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Remember Remember DANCE this November
Following a month packed full of theatre, November is all about dance with shows from Stopgap Dance Company and Company Chameleon. Our Youth Dance Company, Jigsaw, will be learning from Stopgap in a special residency supported by Fletcher & Partners. We’ll even be hosting a microfest of dance and theatre curated by our resident company Two Destination Language. If you’ve never attended a dance performance now is the time to discover a new passion. Alternatively we’ll be dishing up Folk and World music treats, a Contemporary Craft Fair, a delightful family show and some fabulous films. Find out more in this month’s Magalogue. Happy reading!
BIG NEWS Jigsaw to perform alongside professional dance company November is an exciting month for Jigsaw, Salisbury Youth Dance Company. This month they will be working with professional dancers from Stopgap Dance Company to create a special curtainraiser piece to be performed on our stage prior to Stopgap’s Artificial Things. Stopgap is the UK’s leading integrated dance company for dancers with and without disabilities. It’s also one of only two professional UK contemporary dance companies providing regular work for dancers with physical and learning disabilities. We’re really looking forward to seeing the result’s of Jigsaw’s residency... and only a little jealous that we’re not able to join in!
Book your tickets to see Jigsaw and Stopgap Dance Company perform on Wednesday 12 November>>>
Virtual Worlds Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 3pm Friday 14 November - Sunday 21 December Launch: Thursday 13 November 6 - 8pm As our Open Print exhibition comes to an end, we introduce an exciting new digital exhibition showcasing the work of three artists who combine real and virtual worlds. Olu Taiwo’s Moving Gravity installation features filmed performances in response to 12 individual trees in Salisbury Arts Centre’s grounds. Wiltshire-based artist Jackie Calderwood utilises interactive geocaching sites in the local area. Lynne Heller shares oversize comic books which illustrate the experiences of her Second Life character Nar Duell. Join us to be launched into a new world of technology on Thursday 13 November.
Image: Lynne Heller
Film
From a black comedy thriller to a groundbreaking story of growing up filmed over 12 years with the same cast, November’s films have received rave reviews. Click on the images below to watch trailers:
Calvary (15): Friday 14 November 7.30pm Brendan Gleeson stars as a priest threatened with crucifixion in this black comedy thriller. As he feels troubling forces closing in, will Father James have the courage to face his own Calvary?
The Young and Prodigious TS Spivet (12A): Sunday 16 November 11am An extraordinary story of a child prodigy’s secret mission to accept a prestigious prize. While ten-year-old T.S. Spivet hitches a ride on a freight train to collect his award, no one there suspects that the lucky winner is a child.
Boyhood (15) Sunday 30 November 7.30pm Richard Linklater’s groundbreaking story of growing up filmed over 12 years with the same cast. Set to a soundtrack spanning the years from Coldplay’s Yellow to Arcade Fire’s Deep Blue, Boyhood is a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past.
View all Autumn Films and book your tickets now>>> Coming soon:
Images: Calvary, The Young and Prodigious TS Spivet, Boyhood, Omar, Lilting, How to Train Your Dragon 2
Songs for the Voiceless Sunday 9 November 8pm
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ot only does Songs for the Voiceless unite an impressive group of Britain’s finest new Folk stars but it’s a fascinating project in aid of the Poppy Appeal. The organisers told us more about the album and live tour: ‘Songs for the Voiceless’ is an album project aiming to bring some of the lesser known stories of World War I to light. This album will be about the people the War impacted: men, women and children, soldiers and civilians. All profits from the album will be given to the Poppy Appeal. Michael J Tinker had the idea in 2012 of gathering a number of Folk musicians from around the country to write and record an album to tell some of these stories for the centenary commemorations in 2014. Jon Boden (Bellowhead), was first to contribute a track, and, in the spring of 2014, BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year Bella Hardy, Josienne Clarke, Gilmore & Roberts, The Young’uns, Tom Oakes and
Ian Stephenson (KAN) all went into the studio along with Michael to put the album together. Produced by award-winning producer Andy Bell, the project seeks to give a voice to those from the First World War who have a story to tell. Sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, women and children, left-behind lovers, families and communities, soldiers and civilians. All with a story to tell, all with a song to be sung. The album will be toured from 5th – 9th November 2014, with the wonderful Jackie Oates stepping in to replace Josienne Clarke.
