This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Gwilym is regarded as the UK’s number one jazz
pianist and composer, with strong classical overtones. He has many world tours and
concerts with The Impossible Gentlemen to his credit. His diverse range is
exemplified by his work with full scale orchestras, including one BBC Prom
devoted entirely to his music – which makes this concert, something of a major
surprise. Only Laurence Cottle a bass virtuoso in his own right could take on the
role of Weather Report’s revolutionary titan in this intimate trio
setting. And James Maddren, possibly the leading drummer to have appeared in
the last few years, completes a remarkable group presenting the music of a
major and unique talent, Jaco Pastorius
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another keeping to shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is there to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class. Bring materials; paper on sale. This is a drop in class – there is no advance booking.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Once upon a time a skinny little woman and a funny little man were baking gingerbread when they heard a voice from the oven – so begins the adventure of the lucky Gingerbread Man. Everyday objects come alive in this exciting puppet show following the Gingerbead Man’s journey all the way to the moon.
Ages 2 to 5
There are two 45 minutes shows.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Formed in 2011, Notus Winds comprises of five scholarship-holding Royal Academy of Music students. They were finalists of the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition in 2013 and 2014, and winners of the Elias Fawcett Award for Outstanding Chamber Music. Individually they have performed at the Wigmore Hall, the Cadogan Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and with the National Symphony Orchestra. Programme includes: Humoreske (Zemlinsky), 17 Variations (Damase), Quintet no. 2 (Francaix) & Six Bagatelles (Ligeti).
The concert will be followed by a light lunch when you can meet the musicians. Tickets for the concert and lunch can be bought online.
Tickets for the concert ONLY are £7 (£5 concs) and will be available on the door or can be pre-booked over the phone (020 8348 8716)
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Bach to Baby is an innovative classical concert series for babies, tots and their carers to enjoy together. Featuring world-class performances for the enjoyment of all ages, and lasting one hour, hear exhilarating performances by outstanding musicians with your baby in tow. Children can dance, roam about, and listen to music the way they feel it.
Tickets are available at the door.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
This unique exhibition spans Ami Spangler’s entire creative career and brings together two definitive eras of her life and work: her large abstract paintings created in 1970s New York, inspired by crystals, the stars and dance, and more recent work including watercolours created in her studio in the mountains of New Mexico.
Open Tu-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Free admission
Sparkysongs is a lively, fun packed weekly music show designed to entertain and educate children aged between six months and five years.
The shows include counting songs, songs with actions and songs involving costume, puppets, props and characters. Some are well-known traditional children’s favourites and some are new and exclusive to Sparkysongs. The songs are linked by rhymes and comic routines and children have lots to join in with from start to finish.
No booking required.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Come along and enjoy our resident company as they take you back to Victorian England, with all the song-and-dance of the times!
Tickets are available at the door.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Simon Spillett has assembled a group of masters to look afresh at the loose, elastic treatments of classic Broadway song material that was the hallmark of a classic series of albums led by the legendary Miles Davis in the 60’s. Every musician that Simon has chosen for this concept has a rich history of work with leaders such as Ronnie Scott, Michael Garrick, Kenny Wheeler Scott Hamilton , Ian Carr, and many more. As with so many musicians of their generation Miles Davis was one of the key figures in their own development.
Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another keeping to shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is there to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class. Bring materials; paper on sale. This is a drop in class – there is no advance booking.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
An evening of music not to missed. David is back after years living in New York, Paris and Germany. He has become a clarinettist and saxophonist of international acclaim with 2 new albums Flow Time Gwo Ka and A Beautiful Intention soon to be released – and a third CD, Songs for All, in the bag – it’s going to be a busy night. Come and enjoy an evening of soulful jazz from one of Britain’s most original musicians. www.davidjeanbaptiste.com
Tickets are available on the door.
The animals are gathering for the greatest show on Earth – the Animal Olympics!
They’re jumping and running, swimming and dancing. Kan-Kan’s Mummy is going for Gold and nothing is going to stop her! Is there anything better than winning a Gold Medal? Kan Kan the baby Kangaroo is about to find out! With more puppets than we can count, Jactito bring to life this wacky, wonderful world.
Ages 2 to 5
Tickets are also available on the door.
There are two 45 minute shows.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
The Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra present a concert with great songs and some of the best tunes of the ‘Palm Court Era’ performed in style by this joyful ensemble consisting of a string quartet, piano, flute and oboe.
Director – John Plews
Musical Director – Angharad Sanders
It’s 1943 and Betty’s female swing band urgently needs new recruts after losing them to the amorous attentions of nylon tooting GIs.
Featuring songs from Glenn Miller, Fats Waller and the Andrews Sisters including Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Tuxedo Junction andT’aint What Cha Do (it’s the way that you do it).
Inspired by Ivy Benson’s all girl dance band. Adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells.
Photographs and paintings featuring a documentary by Jackie Hopfinger who used photos of her friends when young, took up-to-date portraits and interviewed them about their lives. Plus an Ethiopian artist’s paintings and a range of photographs including London scenes and angelic birds.
Private View open to all: Tue 27 May from 7.30 to 9.30pm
Entrance Hall & Lower Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm
A stimulating variety of work by local amateur and professional artists. This year’s diverse mix of landscape, still life and portrait painting is well worth a visit.
Upper Gallery & Long Gallery
Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun: 10am to 5pm