planning for the next five years and increasingß the festival’s reputation.

“We want it to be known as a festival that does things differently and what I want to do is involve different art forms that feed into books – music, dance, theatre – and link them up.

“I am passionate about Derby and engaging people in the arts in the regions and I hope that Derby Book Festival will do just that.”

Theresa’s new ideas for the 2018 festival from June 1-9, will be unveiled at a launch event in April.

One of the headline events announced so far is Ken Clarke MP in conversation with former MP Alan Johnson.

Derby Book Festival Director Theresa Keogh

Both he and Johnson are music lovers and the event on June 7 at Derby Theatre will include a performance by Derby Jazz featuring some of his favourite music.

Entries for this year’s Flash Fiction competition close at 10pm on February 8 so you need to hurry if you want to enter. The competition, which has the theme of If Only, has three age categories: 11 years and under, 12–17 years and 18 years and over. There will be one winner in each category plus two runners-up.

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women at Her Majesty’s Prison Foston Hall for which there will be a winner and runner-up prize.

Tickets for all events will go on sale on April 12, when the programme is officially launched at a Derby Reads event in QUAD. Tickets will be available online from derbybookfestival.co.uk or in person from the festival box office at QUAD and other venues.

You can also follow the festival on Twitter at: @DerbyBookFest and ‘like’ the festival on Facebook: facebook.com/ derbybookfestival

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artsbeat’s essential guide to Derbyshire’s best live music from classical and choirs to indie, rock’n’roll and folk Pianist mixes

musical ice and fire at Buxton A PIANIST tipped for stardom will mix musical ice and fire when he performs at the Pavilion Arts Centre on February 9.

Romanian George Todica, right, who has made the UK his base after winning a place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, will demonstrate the hidden influences shared by the Russian composer Rachmaninov and Enrique Granados of Spain in a concert which will launch the Friends of Buxton International Festival’s 2018 season of events.

“I found a lot of similarities in how they wrote,” said George, whose first piano lessons came from his elder brothers at the age of three.

Rock and Pop

Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton n The ELO Experience, February 8, 7.30pm. n Jimmy Osmond, Moon River and Me, February 9, 7.30pm. n The Legends of American Country, February 11, 7.30pm. n Joe Brown, For The First Time Ever...Just Joe, February 16, at 7.30pm. n Los Angeles-based singer .

Vonda Shepard, who first shot to fame through her long running

“It was only when I was practising their work one after the other that I thought: this is fascinating,” said George, who won a scholarship to the Stewart’s Melville College in Edinburgh and then went to the Royal Conservatoire appearances, on the smash hit US TV show Ally McBeal will be at Buxton PAC on February 16.

The show includes such favourites as, I Only Want To Be With You, Baby Don’t You Break My Heart Slow, Walk Away Rene and You Belong To Me. Details at buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Queen’s Head, Belper n John Martyn Celebration, February 2. n Bob Cheevers (Austin Texas), February 17. For more details go to queensheadbelper.weebly.com

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of Scotland in Glasgow.

The concert will feature six preludes by Rachmaninov and three movements from Goyescas by Granados with Chopin as a finale.

The Friends of the Festival have organised a range of events which are all open to the public, and include a trip to the iconic art deco Stockport Plaza cinema and a concert in stately Haddon Hall.

George is one of just four artists selected in 2017 to join the Tillettt Trust’s Young Artists Platform scheme.

Under the auspices of the Trust, he will be playing a series of solo recital at UK venues, culminating in his appearance at Wigmore Hall as part of the Monday Platform series in October.

For more details about the concert, and to find out how the Friends support the Festival, go to buxtonfestival. co.uk/friends The Venue, Derby The Smyths, Unite and Take Over, The best of the Smiths and Morrissey, March 9. More details from livemusicderby.co.uk The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield The Kast Off Kinks tribute band, March 2, 7.30pm

Folk and Jazz

Alstonefield Village Hall, Alstonefield Phil Beer plus special guest Emily Slade, February 10,8pm (doors

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clarinettist Robert Plane, whose solo and chamber career has taken him to in parish church many prestigious venues.

The Gould Piano Trio and THE Gould Piano Trio – Robert Plane recorded pianist Benjamin Frith, the piece in 2008 and violinist Lucy Gould and it was praised by BBC cellist Alice Neary – have Music Magazine as the been at the forefront of the ‘best modern account’ of chamber music scene for 30 this monumental work. years.

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Special guest, exclusively Days Lane, Belper for this Listed show inby thethe tour, is Emily Guardian online as one Tuesday of at 8.30pm. For more Slade, a the member of thebookshops Phil Beer in theEvery ten ‘best world’check out their facebook details Band. Tickets £12.50 online at page or go to belperfolkclub.co.uk The Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, DE4 3QF WeGotTickets, call 01335 310322 Buxton Opera House, Buxton 01629 823272 email: nickscarthin@gmail.com orTel: email hopedalemusic@btinternet. com n King Pleasure and the Biscuit www.scarthinbooks.com Boys, February 3, 7.30pm.

Bakewell Town Hall, Bakewell Fishermen’s Follow on film on Friends, widely Town Hallus Chamber Series. Uneand watchnour credited with starting the revival of Soirée Française. Music for flute, shanty-style choral singing, February viola, cello and harp. Works by 17, 7.30pm. For details go to Ravel, Debussy, Fauré, Roussel and others Katherine Baker (flute); Marie buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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the Glossop Music Festival, which aims to bring the highest quality of classical music to the widest possible audience through a yearlong series of concerts, comprising a Summer Festival together with one-off concerts.

Tickets for the concert are free, but the Music Festival ask the audience to donate whatever they think the concert was worth.

For more details go to glossopmusicfestival.org.uk Chesterfield Jazz Club, Chester Street, Chesterfield Matt Chandler, Wendy Kirkland, Pat Sprakes, Clive Loveday, February 15, 8pm. More details at chesterfieldjazz.wordpress.com

Emily Slade is performing with Phil Beer at Alstonefield Village Hall on February 10

music Derby Jazz, various Derby venues n Now based in New York, Dublin-born vocalist and composer Christine Tobin has been at the heart the UK jazz scene for the best part of 30 years and has appeared in Derby many times. She will be at Deda, Chapel Street, on February 2, 8pm, with a eight-piece band, Pelt, created specifically for her latest project and CD. n Derby Jazz will be showcasing, the country’s leading vibraphonist, Orphy Robinson at the Guildhall Theatre on February 9, at 8pm.

From being a founder member of the Jazz Warriors to his critically acclaimed duo Black Top, Orphy has always pushed at the boundaries of new music. n Dan Martin and Dan Johnson.

