Past Events
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Picture of Health Season
24th October – 14th November 2008
A series of special events linked to the healing power of art, creativity and science
Exhibition: Medicine meets art, from diagnosis to treatment
24th Oct-14th Nov (Mon - Fri 10am-4pm)
A national touring exhibition of oil paintings and drawings on the subject of breast cancer care by the late Susan McFarlane.
The Picture of Health' exhibition creates a stunning backdrop for a season of performances and events linked to the healing power of art, creativity and science. It has been curated to raise funds for Little Gift Theatre Co. and Positive Action on Cancer. Proceeds will enable Little Gift Theatre to tour schools, educational institutions and rural communities; providing subsidised and free performances, and also support the free counselling service provided by Positive Action on Cancer.
Little Gift Theatre presents Time Bomb:
The realities of living with breast cancer
Sat 25th Oct
A stunningly honest portrayal of the cancer journey, performed with warmth and humour by Jill Miller & Gwyn Harwood.
Professor Jane Plant (CBE) Lecture
Fri 30th Oct
Lecture delivered by world renowned scientist, best-selling author and patron of Positive Action on Cancer
Shakuhachi & Butoh: a collaboration of Japanese arts: archaic and contemporary
Sat 1st Nov
The ancient Zen flute, Shakuhachi encounters Butoh dance:A captivating escapade in music theatre.
Madabout Words: Because words are the best medicine
Thurs 6th Nov
Cabaret night of local talent and special guests; seething with poems, songs, stories, and drama.
Feel Good Music
Fri 7th Nov
Evening of acoustic music featuring established acts and new combos; musicians of local & national repute.
Admission
Cheese & Grain Box Office: 01373 455420 (Mon-Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm / Sat 9.30am - 5pm) All events: £8/ £6 concs.
SPECIAL OFFER: Pre- book for 3 different events for: £20/£15 concs.
Admission to the exhibition is free.
More Information
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