[h2]pARTicpate in Staffordshire’s Free Fringe Festival[/h2]
Now in it’s second year, the Fringe Festival is a month-long festival of FREE* performances, exhibitions, workshops, talks, markets and activities open to everyone in Staffordshire to take part, enjoy and pARTicpate
The Fringe runs from 20th May to 15th June 2013, mainly in and around the Stoke-on-Trent campus of Staffordshire University. The programme ends with a Fantastic Fringe Finale on Saturday June 15th.
Fringe Festival 2013 is co-ordinated by the Fringe team at Staffordshire University led by the Creative Communities Unit in partnership with B Arts Ltd
Below are highlights from the festival. However the full programme includes much much more, with heaps going on. So you may also wish to follow the festival organisers on Twitter @StaffsFringe or their facebook page www.facebook.com/staffsfringefest
All events are FREE*, however some do require you book in advance
(*The cinema screening on 25 May is the only event where there is a small cover charge of £3)
[h2]Staffordshire Fringe Festival 2013 Programme – Highlights[/h2]
This list are the edited highlights from the full fringe programme. You can access the full programme at the bottom of this list
[h3]20 May Who Killed Casey Weathers?[/h3]
Ever wanted to be a detective? Try your hand at fingerprinting, document examination, blood pattern analysis and footwear examination.
There is no cost for attending. Place are limited to 20. Minimum age: 16+
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Science Centre, Leek Road, ST4 2DF
Book FREE tickets for ‘Who Killed Casey Weathers?’
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[h3]20 May 2013 Film Sound Experience[/h3]
Experience the soundtrack work of our Film Production students in 5.1 surround sound. Just turn up!
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Television Studio, Stafford (Beaconside campus)
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[h3]21 May CommUni Action Workshop[/h3]
Celebrating four years of University: Community partnership projects and the launch of the new Centre for CommUni Action.
Meet the new Community Organisers. Share your ideas for how the University and community can work together in future over lunch. Just turn up!
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm | Location: Flaxman Foyer, College Road, ST4 2EF
[h3]22 May |Communities First![/h3]
Community Plan launch and photo exhibition – have your say on the plans for the area.
Find out about Community First funding, C2 project and plans for Hanley Park and meet the new Community Organisers.
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Cadman Student Space, Cadman Courtyard, College Road
To get an idea of numbers can you please email creativecommunities@staffs.ac.uk or telephone 01782 294659.
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[h3]22 May The Great UniQ Bake Off[/h3]
Who will win the Great UniQ Bake-Off? Let the public decide!
The final taste-off sees a winning baker chosen from staff and students of Stoke on Trent College, Stoke Sixth Form College and Staffordshire University. Just Turn Up!
Time: 4:00pm (for tasting!) | Location: Stoke-on-Trent College Lifestyle Building, ST4 2DG
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[h3]24 May | Silkmoor Social Agents[/h3]
James Milner shares his experiences of being a Social Agent leading a community music project at Silkmoor primary school.
This is a chance to meet James and other Social Agents.
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm | Location: Courtyard Cafe, upstairs (Cadman Courtyard), College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]24 May | Mad Hatters Tea Party[/h3]
Drop-in and try some weird and wonderful flavours at the Mad Hatters Tea Party.
What creative things would you like to see and do in Stoke? Come and share your ideas about arts and creativity. Find out more about Appetite.
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm | Location: Courtyard Coffee (Upstairs), Cadman Courtyard, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]25 May | ParkLive![/h3]
Come and perform on the bandstand. Sing, dance, act, tell a joke, play, do magic tricks, it’s your chance to shine (all acoustic). Just turn up!
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm | Location: Hanley Park
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[h3]25 May | Palace Film Screening[/h3]
Restoke are proud to be premiering the feature film of PALACE produced by Junction15.
PALACE was performed in March 2013 in the magnificent Bethesda Chapel, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. Created following interviews with individuals affected by homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent, PALACE was performed by a cast of over 40 dancers and singers, amid stunning visual projections, taking audiences on a transformative journey revealing majesty in the lowliest of circumstances.
The feature film offers new perspectives of the performance unseen by the live audience so whether you missed the live performance or not this is an exciting opportunity to view PALACE on the big screen!
The screening will also offer an opportunity to hear from the directors of Restoke and project partners about the processes involved in creating PALACE, see additional footage from our outreach programme activities, and ask us any burning questions you may have!
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Mitchell Arts Centre
(£3 entry)
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[h3]28 May | Crime and Fear – An evening of stories[/h3]
A gripping evening featuring stories from writers including Edgar Allan Poe, hosted by English and Creative Writing staff and guest author, Rosie Garland.
The event is FREE but you do need to reserve tickets here
Times: 7:30pm | Location: Spode China Hall (Meet outside Stoke Film Theatre, College Road)
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[h3]30 May (to 13 June) | ‘Anonymous’ – Postcard Exhibition[/h3]
Exhibition of postcard prints created by FACT staff and students, using a wide range of media – paint, stitch, photography. But who made what?
