{"id":499,"date":"2018-02-06T10:29:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T10:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/arts-at-unisouth\/?p=499"},"modified":"2018-02-15T09:56:57","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T09:56:57","slug":"southampton-celebrates-16-24-february-2018-full-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/arts-at-unisouth\/2018\/02\/06\/southampton-celebrates-16-24-february-2018-full-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton Celebrates – 16-24 February 2018: Full Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of Southampton Celebrates, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye will be presenting\u00a0Sampler<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from Friday 16 February – Saturday 24 February, giving everyone a flavour of what\u2019s to come when the Gallery formally reopens later this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nuffield Southampton Theatres will also be hosting a full day of activities<\/a> for all ages\u00a0<\/strong>in their new venue, NST City,\u00a0<\/strong>on Saturday 17 February.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Take a look at what’s on over the Southampton Celebrates week:<\/p>\n

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Friday 16 January<\/h3>\n

18:00-21:00 Launch Night
\njohn hansard gallery, city eye & nst city<\/em><\/h5>\n

Join us on the 16 February as a week-long celebration of art and culture kicks off, signalling the launch of Studio 144. University of Southampton\u2019s John Hansard Gallery, City Eye and Nuffield Southampton Theatres\u2019 will all be opening the doors to their new homes in Guildhall Square.<\/p>\n

18:00:<\/strong>\u00a0Build up in Guildhall Square
\n18:3:\u00a0<\/strong>ZoieLogic<\/em> Dance Theatre presents Homegrown, the opening show celebrating Southampton as a city of makers
\n18:55:\u00a0<\/strong>Fireworks
\n19:00-21:00:<\/strong>\u00a0Party in Studio 144<\/p>\n

Don’t miss out! Make sure you’re attending our Facebook event<\/a> for the latest updates<\/p>\n

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S<\/strong>aturday 17 February
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-11:30 Chinese Lion Dance
\n<\/strong>All Spaces<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

A traditional celebratory dance and martial arts performance for John Hansard Gallery and City Eye by the Waterside Lion Dance club in conjunction with the Chinese Association of Southampton, to bring good luck to Studio 144 in celebration of the Chinese New Year celebrations of the Year of the Earth Dog.<\/p>\n

11:00-15:00 Family Filmmaking Fun
\n<\/strong>The Production Lab, City Eye
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Try your hand at making your own storyboard or short animation \u2013 or have a go at both!<\/p>\n

11:00-15:00 City Eye Archive
\n<\/strong>the Hub, City eye
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Stop by for a showcase screening of City Eye Film including our film record of events and stories relating to the Cultural Quarter and development of Studio 144.<\/p>\n

11:00-15:30 Family Activities with The Wardrobe Ensemble
\n<\/strong>Studio Theatre, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Join The Wardrobe Ensemble on a journey through the stars where you take the steering wheel. The Star Seekers will be hosting an action-packed day of games, songs and crafts that are out-of-this-world!<\/p>\n

Suitable for under 6\u2019s. Adults will need to accompany children throughout activities<\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

11:00-17:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

11:30-13:00 Drop in Drama Club Session
\n<\/strong>Rehearsal Studio<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

This is a fun, fast-moving session of games and drama exercises to grow skills and develop imagination!
\nSuitable for ages 7 \u2013 13<\/p>\n

11:30-15:30 Love and Information
\n<\/strong>Various Locations around NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Members of NST\u2019s Youth Theatre will be performing scenes from their recent production of Caryl Churchill\u2019s Love and Information. Why not make a treasure hunt of it and find them all?<\/p>\n

11:30-17:00 Tours of NST City
\n<\/strong>NST City<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Sign up on the day for a tour of NST City, led by members of staff, board members and ushers. We\u2019ll take you through our spaces from Box Office to backstage.<\/p>\n

12:00-16:00 Film Industry Talks
\n<\/strong>Screening Room, City Eye
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

A programme of film-focused talks for experienced and aspiring filmmakers.\u00a0 Programme details at city-eye.co.uk<\/p>\n

12:00-16:00 Discover JHG: Family drop in day
\n<\/strong>Active Space, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Take part in free fun, drop-in, Discover Arts Award embedded activities for all of the family, exploring the programme of artist works in the Gallery.<\/p>\n