We’re delighted to have one of only five dates on this tour. Book your Songs for the Voiceless tickets now>>>
Image:Bella Hardy
Artificial Things Wednesday 12 November 8pm
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e were so inspired by the title of Stopgap Dance Company’s show that we asked them if we could borrow the title as our theme for 2014. We’ve explored it through our exhibition and performance programmes so are delighted to finally present the show that sparked the idea. We chatted to Stopgap Dance Company to find out more about Artificial Things:
We love the photos for the show. Can you tell us a bit about the design? The stage design was inspired by a series of strange and intense paintings by Serbian artist Goran Djurovic re-imagined by Anna Jones from Curious Space. Lucy Bennett encountered this artist by chance when visiting an old mental institute in Ghent, which has been turned into an art gallery for ‘outsider’ artists. Djurovic’s work explores his fascination of man and his relationships and the suffering caused by dominance.
How did Artificial Things begin? Artificial Things is the debut work of our Artistic Director Lucy Bennett. Lucy visualises dance through a cinematic spectrum. She puts emphasis on allowing the audience to observe the nuances of each dancer and become absorbed in the remarkable dynamics that their interactions create. The starting point of her devising process is the personal experiences that her dancers bring to the studio. These stories give Lucy’s work originality and a human quality, making it appealing to audiences who want to see intriguing personalities on stage.
Who else has been involved in the making of Artificial Things? Chahine Yavrovan’s striking but disquieting lighting enhances the interplay between light and shade, with strong highlights juxtaposed by deep colours. Artificial Things is accompanied by scores from Christopher Benstead, Jim Pinchen and Andy Higgs. Yoshifumi Inao, former Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company, is the guest choreographer for the opening scene.
Who are the performers? Artificial Things features dancers David Toole from DV8’s award winning film Cost of Living, with Laura Jones, Chris Pavia, David Willdridge and Amy Butler.
Book Artificial Things tickets now>>> This performance and residency with Jigsaw is kindly supported by
Image: Artificial Things
Practice Wednesday 19 November 7pm
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ractice is Salisbury Arts Centre’s scratch night in association with ICIA, Bath. It’s your chance to meet artists, watch extracts of dance and theatre works in progress and join a discussion to help shape the works you’ve seen. Here’s a quick guide to the works you could catch a taste of this November:
aKa dance theatre company ‘A Real Fiction’ aKa dance theatre combines powerful physicality and striking images to create works that lie somewhere between fiction and reality. A Real Fiction takes you through an autobiographical story of the performer, inviting you to experience the highs and lows of remembering and forgetting. Alessandro Marzotto Levy ‘RABBIT’ Alessandro is a dancer and Co-Director of Impermanence Dance Theatre. RABBIT is a solo dance piece about instinct, fear and the lies and layers of protection we hide beneath to avoid being judged by others and ourselves. The title refers to the Italian tradition of calling someone ‘rabbit’ instead of ‘chicken’ when they’re held back by fear.
Junior Jones ‘ND Limits’ Junior Jones is a professional dancer, trained at Ballet Rambert, and a qualified dive instructor. ND Limits will be shared as video footage of a groundbreaking project in which Junior attempts to produce a dance piece whilst submerged under water with self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Junior focuses on the movement that can be created in a gravity-free environment and takes inspiration from aquatic life, divers, shipwrecks and environmental issues. Paddleboat Theatre Company ‘Worlds Within Words’ PaddleBoat Theatre Company comprises of five University of Exeter drama graduates committed to delivering highquality, productions and workshops for children and families. Inspired by Bambert’s Book of Missing Stories by Reinhandt Jung, Worlds Within Words follows the story of an old man who is inspired to write stories by the light of the moon. PaddleBoat Theatre Company present his tale for children through storytelling, puppetry and music.
