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The Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries in Medway A major part of iCCi’s work takes place in Medway. The University of Kent has a campus in Medway and we are a proud supporter of the Medway City of Culture 2025 bid. In partnership with Medway City Council and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, iCCi is also working on the Docking Station, a major new digital hub initiative for the dockyard. To find out more go to kent.ac.uk/iCCi
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ART31 is a vision created with, by, and for young people aged 13-25 in Kent. We believe that amazing arts and culture is a human right and want to make sure every young person gets the chance to get involved. ART31 empowers young people to achieve their creative potential and makes young people equal partners in any decision making that affects them. Gulbenkian Arts Centre is home to ART31, where we run various youth projects. We also work closely with partners who deliver activity across Kent. ART31 is funded by Arts Council England and Kent County Council.
With ART31 young people aged 13-25 across Kent can….
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TAKE PART
“Youth theatre created a space where I felt I could be myself more than any other environment in my life during the time I was there. It remains one of the more important things that have happened to me so far.”
TAKE THE LEAD
“There is so much trust put into us. We’ve been given some freedom and it’s resulted in... just the best experience.”
TAKE ON THE WORLD
“ART31 has very much opened my eyes to being able to enjoy and work in the creative industries, and definitely made me more confident in myself and my ideas.”
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Join the ART31 mailing list via Gulbenkian’s website
Email creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk to sign up
Some of the free ART31 activity that takes place at Gulbenkian Arts Centre: Youth Theatre – for ages 13-15 and 16-18, Wednesday evenings
Gulbenkian Young Company – an auditioned company aged 13-19 creating their own production for the National Theatre Connections Festival
Gulbenkian Performance Company – a new theatre-making ensemble for ages 18-25, Monday evenings
KRAN Fam – a drama group with members of Kent Refugee Action Network
TECH31 – workshops in technical theatre during school holidays, ages 13-25
SCREEN31 – workshops in filmmaking during school holidays, ages 13-25
Square Pegs Arts – weekly drama club for people aged 16-25 who have a learning disability, autism or who struggle to fit in with mainstream activities, monthly singing for all abilities, aged 14+ & a monthly Accessible Film Club on Saturdays
ART31 Generate – is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25. They steer ART31's governance, influence arts policy and practice and plan and programme events including the annual ART31 Youth Takeover Festival
All activity is free to access, thanks to ART31 funders Arts Council England and Kent County Council. Email creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk to find out more or register interest in any of these groups. 61
Our
Music department
Based in the award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Building on the Canterbury campus, the Music department presents a vibrant programme of extra-curricular music-making, open to all students and staff at the University. From orchestral works to big band swing, choral concerts, Musical Theatre, chamber opera and more, from our outstanding concert-hall to Canterbury Cathedral and Deal Memorial Bandstand, there are plenty of opportunities to rehearse and perform, whatever you study. The Music Performance Scholarships are also open to talented instrumentalists and singers, offering a cash bursary and the opportunity to continue with instrumental or singing lessons, as part of being involved in musical life at the University. Our practice-rooms are available for use throughout the year, including a dedicated band-room for amplified instruments. For details about Music department activities and Music Performance Scholarships, please visit kent.ac.uk/music Tickets for events can be booked online at thegulbenkian.co.uk
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Free Lunchtime Concert Series: Autumn
University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Kindly sponsored by Furley Page Solicitors
Daniel Harding conductor Mendelssohn Symphony no.1 Handel Messiah
Jonathan Mayer (sitar), Denis Kucherov (tabla) When: Weds 20 Oct, 1.10pm
Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3
Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3
Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3
Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
When: Saturday 2 April, 7pm
Tickets: TBC
Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
Summer Music Week
University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra: Tidings of Comfort and Joy A sparkling seasonal concert brimming with the spirit of Christmas; from Tchaikovsky’s enduringly popular ballet score, The Nutcracker Suite,to celebrations of Christmas carols in Vaughan Williams’ choral fantasia (with soloist Simon Thorpe) and Hely-Hutchinson’s festive orchestral pot pourri, a programme guaranteed to fill Colyer-Fergusson Hall with festive cheer. When: Sat 11 Dec
University Concert Band and Big Band Ian Swatman conductor
The Deptford Rivieras; Phil Veacock (tenor saxophone), Gary Baldwin (hammond organ), Alan Savage (drums) When: Weds 8 Dec, 1.10pm
Tickets: TBC
Venue: The Nave, Canterbury Cathedral
Asako Morikawa (viol) When: Weds 10 Nov, 1.10pm
When: Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm
The Music department’s annual musical farewell to the academic year, featuring many of its ensembles performing both on and off-campus – details in April When: Friday 3 June – Saturday 11 June Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
Tickets: TBC
Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
Christmas Swingalong The University Big Band under the irrepressible Ian Swatman delivers its annual Christmas cracker of a concert, featuring seasonal swing and some of the cheesiest Christmas classics to spread a little cheer. University Big Band Ian Swatman conductor When: Weds 15 December, 5.15pm Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall
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Tickets: £5
Lunchtime Concert Series Sponsors
Gulbenkian Café Weclome back to our Café, with a smart new look and dedicated performance space. The kitchen still serves up delicious, locally sourced food and we still deliver the best coffee from Canterbury’s own Garage Coffee.