12:00-17:00 An Ode to You
\n<\/strong>Director\u2019s Office, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Ever fancied being the subject of a sonnet, a hero of a haiku or an object of an ode? Submit some simple information before the day and have your very own poem performed just for you.<\/p>\n

Suitable for all ages. Instructions on how to submit information to follow shortly.<\/p>\n

12:30-16:00 The Video Booth
\n<\/strong>Suite 4, City Eye<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Tell us what you think about Studio 144 and the things you\u2019ve seen and participated in today at NST, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye.<\/p>\n

14:00-16:00 Poetry Demystified with Inua Ellams
\n<\/strong>Rehearsal Studio, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

A discussion-based workshop under the expert guidance of award-winning poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams. Exploring what poetry is and isn\u2019t. Whether you\u2019re a closet poet, or whether you\u2019ve never written a line of poetry in your life, come, talk and give it a go.<\/p>\n

Suitable for ages 16-25<\/p>\n

14:00 \u2013 19:00 Music Sessions
\n<\/strong>Barova Room, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Want to chill out and enjoy some great music? Pop in, pull up a chair and listen to local bands performing acoustic sets.<\/p>\n

18:00 \u2013 19:00 Experiment
\n<\/strong>Studio Theatre, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experiment<\/em>\u00a0is NST’s scratch night of performances in development. Simmering with fresh ideas and diverse styles, it offers a range of exciting new pieces by artists testing out new ideas. Part of our Laboratory programme.<\/p>\n

Suitable for ages 14+<\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

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Monday 19 February
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

16:00-18:00 Discover JHG: Teacher\u2019s preview
\n<\/strong>All Spaces<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Teachers, join us to discover our new building and forthcoming exhibitions programme. The event will help to inform our Arts Award and Artsmark Partner embedded schools programme offer and learn more about how we can support cross-curricular approaches to engaging with art.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/discover-john-hansard-gallerystudio-144-teachers-preview-tickets-42077338452<\/a><\/p>\n

19:00-21:00 Writers in Conversation: Paul McVeigh
\n<\/strong>Foyer, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Winner of The McCrea Literary Award and The Polari First Book Prize, Paul McVeigh will read from his novel The Good Son, followed by an opportunity for questions and answers.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/discover-john-hansard-gallerystudio-144-writers-in-conversation-tickets-42496758950<\/a><\/p>\n

19:00-21:30 City Eye Film Screening
\n<\/strong>Meeting Room, City Eye<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

More information and information on how to book for free will follow.<\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 20 February<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-17:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

12:00-16:00 Department for Doing Nothing (DfDN)
\n<\/strong>Active Space<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

As part of Tate Exchange, DfDN is a project that benefits young people from the city, giving them an opportunity to re-engage with learning and take part in workshops. The project aims to creatively explore issues of youth crime from the perspective of young people, teachers, youth offending service workers and artists.<\/p>\n

Programmed by John Hansard Gallery, in partnership with Artswork, Southampton Youth Offending Service, Compass School and In-Focus Training Ltd.<\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, nst city
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Wednesday 21 February<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

10:00-16:00 Discover JHG: Schools Open Day
\n<\/strong>All Spaces<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/h5>\n

John Hansard Gallery invites schools from across Hampshire and the wider area to an Open Day in the new building Studio 144. Groups will visit in allotted time slots throughout the day, which will last approximately 50 minutes and will incorporate an interactive talk\/tour of the exhibitions\/gallery.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/discover-john-hansard-gallerystudio-144-schools-open-day-tickets-42078966321<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-17:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

18:00-20:00 Entropics 11: Holly Pester
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Over the past 12 months, Southampton’s experimental poetry series, Entropics, has hosted some of the most interesting contemporary poets and writers from around the UK and beyond. Holly Pester is a poet and multidisciplinary writer working through archives and written histories, with gossip, radical tales and dream logic. Pester is lecturer in Poetry and Performance at University of Essex. John Hansard Gallery\u2019s Writer in Residence Iain Morrison will be participating as part of the event.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/discover-john-hansard-gallerystudio-144-entropics-11-holly-pester-tickets-42092691373<\/a><\/p>\n

