NS Chair Steve Penneck said: 'The launch was a great event showcasing some of our local performers, from all ages - probably from 8 to 80! It was a good chance to network and get to know each other better. Many thanks to all who participated.'
The new Mayor of Sutton Councillor Arthur Hookway paid tribute to the arts community when he launched Arts Network Sutton at Sutton Life Centre on Thursday 12 June. The Mayor praised the contribution that arts make to the quality of all our lives.
NS Chair Steve Penneck said: 'The launch was a great event showcasing some of our local performers, from all ages - probably from 8 to 80! It was a good chance to network and get to know each other better. Many thanks to all who participated.'
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Would YOU like to play a key role in representing the arts in Sutton… then this is your opportunity!
Newly formed Sutton Arts Network is looking for a chair, two Vice Chairs, a treasurer and five Executive Committee members and the yare looking for nominations.The deadline is 25th June. Wondering what this involves? Chair of ANS •Be responsible for steering the ANS Executive Committee meetings and work streams. •Act as the figurehead for ANS. •Represent ANS at relevant meetings as and when appropriate. Vice Chairs of ANS •Cover the above responsibilities in the absence of the Chair. •Undertake further duties by agreement with the Chair Treasurer •Keep proper accounts •Take the lead on making policies for finances and investments Executive Committee members •Bring your experience of the arts, business and local knowledge of Sutton and nationally. •Help steer the direction of ANS •Bring new ideas to ANS and grow the charity. •Liaise with the general public about ANS and engage the local community. To be considered for election just become a member for £5 by contactinh [email protected] who will send out the necessary forms. SAVVY Theatre Company is dedicated to youth and community arts and is putting on a range of events over the coming weeks. It is constantly busy - both with development ideas and a wide array of one-off and on-going projects & events. Just some of what's currently underway include: My Black & Deep Desires - which is a Wandle Valley drama project, re-interpreting the themes of Shakespeare's MACBETH. From the same opening, two versions have emerged. Both as bloody. Both as mean. Both with power and with greed . Pupils will be performing their devised pieces at the Wandle Arts Day in July. 500 Miles - Come and meet Bernard as his daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of a letter. A letter that has traveled 500 miles and back again. Suddenly the course of his life has a very different outlook. "When I wake up, well I know I’m gonna be …" The SAVVY Young Company is once again taking part in this year's Surrey Youth Drama Festival, devising a brand new theatre piece using full-face masks from Strangeface Theatre Company 7pm, 14th June, Ivy Arts Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford. Tickets: £5.00 / Box Office: 01483 - 686 876 Great Train Robbery - The Action Replay group have once again devised a brand new theatre piece, re-creating the Silent Film era live onstage. "All Aboard! Come and join a collection of odd-ball characters as they journey on an old steam train. But beware! There’s mischief afoot as a band of robbers are determined to get their hands on the contents of that safe!Will the duchess get her jewels back? Will the lovers re-unite?Will anyone be able to grab the tea-lady’s buns?A melodramatic caper full of laughter, love and locomotion!" After their success at the annual Strictly Stars event at the Secombe Theatre in May, they will be taking their show to Guilfest in July. |
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