A special concert with two of Derby’s premier jazz guitarists, March 2, 8pm. Go to derby-jazz. co.uk for details.

Green Man Gallery, Buxton n The Sunday BuskStop. Free lunchtime gig by local musicians with soup, bread and cake for lunch

Vonda Shepard, famous for her musical role in the hit TV series Ally McBeal will be performing at Buxton on February 16

and excellent company. noon-2pm. n Harbottle and Jonas, February 16. See more details on following pages. Further details from hello@ thegreenmangallery.com Contact hello@thegreenmangallery. com or 01298 937375 for tickets and more information.

Guildhall Theatre, Derby n Martin Harley and Daniel Kimbro, are at the top of their game, seeking to push the boundaries of blues, folk and American roots music, February 21, from 7.30pm. n Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys are appearing on March 3, from 8pm. Expect to hear haunting

harmonies, soaring tunes and melodies, charming anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest calibre, all led by Sam’s unmistakeable vocals. n The Simon and Garfunkel Story, February 5-6.

Go to derbylive.co.uk for details.

Live & Local, various event at various locations n The Carrivick Sisters in Concert, The Verney Institute , Pleasley, February 2, 8pm. Tickets 01623, 810035. n Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Chinley Community Centre, February 4, 7.30pm, ticket, 07867 723062. n The FB Pocket Orchestra in Concert, Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, February 8, 7.30pm.

Tickets 01773 856 545. n Tim Kliphuis Trio Goes Grappelli, February 8, 7.30pm. Tickets 01332 824 403. n Don Kipper in Concert, Chapelen-le-Frith Town Hall, February 17, 7.30pm, tickets 03336 663366. n Alma In Concert, Hollingwood Hub, February 22, 7.30pm, tickets

Blend of British

and Greek folk STEAMCHICKEN’S conflation of British and Greek folk forms, musical theatre, jazz and soul, astonished critics and delighted audiences, with sell-out gigs and standout shows.

They are now returning to live performance, and are taking their beguiling show to theatres, arts centres, jazz clubs and pub venues throughout England, in their first major tour.

Lucky Derbyshire people will be able to see them

at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby on February 23 at 8pm. The show is a joyous shout of instrumental virtuosity, a tight rhythm

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section, four horns and of course the unique style that Amy Kakoura brings. For tickets go to derbylive.co.uk.

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music Harmonies from

the Deep South HIGHLY-RATED, Nashville based Americana band, The Grahams, blend deeply personal, emotive, and powerful lyrics, with powerful harmonies from the Deep South; a show to thrill and delight.

Drawing on influences such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie, The Grahams are a treat for all fans of American roots folk music.

They introducing their songs with explanations and banter making the gig feel intimate.

Originally from NYC, husband and wife Alyssa and Doug Graham are now based in Nashville, Tennessee, and have spent nearly all their lives 01246 477569 and West Hallam Village Hall, February 25, 7.30pm, tickets 0115 9303340. n Old Hat Jazz Band, Dronfield Hall Barn, February 23, 7.30pm, tickets 07814 140034.

Go to liveandlocal.org.uk for details of times and tickets.

New Mills Festival presents. . .

The Willows,fronted by the breathtaking vocals of Jade Rhiannon, supported by rich vocal harmonies and dynamic acoustic musicianship.

The band takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic.

They will be performing at a festival fundraising gig at St George’s Church, New Mills on February 3, doors 7pm. For tickets go to newmillsfestival.co.uk The Old Hall Hotel, Hope n Singers and musicians in the bar, 8pm, every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

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Their music has been described as soulful bluegrass with hints of early Americana, adding colours from traditional folk and country blues, with an infectious blend of storytelling that results in songs of love, loss, n February 14, Nigel Parsons. n February 28, Treebeard.

Go to folkandblues.wixsite.com for more details or call 07913331078.

Bakewell Town Hall Jez Lowe, March 3, with PR Promotions. See more details right.

Ticket Hotline 01773 853428.

Peak Concerts, Matlock Town Football Club, Causeway Lane, Matlock Merry Hell, February 24, 8pm10.30pm. An eight piece folk rock band arising out of the embers of the Tansards of the ‘90s More details at peakconcerts.co.uk

Classical Music

Buxton Opera House, Buxton n Mowbski Quartet, Coffee Concert, Pavilion Arts Centre, February 2, 1pm. n La Traviata, from Opera and

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yearning, and life. The Grahams will be performing at the Taddington Village Institute at 7.30pm on February 14, for tickets telephone 01298 85384 and at the Crich Field Glebe Centre on February 17, at 7.30pm, for tickets telephone 01773 853260.

Ballet International, February 4, 7.30pm. n Carnelian Saxophone Quartet, Coffee Concert, Pavilion Arts Centre, March 2, 1pm.

More details in the Arena section.

Details at buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Buxton Musical Society, St John’s Church, Buxton Buxton Baroque, Sunday, March 18, 7.30pm – Music before the invention of the clarinet, piano and trombone amongst others, the Baroque period is filled with music of a gentler style but also great poignancy and at times plain rumbustiousness. Come and experience a selection of instrumental and choral music from this era by two of its most famous exponents; Bach and Handel.

The concert will include Handel’s Dixit Dominus and his Coronation Anthem – My heart is inditing and also the iconic Magnificat

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by J S Bach. More details from buxtonmusicalsociety.org.uk Legend Jez Lowe Chapel-en-le-Frith Ladies Choir March 17, Concert as guests of welcomed back Macclesfield Male Voice Choir Further details may be obtained by JEZ LOWE is one of visiting the choir’s website.

Britain’s finest award Derby Chamber Music Society, winning singer-songwriters Multi-Faith Centre, Derby and one of the folk scene’s most popular performers University with his wonderful songs Alke String Quartet – Katerina and amazing guitar playing.

Nazarova, Violin 1; Charis Jenson, He has played most British Violin 2; Karen French, Cello; Ben folk festivals over the Harrison, Viola. Formed in 2011, years and it’s always great the dynamic young Alke Quartet to welcome him back to has rapidly earned a reputation Derbyshire, bringing his for stylish performances and has most popular songs, wit and established itself as one of the humour. most exciting chamber music He will be in concert at the ensembles. February 9. Details at Assembly Rooms Theatre derbychambermusic.org in Bakewell Town Hall, Derby Cathedral, Derby tickets.ncem.co.uk / 01904 651485. n The Sixteen: Vivaldi, Gloria.

Further details from derbycathedral.

