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The Stevenage Fringe
Well it’s all over now for another two years. Congratulations
to the hundreds of local performers who took part in the Stevenage
Festival 2009 - take a look around this site for an idea of what
went on. The Festival will be back again in June 2011. If you want
to know more or would like to be involved then please contact
us.
There are a huge variety of events celebrating the arts in Stevenage
during the festival that aren't part of the main
programme.
As well as the performances at the Gordon Craig Theatre, the festival
also includes many smaller events in and around Stevenage which
are detailed below.
2009 Fringe Programme
Friday 5th
June – Sunday 5th July
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ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION
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Boxfield Gallery,
Stevenage Leisure Centre |
Exhibition of work by Stevenage Artists Society, Stevenage
Photographic Society, Stevenage Underwater Photographers,
Stevenage Locomotive Society
Tickets : Free admission |
Tuesday 9th
June
10.30am – 3.30pm (with a break for lunch)
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Patchwork
Day
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Community Arts
Centre |
Join Lizzie Reakes for this one day workshop. You will discover
a simple and effective way of breathing new life into a favourite
old garment by creating a traditional patchwork using geometric
fabric shapes. Please bring along a garment or fabric you
would like included in your patchwork. Please contact Stevenage
Museum 01438 218881 to book your place
Tickets : £10.00 (£7.50 conc)
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| Thursday 11th
June
7.45 p.m
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Flotsam and
Jetsam – An entertaining evening demonstration of flower
arranging by a professional auctioneer
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High Street
Methodist Church Hall, Old Town, Stevenage. |
Nick Ground tells tales about his day job as he arranges
fantastic, impressive flower arrangements on stage.
Tickets : £5.00 on the door (includes refreshments
and flower prizes)
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Saturday 13th
June
11am – 4pm
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Family History
Day
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Community Arts
Centre, Roaring Meg
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Organised by Stevenage Family History Society - an opportunity
to talk over your ‘brick wall’ with a Family History
society member
Talks at 12.30 (Researching your Family
History without the Internet) and 2.30 (Using
the Internet for Family History) Aimed at beginners.
Tickets : Free entry
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Saturday 13th
June
7.30 p.m.
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Friends of
Forster Country present
An evening of Fun Edwardian Music from Stevenage Ladies Choir
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Holy Trinity Church,
High Street,
Old Town Stevenage.
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Interval refreshments by Friends of Holy Trinity
Tickets £5 from A-Top Properties, 1 Drapers Way or
telephone 01438 369173
(Public welcome to attend FOFC AGM at 6.15 p.m.) |
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Monday 15th
June
7.30 p.m
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Desperate
Journeys – Freddie Knoller
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John Henry
Newman School |
Freddie tells his life story – one of persecution,
flight and the death camps of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen.
Waving farewell to his parents (whom he was never to
see again) at seventeen he went on to survive the horrors
of a bombing, escaped to France, was interned, escaped
again and then made his way to Paris where he spent
an extraordinary two years living on commissions from
German soldiers. But that was only the beginning of
his extraordinary story. Arrested by the Gestapo, Freddie
fled and joined the Resistance. A betrayal led to his
arrest and deportation to Auschwitz. He survived the
camp and the infamous death march through the resources
of luck, friendship and optimism. Finally, after a period
in Dora Nordhausen, where he was forced to witness the
hideous executions of other slave labourers, the British
liberated him from Belsen-Bergen on April 15th 1945.
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Tickets :£5.00 on the door or in advance from Hilary
Spiers 01438 350217 |
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Tuesday 16th
June
7.30 p.m |
The Art and
Architecture of Byzantium – John Julius Norwich
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John Henry
Newman School |
What was Byzantium? Its mystery and its magic, and the
astonishing monuments and mosaics that still survive today.
Historian, travel writer and television personality John Julius
Norwich comes to Stevenage to deliver this entertaining and
informative lecture.
Tickets :£5.00 on the door or in advance from Hilary
Spiers 01438 350217 |
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Thursday 18th
June
Doors open at 7.30 p.m.
Film commences at 7.45p.m |
Film: The
Kite Runner
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Community Arts
Centre Roaring Meg |
An open screening of the Hertfordshire Film Club.
As young boys, Amir and Hassan were inseparable friends, until
one fateful act tore them apart. Years later, Amir will embark
on a dangerous quest to right the wrongs of the past –
and redeem himself in ways he never expected – by displaying
the ultimate in courage and devotion to his friend.