Gulbenkian Cinema We are Canterbury’s independent cinema, screening a divrse range of films, from blockbusters to arts house, plus live-streamed performances from Royal Opera House, National Theatre and more. 68
Tickets & Information Ticket Office Opening Hours (vary with programme)
Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NB Tel: 01227 769 075 (see opening hours below) Free booking online: thegulbenkian.co.uk Email: Boxoffice@kent.ac.uk
How to find us https://www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/your-visit
Monday to Friday 5-8pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 8pm
Parking Discounts Concessions Where advertised apply to children aged under 12, young people aged 12-25, full and part time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens, disabled person and a companion. Proof of status may be required. Schools Gulbenkian has a school network which supports group visits and teacher training. Please contact creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk for more information. Family shows Gulbenkian welcomes children with a valid ticket and accompanied by an adult at all times. Age ranges are provided as a guide and we ask you to consider whether the show is suitable for your child. Baby-on-lap-tickets - £1 tickets for age 0-18 months are available on selected family shows.
Access www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/your-visit/access We now have a dedicated Access Membership Scheme, with members able to wheelchair spaces and carer tickets for free online (when available). We offer wheelchair spaces in all our venues (booking essential), dedicated parking spaces, level access through automatic doors to the theatre, foyer and bar, disabled accessible toilet.
Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park. For Gulbenkian customers attending events between Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm please park in the Visitor Pay and Display car parks on Campus. The nearest Visitor Pay and Display is the Central Visitor Car Park. When attending events we strongly recommend customers to allow extra time to find your space and park in designated parking spaces only. Please be advised that yellow lines on campus are enforced and we advise customers to park in designated car parking spaces. Coach/Mini bus parking Safe, convenient drop off points are available close to the Gulbenkian. Please contact the Tickets & Information boxoffice@kent.ac.uk and let us know in advance how many vehicles/coaches and what size they are so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Bus Service A regular bus service operates from Canterbury City centre to the University. Please see www.stagecoachbus.com We do not charge a booking fee, please make a donation when you book.
Assistance dogs are welcome. We offer an infrared audio system for audience members who are hard of hearing. Headsets available from the Ticket & Information office.
If you would like a text copy of this brochure in large type please email boxoffice@kent.ac.uk
All information and dates correct at time of printing, but due to the nature of our programme we strongly recommend checking the website for the latest information before attending.
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21/22 Season Calendar Details of events are correct at time of print in Aug 21. Please check thegulbenkian.co.uk for latest events and details.
Sa
September W
8
8pm
Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us - p55
F
10
8pm
Nitin Sawhney: Music & Me - p29
Sa
11
7.30pm
Professor Brian Cox: Horizons - p55
Th
23
8pm
Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - 54
8pm
Roger Eno - p32
November Tu
2
7.30pm
Linda Smith Lecture: Robin Ince - p24
Th
4
8.30pm
Gruff Rhys and Special Guest - p30
F
5
8pm
Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54
F& Sa
5& 6
11am, & 1.30pm
2065 - p47
Su
7
7, 5pm (film) 8pm (gig)
The Jazz Ambassadors - p33
F
24
7.30pm
Linton Kwesi Johnson - p25
Sa
25
11.30pm, 2pm, 4.15pm
it's ok - p47
Su
26
3pm
Freddie Kempf, piano - p66
Tu
28
6.30pm
In Conversation - Sir Robin Knox Johnston - p27
29
7.30pm
Thea Gilmore - p29