The centrepiece of this season’s org. choir and orchestra tour is Vivaldi’s n Derby Concert Orchestra, Gloria – one of sacred music’s March 3, 7pm. Dvorak Scherzo, most uplifting choral works and a Capriccioso; Sibelius, Scene joyful hymn of praise with moments A homely refuge with Cranes;Rimsky Korsakov, ranging from festive brilliance to profound sadness. February 2, socialCapriccio and hub Espagnol; Tchaikovsky, 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 - £30,New, available Symphony secondhand and No 6 Pathetique. Tickets through the National Box Office at bookshop from Foulds antiquarian with Music, Orchestra

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Bakewell, on March 3 at 8pm.Tickets are £12, under 16s £8 from the box office on 016,29 810152 or the Ticket Hotline on 01773 853428 members, on the door and from derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk Derbyshire Singers With a French Flavour to include Vierne: Messe Solennelle; Fauré: Requiem. March 17, at 7.30pm, St Peter’s Church, Edensor, on the Chatsworth Estate. More details at derbyshiresingers.org

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Please bring your own materials and equipment. Everyone over 18 is welcome, £7 per session, Thursdays, 7pm-9pm. For further information contact Julie on 07881383282 .

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Bakewell Life Drawing Classes Friends Meeting House, Church Lane, Bakewell Classes every week to term end on April 4, 2018, Wednesdays 1.30pm-4.30pm. All ability levels.

Angus Stokes tutors with help and advice if requested. Drop in £15 for three-hour session or discount

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Art Courses in the Peak District

2018 Dates Now Available Robert Dutton, Richard Holland, Joe Francis Dowden, Tim Fisher, Paul Talbot-Greaves, Carol Hill, Paul Dene Marlor, Judith Selcuk, and many more p Top UK Artists and a variety of media p Enjoyable interactive workshops for all abilities p Small classes maximum ten students p Two-course lunch provided p B&B accommodation available For information on all workshops please visit the website, telephone 01457 857527 or email: info@pennine-art.uk

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pitchblue@outlook.com Caroline 07736 423 352 Roz 07742 440 165

have a go during term time 10am-noon.

For further details call the Medway Centre on 01629 813638.

Buddhist Meditation, Bakewell n Buddhist Meditation Bakewell.

Thursdays – Buddhist Meditation Class. For more information call 07930 975807, www.samatha.org/ bakewell, fb.me/SamathaBakewell Bob Neill, Pyrography Tuition n One day courses and group workshops. Contact Bob on 01332 792036 or visit bobneillpyrography. co.uk for details.

Creartii Art Studio, 17 Green Lane, Belper n Various workshops, after school clubs and courses available throughout the week.

Fused glass Valentine Heart Workshop with Angela Ashton, February 14, 7-9pm. n Mother’s Day Card and Gift, family art morning with Duncan Pass and Rachael Wayne, March 3, 10-12noon. n Helen Hallows Spring Sketchbook Workshop, March 7, 10am-3pm. Go to creartii.co.uk for detail. .

Cromford Studio and Gallery, Market Place, Cromford n Watercolour tuition is available for small groups or on a one-to-one basis, all abilities welcome. Call 01629 826434 for more details.

Cromford Mill, Cromford n Arkwright Spinsters demonstrating spinning and other crafts, third Sunday of every month, 11-4pm. n Knit and Natter, second Wednesday of every month, 10amnoon. Details at cromfordmills.org.uk Glossop Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild, Glossop Cricket Club, SK13 7AS n Meetings are last Wednesday of the month, 1pm to 3pm.

February 28: A Girl Cannot Have Too Many Bags – Speaker: Lynda Kinnard. March 28: A Coastal Perspective – Speaker: Alice Fox. Go to glossopstitchedup.blogspot. co.uk for details.

Green Man Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Buxton n Life drawing, a weekly session for artists at any stage with a professional life model, Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm. Contact Curtis Bollington 07880 535615. Over 16s only. n Adult Dance Classes: For information and to book places, call Catherine Farrimond, on 01298 70984. n Every day: 6x4: Inspired by Landscape. Drop-in at any time and join this fundraising attempt. The aim is to exhibit 5,000 original art works measuring 6” by 4” (postcard size).

Entries can also be sent by post.

Cost: £1 per entry. n Every Tuesday in term time – Changing Faces with Funny Wonders. A weekly creative session for young people (11 to 18) with community arts company, Funny Wonders. More information at www. funnywonders.org.uk or email hello@funnywonders.org.uk.

For further information and booking for other courses contact hello@ thegreenmangallery.com or 01298 937375 unless otherwise stated.

Green Door Printmaking Studio, Banks Mill, Derby n Mono Printing with Found Objects Fe bruary 10,11am-3pm. n Drypoint on Copper February 17, 11am-4pm. n Screen Printed Poster, February 17, 11am–4pm. Suitable for beginners.For more details and to book online, visit: greendoorprintmaking.co.uk or call 07919 823 097.

Helen Jagger, sustainable textile design n Drop-in sessions at St Ann’s Catholic Rooms, Buxton, Fridays, 9.15am-1.15am. n Buxton Campus, Buxton, Tuesday evenings in term time, 7pm-9pm.

Contact the college on 08000 740099 to book.

Guidance with a range of sewing projects. Go to helenjagger.co.uk for more details.

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Karina Goodman, Hippity Hop Holiday Art Club An art club for children and families during the school holidays at Tansley Village Hall. Places will be limited so email karinagoodman@icloud.com to book. Go to hippityhopillustration. co.uk for more details.

Leabrooks Artists Forum, Leabrooks Arts Complex, Somercotes DE55 4HB n Artists sharing information, ideas and enterprise. The meetings take place on the first Saturday of every month from 10.30am-1pm.

Beverages and cake cost £3.50, if required; everything else is free.

Painters, sculptors and potters who have experience of exhibiting are invited to join the group. Go to leabrooksartscomplex.com for more details.

Louise West Lace Design 6 Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby n Evening classes in bobbin lace making, Tuesdays 6-8pm. n One-day workshops for a maximum of ten students, £30.

The next courses are on February 17 and 19; March 3 and 21; April 11 and May 5. There is also a two-day weekend course for Bedfordshire lace on March 31 and April 1. Go to louisewestlacedesign.co.uk for booking details.

Little London Gallery, Holloway n Develop your studio practice and techniques with Chris Tkacz, at his Little London Gallery studio in Holloway near Matlock.

Contact Chris Tkacz by email at info@littlelondongallery.co.uk or telephone 01629 534825 for more details.

Matlock Artists Society, All Saints Church Hall, Smedley Street n The club’s Portrait Group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 9.30am-noon. Everyone welcome, £5 to include light refreshments. For details contact Doreen Andrews 01629 824640.

have a go n At the same venue, on the second Thursday of every month, the society invites all keen to paint/ draw in a happy, relaxed group to go along. This is a self-help group with no tutor, 9.30am-noon. For details 01629 584708.

Pam Smart, Art Workshops in the Studio with a View, Buxton n A full day workshop from 10am-4pm with materials and refreshments. n Sensory Art, relaxed mark making, February 10. n Giant Fruit – large scale drawing with oil pastels, March 15. n Seam Gems – collages with acrylics, brusho, stencilling and more, April 19.

For more details go to pamsmart. co.uk Pitchblue Creative, Newbridge Works, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth n Introduction to Die Cutting – Making Journals, February 10, 10am-3.30pm. n Paper Making weekend, March 2 and 3, 10am-3.30pm. n Still Life Collage, Drawing with Scissors, March 16 and 17, 10am3.30pm.

Full day workshops from 10am3.30pm with lunch and a half day is until 1pm.

You can choose one day or two. Go to pitchbluecreative.com for more details.

Pauline Townsend Silk Painter n Workshops for beginners and improvers in Buxton. Workshop schedule available on the website: silkpainter.co.uk Purple and Grey – courses for emerging artists n From January 2018 Purple and Grey Derbyshire Art Group will meet on selected Wednesdays of each month 10.30am-12.30pm, at Tansley Village Hall, new members always welcome.

Next up are February 7 and 21 and March 7 and 21.

In February they will also be staging a Lunch and Learn session special for Valentine’s Day – Charcoal and Chocolate, February 14, 10am-2pm.

See purpleandgrey.co.uk for workshops and artist networking events.

The Old House Studio, Woodhead Road, Torside, Glossop n Art courses in the Peak District.

Top UK Artists including Carol Hill, and Tim Fisher, and a variety of media.

Workshops, which are enjoyable and interactive, for all abilities. Small classes maximum ten students.

Two-course lunch provided. B&B accommodation available. In March Amy Jones will be tutoring in watercolour landscape and pastel animals. For information on all workshops available visit pennine-art.uk Tel: 01457 857527 Email: info@pennine-art.uk Richard Bett’s Jewellery Studio, Belper n Come and have a go a craft sessionmaking something from bits of precious material that have no more use. February 16 or 23.

Telephone 07871240179 to book.

Small Print Company, 2-3 Friary Street, Derby n Create a Letterpress Print, February 24, 12-4pm. n Print a Poster Mini Sessions, March 3, 12-4pm. Details of various courses at smallprintcompany.co.uk StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield n A range of arts and crafts workshops and courses for all ages and abilities from accessible studios in Chesterfield.

There are also regular events see details below. Book online at straightcurves.co.uk 01246 807575 info@straightcurves.co.uk n Woolly Wednesdays – every Wednesday, 10am-12.30pm and 6.30pm-9pm. All arts and crafts are welcome at this session. n Little Creatives – every Friday

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9.45-11.15am, and every Monday 9.45-1.15am. Little Creatives is a workshop designed especially for pre-school children and their parents. n Book Club – 7-8pm on the third Thursday of the month, refreshments included.

The Studios, Union Road, New Mills n Intro to Linocut Printmaking.

Create a two colour lino print with Lucy Gell. February 11, 10am-4pm orApril 22, 10am-4pm.

Go to thestudios.co for more details.

St John Street, Gallery, Ashbourne n Dave Gelder – Silver Jewellery’workshop, February 5. n Sue Lewis-Blake – Drawing workshop, Composition, Shape and Form, February 8. n Wendy Darker – Paint your pet, a two-day workshop on February 19 and 20. Limited space available.

To book, phone 01335 347425 or email enquiries@ stjohngalleryandcafe.co.uk.

More details can be found on the gallery website: stjohngalleryandcafe.co.uk West Studios, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield n Tutored Life Drawing Class by Wallspace Visual Arts, held the first Tuesday of the month.

Contact John King on john@ wallspacevisualarts.co.uk or phone 07795 804793. n Ceramics Workshop:Intro: working with clay, six-week course.

Start Thursday, April 12, 1pm-4pm n Advanced Ceramic Techniques. six-week course. Starts Monday April 9, 6pm-9pm. n Printmaking Skills: Intro to Print: Collagraph and Lino, five-week course. Starts Thursday, April 12, 6pm-9pm. n Intermediate Lino, Collagraph & Mono. five-week course.Starts Thursday, February 22, 6pm-9pm.

Go to weststudios.co.uk for more details.

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Comment and opinion from reviewers and readers on the topics being talked about in Derbyshire’s arts community You can’t beat Spamalot for

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pamalot is a tried and tested Monty Python tribute show drawn in some part from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Familiarity with the film, or the Python oeuvre, is hardly essential but looking around the Buxton audience it was evident that many recognised some of the less obvious references.

The inclusion of the showstopping Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, lifted from The Life Of Brian, is a happy piece of opportunism on the part of Eric Idle who largely takes the credit for writing and assembling the show which premiered on Broadway in 2005. Spamalot has been seen by millions since.

Idle was always the most musical Python and his collaboration with the Bonzo Dog Band’s Neil Innes dates from the late 1960s and the cult children’s TV programme Do Not Adjust Your Set. In the end Spamalot is much more a tongue-in-cheek pastiche of the musical format developed by Andrew Lloyd Webber or epitomised by Les Mis than it is authentic Python.

Stand-out set pieces such as The Song That Goes Like This and I’m All Alone none too subtly point to the absurd cliches that have become part of the contemporary musical.

So King Arthur (Bob Harms) declaims that he has to face challenges All Alone when, as we have seen, he always has his faithful servant, the Baldrickesque Patsy (Rhys Owen), on hand with the coconut shells to sound the hooves of his horse.

By the end of the song Arthur has a whole choir on stage, confirming, as I thought, that he was not, indeed, All Alone.

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production. The sound and lighting team does brilliant work to enhance a well -designed and staged show.

The small band in the orchestra pit keeps things moving along nicely and provides excellent support for the singers drawing out the cod drama of the power ballads.

There is energy and precision in the ensemble work with a cast of 11.

Spamalot was designed as an entertainment and it is a long while since I have been better entertained at the Buxton Opera House.

Keith Savage

attitude Principal conductor Jonathan Trout presided over the rest of the programme, which featured the return of last year’s singalong version of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, plus the usual seasonal stuff, but as usual, it all went on a bit too long.

Classical music reviews by

Mike Wheeler Derby Bach Choir, Derby Cathedral Derby Bach Choir and conductor Richard Roddis were joined by Derventio Brass, conductor David Blackwell in a programme of contrasting shorter choral pieces, making a nice change from the usual blockbusters. Richly sonorous in Schütz’s Psalm 150 and two Bruckner motets, they gave a fine sense of movement to Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens, but seemed not entirely confident with Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir. As an almost total Rutterphobe, I can only say that everyone did their best with his Gloria.