19:00-21:30 City Eye Film Screening
\n<\/strong>Meeting Room, City Eye<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

More information and information on how to book for free will follow.<\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Thursday 22 February<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-17:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space with Iain Morrison workshop
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

John Hansard Gallery\u2019s Writer in Residence, Iain Morrison, will be leading a workshop with Stair\/Slide\/Space on Thursday 22 February to respond to the activity\u2019s outcomes.<\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

15:30-17:30 Cities Communities Engagement Hub: Researchers Caf\u00e9 with Dr Alan Wong
\n<\/strong>Active Space<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Future Cities Southampton Community Network Meeting will discuss initiatives that are of relevance to people today that will help shape the City for our future generations.<\/p>\n

The Researchers’ Caf\u00e9 enables students, staff and the public to meet University researchers and discuss their research in an informal space. These events will be led by Dr Alan Wong, a Research Fellow within Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: www.eventbrite.com\/e\/future-cities-southampton-community-network-meeting-tickets-42394790961<\/a><\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Friday 23 February<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 Communities Open Day with Lizzie Jones
\n<\/strong>Active Space<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Artist Lizzie Jones will lead a drop-in workshop event in Studio 144 for Southampton Community groups. Lizzie will facilitate a creative workshop, where visitors will be invited and encouraged to make things in response to the art on display.<\/p>\n

11:00-17:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space
\n<\/strong>Foyer<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

11:00-16:00 The Shadow Factory Exhibition
\n<\/strong>Main house<\/strong>, NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Step into the stories behind\u00a0The Shadow Factory<\/em>\u00a0in this immersive installation. Featuring the visually stunning set by 59 Productions, the Tony Award winning design team behind the\u00a0London 2012 Opening Ceremony<\/em>.<\/p>\n

19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

19:45-20:45 Elaine Mitchener: SWEET TOOTH
\n<\/strong>NST City<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Acclaimed vocalist and movement artist Elaine Mitchener will present an experimental and ambitious 50-minute cross disciplinary music theatre piece. SWEET TOOTH marks the culmination of five years\u2019 research by Mitchener into our love of sugar and the historical links between Britain and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Saturday 24 February<\/strong><\/h3>\n
11:00-20:00 Exhibitions
\n<\/strong>All spaces, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Explore all the works and installations on display at John Hansard Gallery over the Southampton Celebrates week from artists Rhona Byrne, Rob Crosse, Hetain Patel, Sam Laughlin, and David Batchelor.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the artists and their works: http:\/\/www.jhg.art\/event-detail\/270-jhg-sampler-16-24-february-at-studio-144\/<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-14:00 SWEET TOOTH: Perspectives
\n<\/strong>Meeting Room<\/strong>, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

The series of conversations exploring the cross-disciplinary nature of SWEET TOOTH will include a dialogue between Elaine Mitchener and composer Dr Drew Crawford (University of Southampton), examining the work\u2019s structural improvisational methodology, as well as the historical consultant for the piece, Dr Christer Petley (University of Southampton), in conversation with Dr Pritipuspa Mishra (University of Southampton) to explore the historical material within the performance. The event will conclude with a panel discussion chaired by Don John, founder of Southampton Black History Month.<\/p>\n

Book in advance: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/discover-john-hansard-gallerystudio-144-sweet-tooth-perspectives-tickets-42493378840<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00-20:00 Conversation Station with Stair\/Slide\/Space
\n<\/strong>Foyer, John Hansard Gallery<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Conversation Station led by Stair\/Slide\/Space is a participatory artwork in which people are invited to build a structure to enable comfortable discussion. Stair\/Slide\/Space is a Portsmouth-based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice.<\/p>\n

14:30 & 19:30 The Shadow Factory
\n<\/strong>Main House, NST City
\n<\/strong>Tickets start from \u00a310<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Experience this spectacular world premiere to open Southampton\u2019s brand new theatre NST City featuring a 25-strong community chorus made up of Southampton residents, and conceived by Nuffield Southampton Theatre\u2019s director Samuel Hodges (Dedication, The Glass Menagerie) and 59 Productions (Warhorse, An American in Paris), the Tony award winning design team behind the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Book now: https:\/\/www.nstheatres.co.uk\/city\/the-shadow-factory<\/a><\/p>\n

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