It’s a secret!
Exhibition opens: 30/05/13 – 05/06/13 (Science Centre, Leek Road)
Exhibition continues: 06/06/13 – 13/06/13 (Pavillion, College Road)
Many will also be offered for sale at a chaity auction: 13/06/13 1:30pm-2:30pm (College Road, Courtyard Cafe, Upstairs)
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[h3]30 May | Singing Workshop[/h3]
Are you a secret singer in the shower? Did you sing in the school choir a long time ago? Do you just love to sing?
This workshop is for you. Open to all abilities you will learn a few simple songs, just for fun.
Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to read music. Just turn up and we’ll raise the roof together! Open to all ages.
(also runs on 15 June)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm | Location: Learning Exchange, 2nd Floor, Flaxman, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]30 May | The Vicar and the Landowner’s Wallpaper[/h3]
Why were the Vicar and the landowner’s wallpapers so different?
Rowena Beighton-Dykes will share her theories and asks you to share yours in this public lecture which explores the history of interior design. Rowena will also present the new High House wallpaper collection designed by Staffordshire University staff and students.
FREE EVENT But tickets need to be reserved here
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm | Location: Science Centre, Leek Road
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[h3]30 May | Pop-Up Museum[/h3]
What does “inside the home” mean to you? What objects do you have which might belong in a museum?
Bring along any objects you might like to show off and help create a pop-up museum for two hours only.
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm | Location: Science Centre, Foyer, Leek Road
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[h3]30 May | Play: Be My Baby by Amanda Whittington[/h3]
Set in 1964, Be My Baby follows the fortunes of Mary Adams, aged 19 and seven months pregnant.
Sent to a mother and baby home, Mary and her fellow inmates have to cope with the shame of their pregnancy and the dawning realisation they must give up their babies for adoption. Yet despite the daily battles with a no-nonsense Matron, the girl’s effervescence shines through. As they escape into the girl-groups songs they love, a touching and funny piece of work unfolds, which is not only punctuated with, but defined by the songs of the day.
FREE EVENT But tickets need to be reserved here
Time: 7:00pm | Location: Studio 1, Performance Centre, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]31 May | Drama Double Bill[/h3]
A double bill of Drama with:
In the Hills of Liechtenstein by Darren Knapton
A comedy story about two brothers from Ireland, who decide to go on a road trip around Europe to escape their separate midlife crises. After experiencing the highs of Paris and Berlin, the trip continues to Switzerland, through Liechtenstein, and it is in this section of the journey that the story begins.
Band of Gold by Michael Southan
We have our preconceptions of people. When a naïve girl who seems to have everything a seventeen year-old would want meets a local recluse in her job as a waitress, they…talk. Do Rebecca and Sidney have more in common than they think? Does the answer lie in a gold ring?
The event is FREE but tickets need to be reserved here
Time: 7:00pm | Location: Studio 1, Performance Centre, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]1 June | Park Traces – Drawing Event[/h3]
A drawing event and exhibition documenting Hanley Park in the Spring and early Summer led by BA Fine Art students and Friends of Hanley Park.
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Hanley Park (Meet at the Bandstand)
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[h3]1 & 2 June | Etruria Canal Festival[/h3]
One of the largest FREE events held in Stoke-on-Trent. A fantastic day out for all the family celebrating the City’s great canal heritage.
Traditional crafts, local food specialities, music and dance will complement colourful historic narrow boats moored along the towpaths in Etruria .
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm | Location: Etruria Industrial Museum
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[h3]3 June | Open for All 6×4 Photography Exhibition and Awards[/h3]
You are warmly invited to the awards evening for the Open For All 6×4 Photography competition, featuring photographs from local amateur and professional photographers.
6×4 is organised by the Photographers Collective North Staffordshire in partnership with Burslem School of Art.
Collective membership includes University staff, students and graduates. www.photocns.org
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Burselm School of Art, Queen Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3EJ
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[h3]3 June | Drama Double Bill (The Waiting Game/In Memory of the Batman)[/h3]
The Waiting Game by Damian Lomas
Meet Kia, a teenage girl who is in desperate need for help. She has a hell of a lot on her plate. Her boyfriend is coming round to meet her parents, her sister and father arguing, her friends running wild, and her other personality trying to break out. Can she cope with the pressure of being the host of her evening or will her ‘other self’ take over and ruin it.
In Memory of The Batman – Light & Sound Show by Darren Knapton & David Copeland
What happens in the end? The Dark Knight ventures into the afterlife as those who mourn him attend his funeral. Will you be there to mourn the passing of a titan? A light and sound spectacular, please pay your respects to The Batman.