Derby Cathedral Choir, Derby Cathedral Derby Cathedral Girls’ Choir marked its first twenty years in November. With director of music Hugh Morris, and his predecessor, Peter Gould, sharing the conducting, the first half included a robust account of Howells’ A Hymn for St Cecilia, and a fine sense of expectation at the start of Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb.

The choir was later joined by a number of former choristers, making a big difference to the sound in Parry’s I Was Glad and Mozart’s Coronation Mass, K317.

Derby Chamber Music: Oliver Wass and Luba Tunnicliffe, Multi-Faith Centre, Derby University Though inevitably relying on

Oliver Wass and Luba Tunnicliffe who performed for Derby Chamber Music

transcriptions for much of their programme, Luba Tunnicliffe and Oliver Wass showed what an effective combination the viola and harp make.

They included a compelling performance of Britten’s Lachrymae, and ended with an original viola and harp work, Bax’s Fantasy Sonata, responding well to its dark intensity.

But an apparently last-minute decision to leave out the slow third movement left an uncomfortable feeling of being short-changed.

Derby Concert Orchestra, Derby Cathedral Ballet music dominated DCO’s Christmas concert, with lively, colourful excerpts from Ponchielli’s opera La Gioconda, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Copland’s Rodeo and Delibes’ Coppelia.

The last two were conducted by new assistant conductor, Ed Temple, who has clearly established a rapport with the players very quickly.

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Derby Choral Union, Derby Cathedral Derby Choral Union’s performance of Handel’s Messiah was well up to the choir’s usual standard.

Conductor Richard Dacey encouraged a nicely dancing energy where appropriate. ‘All We Like Sheep’ was almost jaunty at first, throwing into relief a palpable sense of shock in the quiet final bars.

The excellent team of soloists comprised soprano Sarah Gabriel, mezzo-soprano Clare McCaldin, tenor Tom Raskin and bass Trevor Eliot Bowes.

The playing of Central England Camerata was agreeably clean and transparent.

Sitwell Singers, St John’s Church, Derby The Sitwell Singers came up with their usual Christmas concert mixture of familiar and unfamiliar.

After occasional moments of uncertainty in the opening Palestrina motet, they were back on form for the rest of the evening, mixing the contemplative (Darke, Britten, Lauridsen) and the jolly (Bob Chilcott and the choir’s conductor, Malcolm Goldring).

Andrew Carter’s increasingly dotty arrangement of The Twelve Days of Christmas ended the evening with a chuckle.

attitude Find the best views for taking

photographs There are people who don’t know that there are two peaks in the Peak District: the White Peak in the south, where the underlying rock is limestone, and the Dark Peak of the north which lies on Millstone Grit.

Those simple names and the division of white and black are quite misleading, though, as you will realise when you see the colour photographs of Chris Gilbert and Mick Ryan.

Photographing the Peak District is many things in one: its 500 pages include 800 colour photographs, a gazetteer and guidebook, and photographic advice on cameras, exposures and lenses.

Divided into four geographical areas, these are then subdivided into sections. For instance, the most southerly

Songs of Light on a dark evening Songs of Light might not be an obvious title for a concert on a dark winter’s evening.

Yet this theme could not have been more appropriate for the Belper Singers’ concert at Christchurch, Belper.

The first piece of the evening, MacMillan’s O Radiant Dawn, had a powerful intensity that was aided by the choir’s clear diction and effective dynamic contrast.

These skills, combined with a good balance of parts, were

Review by Les Hurst of Scarthin Books, Cromford

(Derbyshire Dales) is divided into Northern Limestone Dales, Chatsworth and Bakewell, Hartington and Lower Dove, and the Matlock Area. Whether you are an enthusiastic nature photographer, walker, or someone experiencing the county for the first time, authors Gilbert and Ryan can help you find the best views demonstrated throughout the evening and are testament to the leadership of musical director, Mitchell Holland.

The programme spanned a range of musical periods, with pieces including sacred works of Robert White and Thomas Tallis, to the 21st century Seal Lullaby of Eric Whitacre.

The choir’s versatility was not limited to their programme; demanding solo parts were performed skilfully by choir members Julian Hodgson, Lydia Johnson, Tom Johnson, Heather MacGowan, Ruth Regan and Tony Ward.

Mitchell Holland provided piano accompaniment for

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and the most interesting locations.

Both Gilbert and Ryan are professional photographers.

You may have seen some of these photographs in The Guardian earlier in the year, where commentators could not believe the extraordinary colours to be found in our county until told about the effect of the setting sun on the refractory rocks of the high peaks. There is a superb image of the Book Stones at Higger Tor near Sheffield showing these incredible hues, and many others just as fascinating.

In the valley bottoms you will find old mills, railway lines and quarries. Take advice from the gazetteer, though. Beware of Parson’s Tor in Lathkill Dale, named after a vicar of Monyash who fell to his doom after a late night in Bakewell.

Or else beware of Bakewell itself.

Photographing The Peak District, by Chris Gilbert and Mick Ryan Fotovue, £27.95 some of the pieces, giving tenor Tom Johnson the opportunity to shine as a conductor and soloist.

The concert ended rather poignantly with Seal Lullaby, dedicated to the memory of Angela Jones, a choir member who died recently.

In compliment to the gravitas of some of the underlying themes of the evening, the energy and musicality of the choir gave the performance a vitality and depth fully in keeping with Songs of Light.

By Edmund Hunt A full version of this review is on artsbeatblog.com

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n Stiltman: A Tyke’s Progress

By Jack Blackburn (Kerplink Books, £15)

This second title by the Youlgrave-based writer is a general exploration of an intriguing and varied life story through the objects, places and people which have been significant for him.

Jack is an enthusiast; his love for the creative arts – painting, pottery, furniture, film and theatre – and of the people who create or inspire them lights up this volume. Rich illustrations, many of them Jack’s own photographs, complement a quirky, witty, provocative and often moving memoire.

n Pairs

By Alec Rapkin (CreateSpace, £5 Amazon) Alec Rapkin was the inaugural Poet Laureate of the Peak from 2005-2007.

He was born in 1940 went to Oxford University and worked as a psychiatric social worker and family therapist. He is married with three children and two grandchildren and has lived in Derbyshire since 1970.

This is his third collection of poems – the previous two being Under Stone in 1988 and Mr Darcy’s Butterfly Collection in 1992.

