EVENTS
EVENTS
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
SINGLR SALON
Is it an app? Is it an opera? It's an APPERA!!
Developed at the University of York, the world’s first contemporary music experimental voice APPERA (a cross between an app and an opera!) comes to the National Early Music Centre, York for one night only.
What kind of voice do you like? Low growly voices or high and pure? Are you a fan of a throaty husky sound or a voice as clear and sonorous as a bell? What would the outcome be, if we chose who to be with on the basis of the voice and vocal creativity rather that the usual perimeters of visual appearance, income, and what kind of pizza someone likes?
SINGLR is an opera where the stories presented onstage are the first meetings of participants, who took part in a specially created purely vocal dating app, called ‘SINGLR’
For the audience, ‘The SINGLR salon’ will be a fabulous dreamlike musical evening where ambient electronic tracks and live musicians accompany the vocalised conversations of the SINGLR app participants.
Be a part of SINGLR!!!
SINGLR is an opera, where stories are generated by participants meeting via a specially coded dating app, the only perimeter of the dating profile uploaded being the voice.
All you have to do is head to SINGLR.org, follow the instructions to register and you will be able to find the voice match of your dreams!
You will be asked to upload a profile 'pic' which is a sample of your voice. No actual pics are required, in fact no other information at all is uploaded!
You will then be sent voice matches and once you hear a voice that appeals to you, you can then communicate with that voice, (only in vocalisations) as much as you like…
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THAT
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THEN
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THERE
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THEM
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
Potatohead
A starch raving mad adaptation of Faustus… with puppets!
Potatohead is a hilariously bizarre solo show and adaptation of Doctor Faustus and the Seven Deadly Sins.
An original piece of new writing by puppeteer and performer Freddie Hayes. Directed by Sh!t Theatre.
Saturated with potato puns from start to finish, Potatohead tells the story of a humble spud who dreams of becoming a cabaret superstar. But how does a couch potato grow to become a golden wonder? With elements of kitsch cabaret and old school entertainment, this original new writing blends puppetry, clowning and comedy for a highly entertaining and joyful performance. Potatohead is an unadulterated celebration of silliness.
The creation of Potatohead has been funded through Arts Council England, Slap York, Folkestone Puppet Festival and Creative Live Arts Yorkshire.
Potatohead includes some sexual content and references to religion and the devil. It is suitable as a 14+ age rating.
9 Moments
9 moments is an experimental performance curated by students on the MA Dance and Creative Enterprise course at NSCD.
This immersive event celebrates different moments in time. Moments of growth, connection, emptiness, sharing. Moments that are ever–changing.
At times, the audience will find themselves as witnesses and at times they will be the co-creators.
Bringing together a diverse, international cohort, the students collectively draw on their socio-cultural experiences to create a captivating evening of new work.
Follow the cohort on Instagram: @nscddace
Tickets are pay what you can starting at £2
There are 3 time-slots available 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.
Anxiety Arcade @ Leeds Digital Festival
Free to play
Anxiety Arcade will be returning to Leeds as part of Leeds Digital Festival.
The arcade machine will be at Platform from the 20th - 24th September.
Visit the arcade machine between 9am till 4pm daily.
It is free to play and there is no need to book. Just turn up and let the front desk know you are there for Anxiety Arcade.
We are so excited for you to play the game, if you take any photos playing Anxiety Arcade please tag @closedforum and use the hashtag #AnxietyArcade
Anxiety Arcade is a full-sized arcade machine exploring themes of anxiety and isolation. A love letter to 80s pop culture and classic video games, Anxiety Arcade is a digital space that allows you to reset and take a break from everything in your world.
Stop. Breathe. Press A to start.
What if there is a game you can’t win? How long would you play if you were told there is no end? Explore a virtual world where each room is a song in an album and every puzzle unlocks more mystery.
Created by Closed Forum, Anxiety Arcade is bleak, funny and bizarre.
Looking at anxiety through the lens of those that experience it, Anxiety Arcade uses iconic retro gameplay to get people talking about mental health, rather than trying to solve it.
This presentation of Anxiety Arcade is supported by Compass Festival and Bruntwood SciTech Additional support from the Foyle Foundation.
Originally commissioned for Compass Festival 2021 by Compass Live Art using public funds from Arts Council England and Leeds City Council.
Teenage Art School
Free
Places must be booked in advance
11-4pm Monday 23 August-Friday 27 August.
Break for lunch 1-2pm (Lunch not provided).
Inspired by the exhibition, Young Gainsborough: Rediscovered Landscape Drawings- in collaboration with the Royal collection Trust, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin and Nottingham Castle- this year’s Teenage Art School (TAS) explores how artists respond to place, combining AI, text and image to produce statements about our lived environments.
We are excited to be working with varied practitioners over 5 days in August, with a dedicated workshop day led by Jade Montserrat, who will be exhibiting work alongside TAS. Jade is a research-led artist and writer based in Scarborough. She makes visual and live artworks that explore place, the vulnerabilities of bodies and the tactile and sensory qualities of language.
As Practically Creative, artist and engineer duo, Laura Robertson and Jared Holden blend their combined knowledge of Art and engineering to produce installations with an AI twist. Be guided by these artists and artist-producer Sas Yates to work creatively with collage, photography, drawing and AI, developing contemporary work for an exhibition at York Art Gallery from 1stOctober.
There is also the potential to gain Bronze Arts Award. This is a five day course for 11 to 17 year olds. Whether art is just a hobby or something you are studying (or planning to study) at GCSE or A level, Teenage Art School will help you develop your skills as an artist.
Contact Sarah.Yates@ymt.org.uk for more details and to book your place.
Anxiety Arcade @ Compass Festival
Free to Play
As part of Compass Festival
Anxiety Arcade will be at Trinity Kitchen from the 24th May - 30th May. Visit the arcade machine between 12pm – 7pm daily.
We are so excited for you to play the game, if you take any photos playing Anxiety Arcade please tag @closedforum and use the hashtag #AnxietyArcade
Anxiety Arcade is a full-sized arcade machine exploring themes of anxiety and isolation. A love letter to 80s pop culture and classic video games, Anxiety Arcade is a digital space that allows you to reset and take a break from everything in your world.
Stop. Breathe. Press A to start.
What if there is a game you can’t win? How long would you play if you were told there is no end? Explore a virtual world where each room is a song in an album and every puzzle unlocks more mystery.
Created by Closed Forum, Anxiety Arcade is bleak, funny and bizarre.
Looking at anxiety through the lens of those that experience it, Anxiety Arcade uses iconic retro gameplay to get people talking about mental health, rather than trying to solve it.