Tickets :£5 for non-members. Tickets available on the
door or from tim.young373@gmail.com |
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Saturday 20th
June
10.00 – 4.00 p.m |
Handel in
Georgian London 1710 – 59 |
Community Arts
Centre,
Roaring Meg,
Stevenage |
Organised by the Stevenage and Knebworth
Arts Group to mark the 250th anniversary of the death
of George Friedrich Handel, accomplished singer, pianist
and harpsichordist Peter Medhurst looks at Handel’s
time in London at the end of the 18th century. Morning
lecture with slides and musical excerpts followed
by live performance of Handel’s music in the
afternoon. |
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Handel's music in the
afternoon performed by Hannah Ockendon, soprano, Anne Whiteman,
contralto, Sedah Webster, oboe and Julia Desbruslais, cello.
Tickets : £20 including lunch
Tickets must be purchased in advance from Hilary Spiers 01438
350217. |
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Tuesday 23rd
June
12.30 – 1.30 p.m. |
1920 –
A walk in Paris |
Lunch and listen
at Stevenage Museum |
  Join
Margaret Bale as she leads you on a walk around the centre
of Paris. Visit some well known landmarks as well as some
less well known buildings, comparing the old views (taken
from old photographic plates) with the same views today.
Tickets : Cost £3.50 (conc.) Numbers are limited so
please book in advance with Stevenage Museum on 01438 218881.
Tea and coffee supplied – bring your sandwiches |
Tuesday 23rd
June
7.30pm |
The Life
and Works of Van Gogh |
Community Arts
Centre, Roaring Meg, Stevenage |
 Organised
by Stevenage Arts Society, Anthony Slinn talks about the Vincent
‘magic’ that turns canvas and paint into £30,000,000.
Anthony is himself a painter and his research and enthusiasm
for his subject is infectious.
Tickets : £5 on the door or in advance from Mrs J Meek
01438 880253 or Mr E Walsh 01438 223064. |
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Tuesday 23rd
June
7.30 p.m. |
Take 001
– A Practical Talk on Making a Recording |
Stevenage Music
and Arts Centre, Valley Way, |
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Howard Burrell (producer) with Dan Halford (engineer)
and Richard Uttley (pianist) will demonstrate the steps
in making a professional sound recording. Dan will describe
the set – where and why the microphones are placed
and the sort of sound he expects to get from this. Richard
will talk about what he is going to play and what sort
of sound and effect he expects to create and Howard will
describe the role of the producer and his relationship
with the artist.
They will then demonstrate ‘simple’ editing
skills, explaining the decisions made in order to produce
the best recording possible with the material available.
The talk will conclude with a performance of the ‘finished’
product and the comments of Richard the performer. |
Tickets : £3.00 on the door or in advance from Hilary
Spiers 01438 350217 |
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Friday 26th
June
7.30 p.m |
World without
End |
Holy Trinity
Church, Old Town Stevenage |
 On
the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip
away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief,
a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a doctor.
In the forest they see two men killed – an event that
will shape the rest of their lives.
Local author Ken Follett discusses his bestseller World Without
End, sequel to Pillars of the Earth. He talks about the problems
of writing a hugely successful book, why he waited seventeen
years to write it and why he loves Oprah Winfrey.
Tickets : £5.00 on the door or in advance from Hilary
Spiers 01438 350217 |
Friday 26th
June
7.00 p.m |
AFTER DARK
– Young bands play rock and unplugged stages |
Bowes Lyon
Centre
Stevenage |
Book a place to play on the open mic stage.
Tickets: £4 on the door. Enquiries 01438 219400. |
Sunday 28th
June
12.30pm |
Rock in the
Park (won't be happening this year) |
Fairlands Valley
Park Band Stand |
The organisers regret to confirm that due to safety concerns
about the water levels in the lakes, they have been unable
to obtain a license to host Rock in the Park this year.
We hope it will be back with a vengence, next time. |
Sunday 28th
June
6.30 p.m |
Songs of
Praise – Churches Together |
Church of St
Andrew and St. George |
 Come
and sing your favourite hymns and worship songs at Songs of
Praise, hosted by Churches Together in Stevenage. We are delighted
to be joined by Pam Rhodes, a familiar face on BBC’s
Songs of Praise. Enjoy a medley of song with singers and musicians
from local schools, church choirs and worship bands. Look
out for opportunities to vote for your favourite!
Tickets :Admission free |
Sunday 28th
June - 31st of July |
Zimsculpt
Exhibition At Knebworth House |
Knebworth House
(in formal gardens) |
Zimbabwean stone sculpture, despite political and social
upheavals across the country, remains a truly contemporary
force, combining successfully with an ancient cultural heritage.
The art is direct, powerfully human and extremely beautiful.
Artists will be on site each day to display their crafts and
discuss their work
Tickets : see http://www.knebworthhouse.com/visit/openingtimes.html |
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