Pairs comprises of 36 diverse poems including Lead-miner, Wirksworth; Bouncer, Busker and Mating toads.

n Three Things About Elsie

By Joanna Cannon (Harper Collins £14.99) From the Derbyshire author of the bestseller The Trouble With Goats and Sheep, this is a a restorative, wryly perceptive novel about growing up and growing old.

There are three things you should know about Elsie.

The first thing is that she’s my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing... might take a little bit more explaining.

Eighty-four-year-old Florence has fallen in her flat at Cherry Tree Home for the Elderly.

As she waits to be rescued,

Florence wonders if a terrible secret from her past is about to come to light; and, if the charming new resident is who he claims to be, why does he look exactly a man who died 60 years ago?

Joanna will talk about the new novel at QUAD in Derby on January 29 from 6.30pm, in partnership with Derby Book Festival and Waterstones.

Tickets available from QUAD.

n Every Day A Word Surprises Me & Other Quotes by Writers (Phaidon £14.95)

This is the ideal keepsake for readers, writers, and everyone who appreciates the exquisite power of words.

Featuring an inspirational collection of quotes, this carefully-curated book is a resource for thoughts on a variety of subjects, including originality, reading, daily routines, rejection, the creative process, love, truth, and more.

This insightful publication, published in March, includes hundreds of quotes by the worlds most celebrated historic and contemporary writers – from Jane Austen to Julian Barnes, Leo Tolstoy to Patti Smith, Virginia Woolf to Elena Ferrante.

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Catch the best of the action across Derbyshire and the Peak District with artsbeat’s unbeatable what’s on listings Exhibitions and galleries

Alfreton Life Drawing Club Show at Firs House Community Centre,Alfreton, 1-3pm, Friday February 2, and at Alfreton Library, Resource Room, 1-4pm, February 9. For more details go to the club’s facebook page.

The Anvil Gallery, Sadler Gate, Derby Work by artists including April Young, Kerri Pratt, Colin Halliday, Andrew Macara, Daniel Ablitt, Mark Gordon, and Heather Duncan. Go to aprilyoung.co.uk for details.

Art Café, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Spring Exhibition of selected work by the gallery artists: Kathy MacMillan; Jill Kerr; Kate Pheasey; Ruth Robinson; Susan Johnson; Jenny Conway; Carl Longmate and John Mellor. Opening hours: as Pavilion Gardens. During winter months, opening hours may vary.

Please telephone to check before your visit (tel: 01298 23114). Go to galleryinthegardens.co.uk for more details.

The Art Room, Wilkin Hill, Barlow Traverse presented by Trish O’Shea.

An exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints inspired by walking through the landscape. February 12-18, 10am-6pm. daily.

For more details to go trishoshea. co.uk Banks Mill Studios, Derby n Once Upon a Time – a solo exhibition by Pandora Johnson of Green Door Print Making Studio, until February 7. n Almost a Swan by Gerry Henegan Barr. Using poignant humour to

Trish O’Shea will be exhibiting her work entitled Traverse at The Art Room in Barlow from February 12-18

deliver an eco-related message, Gerry’s 3D ceramic work, combined with a variety of recycled materials warns what happens if we leave it too late to care about what is precious in life, until February 23. n Behind the Smile, February 26-March 23, see more details on page 15. For more information about Banks Mill go to Baslow Pottery, Ivy House, Nether End, Baslow The gallery displays original work from more than 20 local artists.

Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am5.30pm and 11am-5pm on Sundays and bank holidays. More details at baslowpottery.co.uk.

Church Farm Art Gallery, Church Street, Baslow The gallery is a showcase for both

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professional and talented amateur artists. Owner Norman Tomlinson, who paints mainly in watercolour, exhibits his own work, and others such as Caroline Appleyard, David Alderman, Mike Connley and Richard Towers. Open ThursdaySaturday 10.30am-5pm. Go to churchfarmgallery.co.uk for more details.

Cromford Gallery and Studio, Market Place, Cromford The featured artist in February is Peter Watson, go to page 24 for more details.The gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Go to cromfordstudioandgallery.weebly. com for details.

The Derwent Gallery, Main Road, Grindleford During February there will be an

agenda and his work on page 9. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10.30am-5pm and Sundays, 11am-3pm. Telephone 01332 840845 for more details.

Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold Estate, Ashby de la Zouch Medley – until March 25. A wide selection of British designer-makers working in varied mediums will make up the gallery’s first exhibition of 2018 For details go to ferrersgallery. co.uk Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek

Derbyshire’s John Connolly exhibits his work at his Ormscliffe Gallery

exhibition of work by Richard Clare entitled Winter Blues. The gallery also features paintings by various other landscape artists including Gareth Buxton, Kristan Baggaley and Pauline Rignall. Paintings can be previewed at derwentgallery.com.

Open 11am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday, telephone 01433 630458.

Déda, Chapel Street, Derby n Artspace Loughborough, a group of Leicestershire practising artists who promote and exhibit contemporary art, presents an exhibition on the theme of Seeing the Light. On until February 24. n Print Project Group: Seeing In Black and White, until February 24.

Most members of the group use digital cameras and produce prints using inkjet printers. However several members continue to use film and an enlarger, to create silver prints. Their aim is simply to produce interesting and stimulating monochrome images. More details at deda.uk.com Derby Museum and Art Gallery n Marion Adnams: A Singular Woman, until March 4. Marion

Elizabeth Adnams was born in Derby in 1898 where she remained, for the most part, until her death, aged 96.

During the course of her long life, she forged a reputation as a painter of deeply distinctive and dream-like visions inspired by the Surrealist movement. This important exhibition brings together the full and diverse range of her art for the first time in almost 50 years in a bid to recapture the legacy of this most remarkable artist. n Drawn From the Land by Richard Long, until March 4. Photographs, prints and sculpture, drawn from the Artist Rooms collection, owned jointly by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. This exhibition, which explores Richard Long’s connections with the land, will be dominated by the sculpture, Cornish Slate Ellipse (2009). For more details go to derbymuseums.org Duffield Gallery, Town Street, Duffield Work by artists including James Preston, Lynn Smith, Colin Halliday and Paul Raymond Gregory. You can read more about James Preston

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n The Collected Transience exhibition showcases work by BA hons Top Up students studying Creative Art and Design Practice at Leek School of Art. A diverse range of work exploring themes of impermanence and the passage of time through print, textiles, mixed media and eco-dyeing.

Open Wednesday to Saturday from January 27-February 10 and Sunday, February 4, 10am-4pm, in the Heritage Room. For further information email: Celia Kent c.kent@blc.ac.uk Gallery in the Gardens, Buxton The gallery showcases the work of more than 40 artists and craftspeople from the High Peak Artists group. Open daily. Details at galleryinthegardens.co.uk Gallerytop, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.More details at gallerytop. co.uk The Gallery, High Street, New Mills The gallery is run collectively by 30 artists and showcases a variety of work including paintings, jewellery, silk scarves, ceramics and feltwork.