The event is FREE but tickets need to be reserved here
Time: 7:00pm | Location: Studio 1, Performance Centre, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]5 June | Drama Triple Bill[/h3]
Date Night by Hayley Thornton
Reflecting on the last week of her life, Maria talks about her family and friends and reveals one very important piece of information. But will she always be just one of two people that know…
Finding Alice by Jess Miles
We’ve all heard of Alice in Wonderland, maybe even through the looking glass. But what happened afterwards, was it just a dream or was Wonderland real? How did her family react? Alice is now seventeen and on the brink of the biggest day of her life, but can she go through with it? Can she keep her secret or will she choose to tell everyone? And if she does will they believe her?
Introduction to Social Media by Damian Lomas
Welcome to your first step of the brighter future that is Social Media. With it being the 50th Anniversary of Zuckerberg industries we have been touring the country giving you, the members of the public, a personal face to face tutorial to all our latest gadgets and applications. The guide for the United Kingdom is Colin Farmer, the head of security and public relations of Zuckerberg Industries: Europe Division. Please feel free to ask him any question you like and he will be more than delighted to answer.
This event is Free but tickets need to be reserved here
Time: 7:00pm | Location: Studio 1, Performance Centre, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]8 June | UniQ Market[/h3]
Featuring arts, crafts, local goods and services. Stallholders include artists and groups based at Staffordshire University’s Creative Village, University Quarter and beyond.
Times: 11:00am-4:00pm | Location: College Road campus
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[h2]Week 4 Highlights[/h2]
[h3]7 – 15 June | Show and Tell – Art and Design Show 2013[/h3]
Each year, the Art and Design Show at Staffordshire University celebrates the work of over 300 students graduating from our range of art and design awards.
Exhibiting subject areas include Cartoon and Comic Arts, Animation, Fine Art, Photography, Illustration and more
Location: Henrion Gallery, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2EF
Exhibition opens on Friday 7th June 2013 at 6:30pm -9pm
Exhibitions and other events will run during the following times:
Saturday 8th June 11-4
Sunday 9th June 11-4
Monday 10th June 10-8
Tuesday 11th June 10-6
Wednesday 12th June 10-8
Thursday 13th June 10-6
Friday 14th June 10-6
Saturday 15th June 11-4
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[h3]8 & 9 June | London Road Festival[/h3]
A great weekend of live music, dancing, commissioned art works along London Road as well as vintage and handmade stalls and so much more, there’s something for everyone!
Location: London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
For more details visit: www.londonroadfestival.org
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[h3]11 June | Pop-Up Museum[/h3]
What does “inside the home” mean to you? What objects do you have which might belong in a museum?
Bring along any objects you might like to show off and help create a pop-up museum for two hours only.
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm | Location: Pavilion, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]13 June | Summer Factory Floor[/h3]
A call to creative industries and community artists to debate over good food and drink.
We will respond to the Arts Council’s quest to explore what makes great art and how we can enable more people from Stoke on Trent to enjoy art and commission it for themselves. Please book your place for this popular event.
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Pavillion, College Road, ST4 2EF
Book FREE tickets for Summer Factory Floor
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[h3]13 June | ‘Anonymous’ – Postcard Exhibition and Charity Auction[/h3]
Exhibition of postcard prints created by FACT staff and students, using a wide range of media – paint, stitch, photography. But who made what?
Many will also be offered for sale at a chaity auction: 13/06/13 1:30pm-2:30pm (College Road, Courtyard Cafe, Upstairs)
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[h3]14 June | We Begin in the Dark – A talk by David Noble[/h3]
Why are we fascinated by images and why do we also fear them?
Join David Noble, Award Leader BA(Hons) Photography for his talk starting from the common humanity of our birth, as he seeks to reflect upon the puzzle of the world directly ‘pictured’ through a camera obscura, and what it might tell us of lives experienced through images.
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm | Location: Pavillion, College Road
Book FREE tickets for We Begin in the Dark
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[h3]15 June | Singing Workshop[/h3]
Are you a secret singer in the shower? Did you sing in the school choir a long time ago? Do you just love to sing?
This workshop is for you. Open to all abilities you will learn a few simple songs, just for fun.
Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to read music. Just turn up and we’ll raise the roof together! Open to all ages.
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm | Location: Learning Exchange, 2nd Floor, Flaxman, College Road, ST4 2EF
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[h3]June 15 Fringe Finale Parade[/h3]
Join the parade and follow the blue girl on her bike as she makes her way down to College Road past Hanley Park to the University for the Fantastic Fringe Finale.
Parade starts at: 11:00am
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[h3]June 15 | Art Exhibition[/h3]
Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College are holding an art exhibition in the college atrium, showcasing work of current students and artist Sharon Corbett.
For more information on this event, contact sarah.mcquitty@stokesfc.ac.uk
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm | Location: Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
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[h3]15 June | Potteries Tile Trail Stories[/h3]
Come and share your stories about Stoke-on-Trent’s internationally significant tiles and architectural ceramics industry with the Potteries Tile Trail project community research team
Times: 11:00am-4:00pm | Location: Film Theatre/Flaxman Foyer, College Road
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[h2]Click here for full programme details.[/h2]
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