List of Events
Pru Green: Swan Song
Pru Green’s Swan Song celebrates her life story in ceramics through times spent in Alvingham, Gwili and Essex; sixty years of making pots and encouraging others along the way. She is delighted that former students, now experts in the field and friends, have agreed to join her in this exhibition. The exhibition opens with a preview on Saturday, September 12 at 2pm
Jane Walker – A Line in Thread
Sheffield artist Jane Walker creates paintings that are augmented with stitch and collage. Her recent work is centred around the coal industry both in South Yorkshire and the Saarland in Germany. Her imagery moves on a sliding scale between abstract and real or imagined places.
Yoga for over 60s – Living Later Life Well
Stretch and tone your body, improve your flexibility and aid breathing and relaxation. All Living Later Life Well sessions are for people aged 60+. For more information or to book your space, contact Jo on 07821 900623 or email jo.marwood.bartontrinity@outlook.com £4 suggested donation
Nigel Planer: Young Once at Ropery Hall
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the ‘80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling. Alongside the laughs, he will reflect on the bittersweet moments behind the scenes - the friendships, fame and rivalries, and the winding path of a creative life. Woven throughout the show is a moving, often mischievous account of the long, on-off-on-again love story…
Marie Lloyd Stole My Life at Ropery Hall
Drag King, Divorcee and Drama Queen, Nelly Power was a force to be reckoned with. Arguably the first true drag king she lived a financially independent and scandalous life that was way more dramatic offstage than on. A major star of the Victorian era she lost everything - except her spirit - after the young Marie Lloyd stole her most famous song. A tale of 19th century betrayal, discrimination, sexual exploitation, domestic violence and press intrusion - all viewed through…
Lucy Porter at Ropery Hall
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of Babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle-aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.
The Ropewalk Open Studios
Ropewalk Studio Artists and Creative Tenants will be opening their doors to visitors offering demonstrations and insights into their working practices.
The Silver Circle Band at Ropery Hall
Known locally for their high-energy rock/pop/indie shows, Barton's own The Silver Circle Band will present a special one-off acoustic performance exclusively at Ropery Hall. In a more intimate setting, the band will be exploring soaring harmonies and rich, layered arrangements, reimagining songs by Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and other much-loved classics.
Jumble & Village Craft Fair at Barrow Village Hall
All things Jumble, Craft and Village talents including Skincare, Artworks and homemade. Plus Tombola and beverages. Would you like a stall, please email villagehallbuh@gmail.com for details.
Encore
An exhibition of photographs from Beretun and Baysgarth Schools’ Musicals from 1966 to 1985 taken from the R N Smithson archive, by kind permission of the family.