Open 10-4pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

The Green Man Gallery, Buxton n The Winter Collection –The Green Man Gallery resident artists respond to the season, until January 31.

agenda n Submissions are invited for The Spring Gathering – an opportunity for artists to showcase some of their work at The Green Man Gallery from March 31-April 25.

Contact the Caroline Small, for submission guidelines on hello@ thegreenmangallery.com For more details go to the gallery’s facebook page or thegreenmangallery.com Hall of Frames, King Street, Belper Original and limited edition artwork from a variety of artists. More details at hallofframes.co.uk The Harley Gallery, Welbeck A new exhibition by acclaimed photographer Peter Lavery captures what goes on behind the scenes at the Big Top. February 3-April 15.

More details at harleygallery.co.uk Ingleby Gallery, Ingleby A Celebration of Spring, March 4-18.

The gallery is open from March on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-5pm and weekends from noon-5pm. Go to ingleby-gallery. co.uk for details.

Isla Fine Art Cards and Gifts, 4b The Colonnade, Buxton As well as fine art cards and gifts there is a gallery space at the shop in the heart of Buxton and there will be regular exhibitions during the year. Go to Isla–Fine Art on facebook for more details.

Jarva Gallery, Market Street, Whaley Bridge The gallery exhibits about 90 per cent British designers’ and artists’ work – jewellery, ceramics, original art, bronze sculpture and glassware, Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9.30am-5pm, Wednesdays 9,30am3pm, and Saturdays, 9.30am-4pm.

More details at jarvagallery.com.

John Connolly's Ormscliffe Gallery, Bolsover Inspired by the sea, moors and woods, John’s work is full of drama and emotion, the observer can experience a feeling of remoteness and a sense of place. More than 300

Linocuts by Katherine Rhodes can be seen at The Workstation, Sheffield

original paintings are on show at his personal gallery in Bolsover. Go to connollyart.com for more details.

Kunst Gallery, The Old Nail Shed, Campbell Street, Belper Adam Quinn, from the Electric Picture House artists’ co-operative in Congleton, until February 18. Go to weare kunst on facebook for details of exhibitions and events at this alternative arts venue.

Leabrooks Gallery, Somercotes Landscape – stunning new landscapes painted by a number of artists in a variety of styles, from February 3-March 2. These paintings represent the best of the genre.

The gallery is open from Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and 11am3.30pm on Sundays. Wednesdays by appointment only. Details at leabrooksartscomplex.com Little London Gallery, Church Street, Holloway Featuring the work of resident artist Chris Tkacz. There are also prints

by David Harban and Paul Hipkiss, paintings by Carol Hill and John Scott-Martin, textiles by Jacqui Wakeley and ceramics by Andrew Metheson. The gallery is open from 9am-5pm Wednesday to Saturday.

For details go to littlelondongallery. co.uk

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The Makers, 47 Church Street, Ashbourne Art and gifts made by UK artists, designers and makers. Check out what’s new on their facebook page.

Currently exhibiting work by Long Eaton artist Joy Pitts who turns clothing labels into works of art.

The Manger Gallery, Kings Newton, Melbourne A small atmospheric gallery housed in a 19th century stable which is part of the family home of artist Michael Cook where he exhibits his own work, Go to mangergallery.co.uk for up-to-date details.

The Marlow Gallery, The Close, Church Square, Melbourne Contemporary paintings, ceramics, sculpture and glass. Email Emily Daley at studio@themarlowgallery. co.uk or phone her on 07980550812 to book an appointment to view.

More details at themarlowgallery. co.uk The Old Lock Up Gallery, Swift's Hollow, Cromford For a Burning Love – an exhibition of contemporary paintings featuring work by Stephen Carley, Alison J Carr, Nick Grindrod, Warren Hayes, David Jones, Rita Kaisen, Mandy Payne, Stephen Todd, Kate Whateley, and Sean Williams.

agenda The work encompasses highlydetailed realism and gestural abstraction, paintings that are almost sculptures and photographs interrupted by the introduction of paint, until February 25.

The gallery is open 11am-5pm Friday and Saturday and 11am4.30pm on Sundays. Go to The Old Lock Up Gallery on Facebook for details.

QUAD Derby Middle Bound: Exploring the Social Fabric at the Heart of England from February 17-March 11. Turn to page 25 for go to derbyquad.co.uk for more details.

River´s Edge Gallery, Hope Valley Garden Centre, Bamford Work by various artists including Pauline Rignall and Kristan Baggaley. Wednesday-Saturday, 10.30am-4.30pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. Go to riversedgegallery. co.uk for details.

The Richard Whittlestone Wildlife Gallery, Pilsley, near Chatsworth The gallery is open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday. More details at richardwhittlestone.co.uk Rob Wilson Art, Lockside Mill, St. Martins Road, Marple Open to visitors every Friday, 10am4pm. Go to robwilsonart.co.uk for more details.

Smallprint Company, Friary Street, Derby New prints by RE McGaul, February 17-March 24. Ralph’s approach to making art is intuitive and visceral with the goal of producing something that is immediate and visually engaging, without the need for wordy explanations. More details at smallprintcompany.com St John Street Gallery, St John Street, Ashbourne To celebrate the Royal Shrovetide Football match there is a special exhibition of paintings and prints of Ashbourne plus a new print to mark the 2018 game by Celia Margaret.

Buxton Drama League’s Emma Taylor, Ellie Craufurd-Stuart and Robbie Carnegie will be performing in Knight Fever at the Burbage Institute More details on page 25. The gallery is open 9.30am-5pm, MondaySaturday. For more details go to stjohngalleryandcafe.co.uk Tarpey Gallery, High Street, Castle Donington The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm. More details at tarpeygallery.com Two Birds Gallery, Borough Street, Castle Donington Art, photography, jewellery and design from a wide range of local and UK based artists. They also offer a selection of craft workshops for all ability levels. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5pm and 9.30am4pm on Saturday.

U Choose Smoothie Art Gallery, Ilkeston Work by more than 20 local artists can always be seen at the gallery. For more details go to uchoosesmoothie.co.uk West Studios, Chesterfield Go to chesterfield.ac.uk or email hello@weststudios.co.uk for more details.