Th- 11Su 14
Times vary
The Suppliant Women - p14
W Th
30
8pm
Grace Petrie - p29
Sa
13
11am & 1pm
Groove into the Woods - p47
W
17
8pm
Yo La Tengo - p34
F
19
8pm
Bryter Layter: A Nick Drake Celebration p35
Sa
20
2pm & 7pm
Banff Mountain Film Festival - p66
Sa
20
7.30pm
Oh! What a Night - p66
Sa
20
8pm
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican p30
October
70
30
F
1
8pm
Emily Atack: Has Left the Group - p55
Su
3
8pm
Sindhu Vee: Alphabet - p55
Th
7
7.30pm
@Home - p11
F
8
7.30pm
Eddi Reader - p29
F
8
8pm
Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54
Sa& 9& Su 10
7.30pm
First Time - p11
Su
21
3pm
Rachel Podger & Kristian Bezuidenhout p67
Tu
12
7.30pm
Birth - p11
Th
25
8pm
Castival Live with Matt Hoss - p57
Th
14
8pm
Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation - p55
F
26
7.30pm
Jive Talkin’ perform the BeeGees - p67
26
8pm
What's Going On - p36
F
15
7.30pm
The New Scummy Mummies Show - p55
F
F
15
8pm
The Tiger Lillies : Love For Sale - p31
Sa
27
8pm
G2 Definitive Genisis - p67
Sa
16
7.30pm
Jack Naismith and Stephen Matthews p66
Su
28
7.30pm
Usher's Island - p37
Sa
16
8pm
Cloudbusting the music of Kate Bush p66
December
Su
17
8.30pm
Erland Cooper and Special Guest Hinako Omori - p30
Th
21
1pm
The Walk - p12
Th
21
7pm
Refuge Tales - p13
F& Sa
22& 23
7.30pm
Catch of the Day - p11
Su
24
3pm
London Handel Players - p66
Th
27
7.30pm
The Steampunk Circus of Unkindness p24
Th &F
28 8pm &29
Austentatious - p57
Sa
30
Iain Stirling: Falling Upwards - p57
8pm
W
1
6.30pm
In Conversation - Michael Morpurgo - p27
F
3
7.30pm
Alexis Taylor & Terry Edwards - p38
F
3
8pm
Bridget Christie: Who Am I? - p57
Sa& 4& Su 5
Times vary
Stick Man - p50
F
10
8pm
Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54
Sa
11
TBC
University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra - p64
Su
12
3pm
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge p67
M
13
7.30pm
Alternative Cabaret - p56
W& 15& Th 16
7.30pm
Monkeyshine - p56
W
15
5.15pm
Christmas Swingalong - p64
F
17
7.30pm
Stile Antico: A Renaissance Christmas p37
Sa
18
7.30pm
The Albion Christmas Band - p37
Su
22
7.30pm
Albert Lee - p42
F
27
8pm
Ghosts and Whispers - p45
Tu
31
6.30pm
In Conversation - Val McDermid - p27
June FSa
January FSu
2123
Times vary
Hibernation - p48
W
26
8pm
Tom Stade: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet p57
Sa
29
7.30pm
Susie Dent: The Secret Lives of Words p67
Th& 9& F 10
10.30am & 1.30pm
Tu& 28& Times W 29 vary
Sound Symphony - p51 Zog and the Flying Doctors - p50
July M
February
Summer Music Week - p64
311
25
7.30pm
Sa
5
8pm
The Utopia Strong - p39
August
F
11
8pm
Pere Ubu - p40
Sa& 27& Su 28
Tu
15
7.30pm
Jimeoin: Turn It Up! - p57
W
16
8pm
Jenny Eclair: Sixty! (FFS!) - p58
Sa
19
7pm
Tom Robinson: White Riot - p43
Richard Thompson - p42
bOing! International Family Festival - p52
March Sa
5
8pm
Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest… - p58
M
7
6.30pm
In Conversation - Prue Leith - p27
F
11
7.30pm
John Hegley - p26
Sa
12
11.30am, 2pm & 4.15pm
Club Origami - p49
Sa
12
7.30pm
University Chorus and Sympohny Orchestra - p64
Sa
19
8pm
Freedom Road A Re-Imagining - p37
Su
27
8pm
Iain Stirling: Falling Upwards - p57
MSu
283
Times vary
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster p16
April F
1
7.30pm
Brodsky Quartet - p41
Sa
2
6.30pm
University Concert Band and Big Band p64
F& Su
8& 9
Times vary
Nobody - p18
ThSu
2123
Times vary
Gone, Gone Beyond - p20
Th
27
7.30pm
Rachel Parris: All Change Please! - p58
Th &F
2728,
11am, 1pm Underwater - p49 & 3pm
May WSu
48
Times vary
WHIST - p22
W
18
8pm
Alistair McGowan: The Piano Show - p58
KEY Theatre & Dance
The Spoken Word
Music
Guestlist
Family
Talk
Comedy
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The Walk An international festival of art and hope by Good Chance Theatre. Standing 3.5 metres high, 9 year old refugee Little Amal will have walked nearly 8000km from the border of Syria all the way to the UK when she arrives in Kent.
Music
Join her as she makes her way, with us, from Canterbury Cathedral to University Campus. When: 21 Oct, from 12pm
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