Arts Roundup

ROUND UP. Arts Artizan Collective Gallery, Unit 5 74 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB For more information contact juliebrandon@ artizangallery.co.uk 07522 509642

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Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 2022 is the Contemporary

Glass Society’s 25th anniversary year. From The GALLERY @Cockington Court humble beginnings, it has 10.30am-4.30pm daily grown into the UK’s foremost Ongoing selling organisation for supporting exhibition showing the both established and ‘up-and- region’s leading artists coming’ glass artists, and and makers. for promoting contemporary Items ranging from glass in the wider art scarves, jewellery, world. 2022 is also the UN ceramics, metalwork, designated International artists cards,

Year of Glass. This exhibition Louise Hawkins metalwork, collages, allows visitors to appreciate Amongst The paintings and prints. contemporary glass and Water Lilies The fabulous craft enjoy its magical colours, textures, use of light and varied studios are a must-see techniques and also discover their own local glass artists. too. Desire exhibition

Launch event: 25 November 6-8pm. runs from 26 November art-hub.co.uk/ex/cgs22 to 30 January featuring home interior items created by local artists, all for sale.

Artizan Gallery & Café, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW 01803 607230 Facebook @cockingtoncourt

Bev Knowlden Totally Blissed

Torquay’s Artizan Collective Gallery

English Riviera Winter Open

On till 24 December Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm The six-week exhibition runs right through the festive period up until Christmas Eve showcasing contemporary works from some of the South West’s best-known artists. With a range of original art, innovative sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and greetings cards, the exhibition is supporting artists and makers. ou’ll fi nd unique Christmas gifts for every budget. art-hub.co.uk/ex/erwo22

Torre Abbey Collections

Tuesdays-Sundays Torre Abbey holds around 600 oil and watercolour paintings from the 18th to the mid 20th century. Works of note are Pre-Rafaelite paintings by Holman Hunt and Burne-Jones, watercolours painted by William Henry Hunt and Thomas Miles ichardson. There are also fi ne English glass, pewter and silver collections from the 18th and 19th centuries. The abbey holds a large collection of nationally important from the building’s extensive excavations. The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

Frederick Yates A Secluded Beach

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Evoke Exhibition, Dartington

25 November-7 January Evoke is an exhibition of paintings, prints and ceramics by Louise Rainbow. Louise says, “All of my work is about surfaces and layers, about hiding and fi nding. want my work to show my energy but don’t really want you to see. Each piece is made up of a million unconscious decisions”. The Gallery Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6EL dartington.org

Sensing the Unseen, Torre Abbey

1 December – 31 January (Tuesday-Sundays) Step into ossaert’s Adoration e hibition, a nativity scene originally created by sixteenth-century Flemish artist Jan Gossaert, now presented in impressive 4D, through soundscapes, spoken word and hi-resolution digital imagery. Designed and produced by the National Gallery in London, this innovative and groundbreaking exhibition will be installed in the historic and atmospheric setting of the Spanish Barn. The exhibition will open till 7pm every evening as part of the Bay of Lights llumination Trail. ncluded in your abbey entry ticket. The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

Made to be Played, Torquay Museum

On till 11 March (Tues-Thurs and Sat) This festival of musical instruments celebrates music making around the world and through time. The range of instruments on display shows how music is universal to all cultures and also refl ects local traditions, available materials and its role in different societies. 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG torquaymuseum.org

Christmas Family Crafts, Dartington

3, 4 & 10 December Make your own tiny Christmas wonderland using a gorgeous array of natural, foraged materials on this 2-hour, artist-led workshop with Naomi Vincent. Times: 10am or 2pm, cost: £12, suitable for ages 5+, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult (child tickets only required), discount for members, book online. Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EL dartington.org

Christmas Craft: Woodcraft, Dartington

3 & 4 December Enjoy woodcarving with Alex Finberg at the Great Hall Craft Fair. You will be making a simple wooden spreader using a wittling knife to carve a freshly cut piece of hazel wood. ou’ll also make a spatula from a piece of straightgrained cherry or ash wood. Time: 10am-12noon or 1.303.30pm, suitable for 18 years+, cost: £45, book online. Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EL dartington.org

We Need Music – Early Years Workshop

19 January An early years music workshop suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 1 -5 years), accompanied by one adult. Children will try out instruments from different parts of the world, enjoying musical games, and creating lots of sounds together. All instruments and equipment will be provided. Cost per child. f you wish to e plore the museum’s galleries and e hibitions you’ll need a valid museum ticket as well. Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG. torquaymuseum.org

CURTAINS UP! Theatre

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Box Offi ce 0844 8717615 Editor’s pick SWAN LAKE 29 January

allet lovers and newcomers alike will fi nd joy and spectacle in the classical delights of Nerubashenko Ballet’s wonderful Swan Lake. Swan Lake is a timeless tale: Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans but is tricked into the ultimate betrayal, leading to tragedy.

Also worth seeing…

Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular – 4 December Aladdin 9-31 December

Little Theatre, Torquay

Box Offi ce 01803 299330 MOTHER GOOSE 5-11 December

Mother Goose is about to be thrown off her land because she cannot pay the rent to the squire and his bailiffs. Fairy Friendship and Priscilla the Goose both step in to help Mother Goose but Demon Discontent brings trickery and chaos. A TOADs season production.

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A Matter of Life and Death – 17-21 January

Babbacombe Theatre

Box Offi ce 01803 328385 Editor’s pick I LOVE CHRISTMAS Wednesdays 26 October - 28 December plus Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

Enjoy a treasure chest of joyous entertainment and festive frolics to bring happiness and good cheer. An all-new festive family show with comedian Andy Oakley, ex-Bucks Fizz music maker Paul Fordham, musical theatre performer Joe Stone, singing sensation Claire Waring, and crooner Joe Harris.

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Box Offi ce 01803 665800 Editor’s pick CINDERELLA 17 December to 2 January

The multi-award-winning Paignton Pantomime Productions returns to the Palace with Cinderella, a spectacular traditional pantomime full of colour, song, dance, wit and audience participation. The production team has pulled out all the stops to make Cinderella the must-see Torbay pantomime. There are seven matinees so both young and old can enjoy this Christmas feast of pure entertainment.

Brixham Theatre

Box Offi ce 01803 415987 Editor’s pick THE NEW JERSEY BOYS 15 December

Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of Gary Gould, this packed two-set programme promises an evening of superb harmonies, stunning solo spots and light comedy. As well as hits from the Four Seasons, the show includes tributes to other legendary performers such as Showaddywaddy, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner.

Also worth seeing…

Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute) 2 December

THE NEW JERSEY BOYS

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Santas’s Magical Gift – 3 & 4 December Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years (Tribute) – 26 January

Sat Dec 17th - Mon Jan 2nd

The multi-award winning Paignton Pantomime Productions

Box Office: 01803 665800

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