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Whynot Gallery, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent Check out all the latest events, workshops and exhibitions on the whynotgalleryuk facebook page Wirksworth Framing Company, 22 Market Place, Wirksworth A family-run framing business that exhibits work by a mixture of local artists and prints by nationally renowned artists. Work by Iain Mackay, Richard Pett, Ian Daisley, Sam Toft, Alex Clarke and Thomas Joseph. Go to wirksworthframing. co.uk for more details.

The Workstation, Sheffield Landscapes for Adventure – March 7-14.The work by Tessa Lyons, Joe Mallia, Katherine Rhodes is a visual exploration of rock and the landscape, from the massive rock of mountains, to crags, small outcrops, and edges.

Theatre

Buxton Drama League, Burgage Institute, Buxton This year the players are bringing

agenda their anarchic panto spirit to the legend of King Arthur with the hilarious panto adventure, Knight Fever, February 2 and 9, 7.30pm, February 3 and 10, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are available now from Burbage News and Clowes the Chemist, or on the door at the performances.

Buxton Opera House, Buxton and Pavilion Arts Centre n Royal Shakespeare Company, Twelfth Night, February 14, 7pm, PAC. n Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, National Theatre Live, PAC, February 22, 7pm.

Derby Theatre, Derby n Private Lives, Noel Coward comedy from London Classic Theatre, January 30-February 3. n The Wedding by Gecko, combining movement, imagery and provocative narratives, February 8-10, 7.30pm. n An Evening With Pam Ayres, February 18, 5pm. n Flying High 2018, 50th Anniversary Gang Show, February 14-17. Go to derbytheatre.co.uk for tickets.

Derby Theatre Studio n Man on the Moon from Keisha Thomson co-commissioned by STUN and Contact, February 3, 8pm. n We’ve Got Each Other, by Paul O’Donnell, February 9, 8pm.

More details at derbytheatre.co.uk Guildhall Theatre, Derby n The Wizard of Oz from Oddsocks, January 30-February 3. n Tea with the Old Queen, February 7, 7.30pm. n Rise, Like Lions, from Banner Theatre, inspirational stories of workers in struggle with music, song and video, February 8, 7.30pm. n Sister Act, by Belper Musical Theatre, February 14-17.

For details go to derbylive.co.uk Live and Local, various locations The Other Half, presented by

The Other Half can be seen at Belper Rugby Club thanks to Live & Local

Mark Billingham and My Darling Clementine, Belper Rugby Club, February 22, 8pm. Tickets, 07743 957017.

Spoken word

Buxton Opera House, Buxton n Dr John Cooper Clarke, plus special guests, February 9, 7.30pm. n Suggs What a King Cnut, February 14, 7.30pm. For tickets go to buxtonfestival.co.uk Matlock Storytelling Cafe, Imperial Rooms Matlock The first Friday of every month.

Doors open at 6.30pm with storys at 7.30pm. More details at matlockstorytellingcafe.co.uk Derby Poetry Society February 9, Anna Knight, The many voices of UA Fanthorpe. Monthly meetings on the second Friday of the month. Room 3, Friends’ Meeting House, Derby, 7.30pm. Contact Gina Clarke on 01773 825215 for details.

Haarlem Artspace, Haarlem Mill, Wirksworth Internal Nebular/Veneer – the last in a season of talks following on from September’s exhibition. February 22, Dr Tim Shephard, a historical musicologist, academic researcher and author. Tim’s interests are

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in musical cultures of the past, (particularly Renaissance Italy).

More details at haarlemartspace. co.uk. You can read about Haarlem Artspace on pages 12 and 13.

Scarthin Books, Cromford Tom Cox book reading and signing, February 3, 2.30pm. Best-selling author Tom Cox will be reading from and signing copies of his brand new book, 21st-Century Yokel. This is a free, open event, so arrive early to get a good spot. Find out more at www.scarthinbooks.com Scrivener’s Bookshop, Buxton n Book Club, first Wednesday of every month 7-8pm. Everyone welcome. Call 01298 73100 for information. n Storytelling Sundays: the free meetings will be held on the second Sunday of the month 2pm-3.30pm, at Scrivener’s Books, 42 High Street, Buxton.Telephone 0129871622.

Comedy

Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton n Dave Spikey, Juggling on a Motorbike, February 1, 7.30pm. n Buxton Buzz Comedy Club, February 2, 8pm PAC. More information at buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

agenda Derby Theatre Some People v Reginald D Hunter, February 20, 8pm. Go to derbytheatre.co.uk for tickets.

Derby Arena, Derby Comedy superstar John Bishop is back with his new show, Winging It, March 17 and 18.Go to derbylive. co.uk for tickets.

Guildhall Theatre, Derby Stephen Bailey in his new stand-up show, Can’t Think Straight, February 10 at 8pm. Go to derbylive.co.uk for details.

Cinema

Bakewell and Ashfield Film Society Medway Centre, Bakewell, 7.30pm.

More details at bashfilms.org.uk

Belper Ritz, King Street, Belper Go to ritz-belper.co.uk.

Buxton Cinema, Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton For tickets go to buxtonoperahouse. org.uk Buxton Film, Pavilion Arts Centre Studio, Buxton Details at buxtonfilm.org.uk Calver Film, The Village Hall, Calver Films every second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Membership needed, details from 01433 630760.

QUAD, Derby Go to derbyquad.co.uk for details The Northern Light Cinema, North End, Wirksworth Go to thenorthernlightcinema.co.uk

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Parwich Film, Memorial Hall Usually, but not always, on the second Friday of the month. Go to parwich.org for more details.

Peak Film Society, Partington Players Theatre, Glossop More details about membership at peakfilmsociety.org Tansley Film Community Cinema, Tansley Village Hall Seat reservations essential at book@tansleyfilm.org.uk. More information at tansleyfilm.co.uk Tideswell Cinema, George Inn,Tideswell Go to tideswellcinema.com.

New Mills Cinema@ SpringBankArts Every second and fourth Thursday at 7.30pm. Go to springbankarts. org.uk for details Youlgrave Cinema, Youlgrave Village Hall, Holywell Lane Monthly September-May, usually on a Friday and at 7.30pm. Go to youlgrave.org.uk for details.

Dance

Buxton Opera House, Buxton n Tangomotion, February 7.

More details at buxtonoperahouse. org.uk Déda, Chapel Street, Derby n Joss Arnott Dance, Triple Bill, February 1. n Nikki and JD: Knot, February 10. n Tilted Productions: Constructions of Thin Air, February 15.

More details at deda.uk.com Oxfam Ceilidh Bakewell Medway Centre The Well-Dressed Ceilidh Band is a large, lively group who will be playing all the old favourites, February 24, 7.30-10pm. Tickets £7.50 from Bakewell Book and Gift Shop, The Medway Centre, on 01629 812104 or buy on the door.

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