Book Practice tickets now>>>
Image: aKa dance theatre
Seckou Keita & Perunika Trio Friday 21 November 8pm
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ince his visit with harpist Catrin Finch last year, Seckou Keita and Catrin have scooped some of the UK’s most prestigious music awards. Awarded Songlines Magazine’s ‘Best Cross Cultural Album’ and FRoots ‘Album of the Year’, Seckou Keita is very much in the spotlight. We can’t wait to welcome him back for another exciting cross cultural evening with the Perunika Trio.
In November’s gig Seckou Keita will perform both solo pieces and works in collaboration with the magnificent Perunika Trio. The award-winning Londonbased vocal trio was founded by artistic director Eugenia Georgieva. Incorporating Bulgarian, Macedonian and Russian traditional music and Orthodox chants into a broader Slavic repertoire, their a cappella performances include poetry and storytelling.
The three singers of Perunika share a love of the dramatic beauty of Bulgarian folk music, where pagan past, Church Slavonic tradition and five centuries of Ottoman rule fuse, leading you to an exciting journey into Slavic spirituality.
What the media say about Seckou Keita: “Keita is the treasure of a Nation” Africa news “The Hendrix of the Kora” Music news “..an inspired exponent of the Kora” Guardian “breathtaking finger-work & musicianship” New Statesman “a brilliant live performer with stacks of charisma” Lucy Duran – BBC Radio 3
Book Seckou Keita & Perunika Trio tickets now>>>
Image: Seckou Keita
Image: Flint Project O (photo Claire Haigh)
Flint
A cutting edge microfest Saturday 22 November 5.30pm
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esident artists Two Destination Language have rounded up a fantastic selection of performers for this year’s Flint. We talked to Alister to find out more:
What’s your personal highlight? I really like all of it, so I’m looking forward to a day that includes being a part of the wind, the chaos of parenting and some downright provocative sexy dancing.
What is Flint? It’s a fantastic day with a brilliant selection of performances. There’s a mix of all sorts of different styles, from dance and theatre to performance lectures, and the chance to talk to the artists between shows too.
Is it really £20 for all 5 performances? Oh, yes. We’ve worked with the Arts Centre and Wiltshire Council to give audiences a fantastic deal because we want them to experience work they don’t otherwise get to see here. We know lots of people in Salisbury won’t know most of these artists, and they’re more than worth it!
How did you select the works for this year’s microfest? We see lots of work while we’re touring our own pieces, and we’ve selected some of the best artists we’ve come across. We want to make sure that audiences who come to FLINT have a good time, so none of the work is over-complicated: these are all artists who really care about their audience. Expect to laugh, think, have fun and be surprised! What can we expect? Charm, wit, gorgeous images, great tunes, some emotionally touching moments and plenty of laughter.
Find out more and book your tickets for Flint now>>>
MET Opera
Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Encore screening) Sunday 23 November 5pm
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his month’s screening of The Metropolitan Opera from New York comes in the shape of Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville. With its mischievous overture and hilarious ‘Largo al factotum’, The Barber of Seville has entertained audiences all over the world for almost two centuries. We reminded ourselves of the story in preparation:
The Metropolitan Opera production:
The young, rich and handsome Count Almaviva is head over heels in love with the lovely Rosina.
Still to come from The Metropolitan Opera in 2014:
Forced to admire her from afar as Doctor Bartolo keeps his ward under lock and key, Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro the Barber of Seville who knows all the town’s secrets. Figaro devizes a plan but it becomes clear that thwarting Bartolo will be far from easy.
The Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself. Michele Mariotti conducts the vivid and tuneful score.
Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Encore Screening) Wednesday 17 December
View Spring 2015 Live in HD Screenings>>> Book Il Barbiere di Siviglia tickets>>>
Beauty of the Beast Wednesday 26 November 8pm
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ompany Chameleon’s Beauty of the Beast explores male group behaviour in all its tribal glory. Witness peer pressure and inter-group rivalries as the company’s male dancers gets under the skin of football teams, political movements and social groups. Take a look behind the scenes of the making of the show:
Image: Company Chameleon
Contemporary Craft Fair Buy original Christmas gifts direct from the makers Saturday 29 November 10am - 3pm
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s we approach the festive season, we introduce another selection of talented makers with beautiful crafts to treat your loved ones to this Christmas. You may even be tempted to treat yourself. We know we will be! We chatted to Craft Fair organiser Melanie Evans about this year’s exhibitors: What beautiful crafts will be available this year? We’ve got a beautiful range of jewellery and prints including colourful prints by Aniko Gajdocsi and nature-inspired works by Kate Watkins. Will there be familiar faces from previous craft fairs? Donna Enticknap will be back with her prints and cards which were very popular last year. We’ll also be welcoming back Murray Marshall with his artist books and our own resident artists Mirka Golden-Hann and Katherina Radeva. Where will the exhibitors be coming from this year? We’ve got local artists including Plain Arts and Chess Mclean from New Red Studios. We’ve also got artists coming from Hampshire, Derby and London. Look out for EM Jewellery and Marina Skia from London and Hayley Beckley’s textiles jewellery from Derby.
Find out more about this year’s Craft Fair>>>
What have you got your eye on? I’d be very happy with a piece of Hayley Beckley’s textiles jewellery this Christmas! I might have to treat myself to one of Donna Enticknap’s prints too.
Altar Club
Saturday 29 November 8pm
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eadlining this month’s Altar Club is the 16-legged, horn-stomping, music-making machine that is Bigtopp: The early years of Bigtopp saw the band supporting the likes of The Skints, Streetlight Manifesto, Zebrahead, Neville Staple and Sonic Boom Six to name a handful - racking up over 350 gigs in the process. During 2014 Bigtopp have performed at high profile festivals including Isle of Wight Festival, V-DUB, Blissfields, No Man’s Land & Upton Festival. They’ve played all over Europe and also supported RX Bandits at the highly reputable Wedgewood Rooms to a sold out crowd. Joining Bigtopp on the Altar Club line-up are Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Pugwall, Cougar Pilot and Speakeasy soundsystem DJing until midnight.
Save £1 when you book in advance. Tickets: £5 in advance or £6 on the door. Bargain! Book your Altar Club tickets now>>>
Emily Brown and the Thing
Sunday 30 November 11.30am & 2pm
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all Stories returns this month with a stage adaptation of Emily Brown and the Thing by How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton. The company asked the much-loved author what inspired the series:
And Maisie said, ‘Oh I remember now, he was looking for the north pole…’ So that was the inspiration for the book, the extraordinary imaginary adventures that children go on with their toys, and also the strength of the bond between the child and the toy.
What was the inspiration to create the Emily Brown series? The inspiration for the Emily Brown series was an incident that happened with my daughter Maisie when she was about three or four.
And we found out a little more about the show...
Maisie had this small toy dog called Mr Dog, and wherever Maisie went, Mr Dog went too. She and the dog were absolutely inseparable… Until one terrible day, when Maisie was about to go to bed, and we couldn’t find Mr Dog. We looked everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE...under sofas, behind chairs, in cupboards, in the garden…but Mr Dog was nowhere to be found.
Emily and her old rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their window and set off on an incredible adventure to find his cuddly, his bedtime milk and his medicine... But will anyone ever get to sleep?
For the first time in her life, Maisie had to go to bed without Mr Dog, and she was inconsolable; she cried herself to sleep. But even the next day, there was still no sign of Mr Dog, although the whole family turned the house upside down looking for him.
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A couple of days later, I was cooking supper, and I opened up the freezer, and there, sitting on top of the fish fingers, as cool as you please, was Mr Dog! We’d looked everywhere, but of course, we hadn’t thought to check the freezer. So I said to a delighted Maisie, ‘What is Mr Dog doing in the freezer?
Tall stories invites you to venture into the Dark and Scary Wood, through the Whirling Wastes and beyond.
Find out in this musical show based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton.