the Cosmopolitan issue May / June 2014
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York is not often a city associated with cosmopolitanism; often applauded for its past, it seems to sit on a museum-like pedestal - or so people think. Since launching One&Other we have found quite the opposite. Not only is York fighting against its comparatively smaller population to do great things, it is also poised and at the ready for battle with international eyes upon it, and with residents and the city itself on a quest to gain the respect and admiration that it deserves. This spirit is more than evident in the current work for York to be recognised as a UNESCO City of Media Arts and also with its evergrowing digital sector and certain residents’ work gaining global applause. One such resident is Matt Haig, the York based author (as featured on our cover alongside Lucy Edwards of Stanley & Ramona) who has made us all proud over recent months with his meteoric rise to
success; his last book became an international bestseller and his other works have attracted the likes of Brad Pitt, Alfonso Kuaron and Steve Kloves to receive the Hollywood treatment. Aside from Matt, this issue is a nod to people having a go at something different, from sculpting with boxes to poetry over Hip Hop. We meet the city’s largest ethnic minority and try our hands at Capoeira. So before you decide there is nothing going on, open your eyes, pick any given day and we are convinced you will be entertained. Vicky Parry Oneandother.com Oneandother.tv Facebook.com/oneandotheryork @Oneandother
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Contributors Editor-in-Chief
Community Manager
Vicky Parry vicky@oneandother.com
Aliz Tennant aliz@oneandother.com
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Graphic Design
One&Other Creative
Time Travellers
Matt Haig
Daniel Holmes design@oneandother.com
Ben Bentley creative@oneandother.com
The story of York’s Gypsy and Traveller Communities throughout history.
We talk to the prolific author about his writing and inspirations.
Writers
Photography
James Arden, Daniel Eggleton, Christine Shepherd, Josh Allen, Abi Freeman, Andrew Hodgson
Ben Bentley at benbentleyphoto.co.uk ForthandFifiteen, Pink in Flickr, Tim Green, Tvnewsbadge
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Accidental Drag
Martial Arts in York
Drag artist Danny Cher Bailey reveals her colourful lifestyle.
Krav Maga and Capoeira experts explain the secrets of their ancient arts.
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Ghost Dance
What’s On Guide
We take to the woods to embrace Spring and explore colour in our fashion editoiral.
Our guide to what’s on throughout May and June.
Sub-Editor
Founding Members
Miles Watts
Ambiente, Simon Newton Stephen Parry, Richard Goulden Mike Brudenell
With Special Thanks to: Key Fund Yorkshire, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Ian Walker & Co The Beautiful Meme, Adam Evans, Boss Models, Rural Creative, Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP, David Thompson (Versus Goliath) Rick Chadwick, Ali Coupland One&Other is published by: One&Other CIC, 3 Apollo Street, York, YO10 5AP, 01904 236161
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The Brief 4 - 13
The Culturalist 14 - 59
The Festival of Ideas
Fashion Editorial 60 - 67
What’s On Guide 68 - 80
The News in Brief
The York Festival of Ideas will return from 12 - 22 June 2014, exploring ideas of order and chaos. The exciting 2014 festival will consist of over 120 largely free events with talks from world-class speakers, performances, exhibitions and interactive experiences to encourage and celebrate collaboration and inspiration. “120 largely free events with talks from world-class speakers”
Art Takes Over the City From 14 June to 7 July, York will be home to the York Curiouser project that aims to highlight the hidden beauty and secret artistry of York’s alleyways and gardens, showcasing a selection of artists around the city as it is explored through contemporary art, colour and words.
Fossgate Welcomes New Businesses
York on TripAdvisor Top 10
Bang Hair Continue Award Wins
York Amongst Lowest for Youth Unemployment
Vibrant shopping street Fossgate continues to grow, welcoming alternative clothing store, Swirl, in April. Fossgate is also set to welcome a new brasserie in the old Army and Navy Stores and Bicis y Mas, a bicycle shop, as it develops further the triumph of independent businesses in York.
Attracting around seven million visitors a year, beloved by both residents and tourists, York has been awarded 6th place TripAdvisors’ Top Ten destinations in the UK. This resounding success bodes well for many at the approaching Annual Visit York Tourism Awards on 8 May.
Bang Hair is set to appear in the national final of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy in June, with two stylists, Sarah and Craig, having won their categories: Men’s Image and Colour Trophy in regionals. This treasured independent salon has also recently won Best Salon in Yorkshire.
Defying a recession and unstable economy, York has been ranked as second lowest for youth unemployment in the UK with only 13% out of work. City of York Council hopes to build on this success and continue striving for economic growth and fair employment.
The Zeitgeist Detox for Summer As the Tour De France’s visit to York looms ever closer, it is inevitable that, taking a leaf out of the competitor’s books, hundreds of people around the city will dust off their bikes or sign up to local gyms to increase their fitness. In line with this idea, a new gym on Mansfield Road (York) called Swift Fitness will be coming soon and is sure to have the facilities to increase your level of fitness while toning those muscles. With the summer holidays also swiftly approaching, many will be striving to achieve the desired beach body look, and if you’re hitting the gym then why not continue your efforts? Head down to the Shambles Kitchen and take part in their week long juice diet, which gives you the potential to lose seven pounds in seven days while detoxing your body. You’ll be ready for summer in no time!
Blossom Into the Festival Season With YO1 Festival kicking off the month on 4 May, we look forward to hearing from artists such as Danny Howard, Pulled Apart By Horse and De La Soul. The festival season is a real celebration of spring and summertime and incorporates some of the best parts of this time of year: enjoying longer and warmer days, socialising and spending time in the outdoors. Of course, in true festival style, expect a few daisychained headbands and some floral attire to be worn. Although fairly stereotypical, this would be in line with the Spring/Summer 2014 collections for top designers such as Dior and slightly more affordable high street designers such as Ted Baker, who both incorporated soft pastels and vivid florals into their latest collections. However if real flowers are more your thing, and you fancy getting back to nature, then you may find the Flower Festival at Castle Howard to be right up your street. Taking place on 15 and 16 May, this festival showcases the natural beauty and fragrances of the Castle Howard gardens.
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Community in Brief
One&Other and New Visuality are excited to announce the return and relaunch of New Chapter Arts Prize, the inclusive arts competition open to both amateur and professional artists based in the region. Love Arts Festival Comes to York
Charity Summer Events Open for Registration
St Nicks 10 Year Success
Aiming to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing through the arts, the Love Arts festival wants to get the people of York talking about making our city a better place for the one in four people afflicted by mental health in York. Using expertise from Love Arts Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and harnessing the huge amounts of positive feedback from the people of York, a citywide festival is set to take place from 12 May to 30 May.
As summer approaches, York is showing its support for numerous important causes at charity fundraisers in the coming months. In June, we see the Macmillan Raceday on 14 June which has already raised £6m and the Cancer Research Race for Life on 22 June. Registration for the York 10k in memory of Jane Tomlinson on 3 August is now open and 2014 also sees the return on the Plusnet York Marathon on 12 October with charity places available now.
St Nicks are celebrating 10 years since the former landfill site or ‘Tang Hall Tip’ they brought back to life was declared a Local Nature Reserve. The charity, officially registered as Friends of St Nicholas Fields, has adopted St Nicks as its working name and will be holding a Big Green Celebration on the 10 May. The half day of free fun will see activities for all ages, including wildlife walks, children’s activities, refreshments and lots more.
Hidden II is an arts prize with a social conscience, aiming to provide a platform for creative minds (and hands) to explore and express social issues. Following the success of the New Chapter Arts Prize back in 2012, this year’s competition looks to venture further with the theme of ‘Hidden’, looking past our city walls and infamous heritage, and to the true realities of the poverty in our city, that need to be unmasked before they can be solved. Looking to be part of the solution to alleviate poverty in the UK, Hidden II aims to bring art and artists into the conversation, with an array of interpretations and experiences.The art will fall into one of three categories: Painting, Photography or Illustration. We don’t mind how you interpret ‘Hidden”, we care that you are bold, original and have something to say
through whichever medium you choose. Each fortnight throughout the competition, Greg and Ails McGee from According to McGee will talk you through every step of the process, critiquing the entries to date and being transparent in their decisions. The overall winner will then be announced by our panel of judges at a culminating event on the 7 June at One&Other’s very own Creative Chapel. The Prize The winner will received coverage in One&Other, have the winning piece showcased on a citywide exhibition, feature in the window of According to Mchee and exhibit at the York Fairness Conference on 9 June. Runners Up: Each category will see shortlisted entries that will be showcased at the Hidden exhibition at York’s Fairness Conference on the 9 June. Entry Guidelines and terms and conditions can be found at www.oneandother.com.
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York will soon be fitted with a brand new connectivity service and boast the fastest broadband speeds in Britain. Sky, TalkTalk and digital infrastructure provider CityFibre recently announced a joint venture to offer ultra-fast broadband services in York, the first city in the UK to be connected with such high-speeds on a citywide basis.
The Fastest Broadband in Britain: Coming Soon
The new company will build a citywide pure FTTP (fibre-to-the-premise) network, allowing thousands of homes and businesses in York to have broadband speeds of 1 Gigabit-per-second available to them. The plans see these connection speeds being available as early as 2015 to York customers, with Sky and TalkTalk retail competing broadband services over the new infrastructure. Cllr James Alexander, leader of City of York Council, said: “This announcement makes York the digital infrastructure capital of the UK. Gaining ultra-fast broadband across the city is a huge boost for our economy; providing significant new opportunities for businesses based here and better quality and value to our residents.” “I’m delighted that York has been chosen as the first city, building on work over the last two years to improve the city’s digital infrastructure, and that we’ll see this in place as soon as 2015”. The news shows development in CYC’s digital plan for York to become one of the best connected cities in Europe by 2015. Given that York has 200,000 inhabitants, this
is the most ambitious connectivity project undertaken to date. The implications are vast. Individuals and businesses stand to benefit from “significantly higher speeds at much better value than is currently available,” said TalkTalk’s chief executive Dido Harding. This new service could spell an end to the tedious buffering, stalling and other problems associated with connectivity, not just for a select few but for everyone in York and eventually beyond. Businesses will be able to upload content to their websites with ease and speed and communication between companies will be faster and more efficient than ever. Fibre optic also allows Cloud servers to collect and store vast amounts of information, from business data to movie and music collections, allowing better sharing and storing. On existing slower systems, uploads and downloads can take minutes or hours; on the new system they will take seconds. The phrase ‘the future is now’ has never seemed more apt. The City of York Council also has a capital grant scheme that is available now - the York Connection Voucher Scheme - that provides help to businesses to connect and take advantage of extra fast broadband. In most cases the grant covers all the connection costs. You can find out more on www.yorkmeansbusiness.co.uk/digitalyork.
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The Humanitarian Day to Address Fairness
The Fairness Conference is a radical event proposed by and involving the York Fairness Commission to publically debate subjects as wide-ranging as community, growth, civic leadership, poverty and Westminster’s role in the fairness debate. The event, which takes place on 9 June 2014 at The Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, consists of a comprehensive schedule of events covering many areas of the Fairness issue. The Fairness Conference is an opportunity for members of many communities to gather, discuss and think outside the box with a fresh, innovative way of looking at fairness and poverty, working with revolutionaries to create a different take on social change. The Fairness Conference has gathered together some of the UK’s most important voices at University of York’s prestigious Ron Cooke Hub, including academics, politicians, civic leader and
business leaders from the UK and Europe and the community of York. With key introductory speeches from Kersten England, Chief Executive, City of York Council and John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, the conference will put forward a dozen topical and prescient issues including the role of Westminster, involving MPs Debbie Abraham, Kate Green and Hugh Bayley. The discussions and panels, hosted by a wide selection of key political and social figures from around the UK, will present and discuss the issues of Fairness, Poverty and Equality in dozens of communities and how they affect, and can be shaped by, the members of those communities. The Fairness Conference promises to be an unmissable, involving and thought-provoking event that will engage everyone with any interest in Fairness, Community and Humanity.
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Spring Events from English Heritage Medieval Murder Mystery Rievaulx Abbey 3 - 5 May
Boots, Bayonets and Brasso Rievaulx Abbey 24 - 25 May
Blackmail, bribery and betrayal. But who is to blame? There has been a murder at Rievaulx Abbey and the medieval townsfolk need your help to find the culprit.
Blackmail, bribery and betrayal. But who is to blame? There has been a murder at Rievaulx Abbey and the medieval townsfolk need your help to find the culprit.
Mount Grace by Candlelight Mount Grace Priory - 16 - 17 May
Clash of Knights Scarborough Castle 24 - 26 May
Sample the stunning décor by candlelight at Mount Grace where two of the downstairs rooms have been returned to their Arts & Crafts appearance.
Chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled, massed ranks of knights fight with shield and club in this genuine contest of skill and strength. Which team will emerge victorious and who will you support?
A Monk’s Life Whitby Abbey 24 May - 1 June
Medieval Sword School Conisbrough Castle 14 - 15 June
For the school half term we return Whitby Abbey to its medieval origin. Children can dress in robes and discover the lives of novice monks and nuns.
Calling all junior Knights! Join our trio of medieval sword masters and learn the lethal art of medieval swordsmanship.
See our website for many more events at other English Heritage locations: www.english-heritage.org.uk
360 ° VIEWS, 360 DAYS A YEAR Start your visit to York on a high with panoramic views of this historic city.
Images by K Alexander
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A Carnival of New Music
From 9 – 11 May, the City of York will be taken over by new music across genres including pop, rock, jazz, music theatre, classical and world music. The York Spring Festival of New Music is about sharing an enthusiasm for the music of today with as many people as possible, whether it’s a new pop song or symphony, This year’s festival embraces the theme of ‘Carnival’. Festival Director Andrew Hume says, “This year we’re really embracing our status as one of York’s incredible festivals. Our Carnival theme has allowed us to create a fantastic programme that is filled with our passion for New Music. The York Spring Festival weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience something
new!” The opening event will take place at The University of York’s Sir Jack Lyon’s Concert Hall and promises to present a ‘new music tasting plate’ of new works by young composers. Closing the concert will be a new work for electric cello, countertenor, chamber ensemble, choir and fixed media, created by the winners of this year’s Terry Holmes Award. Saturday guarantees free family fun with an afternoon of carnival performances in St Sampson’s Square. Live music from local artists, a samba drum workshop, carnival dancing, face painting and more will certainly keep the little ones entertained. Young chamber ensemble Dark Inventions make a welcome return to the National Centre for
Early Music as a part of their Firewheel Tour, performing old folk songs interwoven with music by emerging composers of the contemporary British scene. The last day of the festival kicks off with a festival brunch where the Spring Festival of New Music performers, composers, and organisers come together for a relaxed morning of New Music debate and discussion. All are welcome as this informal brunch provides an opportunity for casual conversation about new music. Victoria Bernath, James Whittle and The Carnivore Troupe present ‘Carnivore’ – a unique performance promenade drawing inspiration from the historic sites of York’s City Centre. This musical walking tour of York’s landmarks
will explore the City of York in unexpected and intriguing ways to celebrate historic and modern York. Free for children under 16. The festival will conclude with a Contemporary Music Club Night at the City’s leading music venue, The Duchess. London’s infamous Nonclassical make their debut in York at this exciting event, presenting something the City has never seen before – a combination of live musicians and remixed classics fit to party to! Tickets £3 advance. If you like what you see, or want to experience something different, you can access the entire festival for only £25 with a Festival Weekend Ticket.
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Time Travellers: The Story of York’s Itinerant Communities
Written by Christine Shepherd
York has a rich history, with Romans and Vikings contributing to its prominence as an important Northern town. Yet in our historic legacy, not all communities have received such celebration. The Gypsy and Traveller communities are a key part of York’s history, and present day. With June marking Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month, York Travellers Trust tell us about the challenges still facing the community. Gypsies and Travellers have, for over 500 years, been a part of UK society. The Commission for Racial Equality (2004) estimated that there are approximately 300,000 Gypsies and Travellers living in the UK today. They are not just one distinct community but a mixture of different social groups, each with their own particular culture, historical heritage and strong beliefs and traditions. In a poll conducted by MORI (2003) more than one third of respondents, which equates to 14 million adults in England, admitted being prejudiced against Gypsies and Travellers. These communities tend to arouse antagonism and hostility because of the perceived differences in their lifestyle and culture. Such resentments can quite often be fostered because our society tries to enforce settlement and assimilation, which often goes against their culture, beliefs and nomadic practices. They tend to live on the margins of our societies, with very little integration and a lack of trust of non-travellers, which all help to create suspicions and segregation. Travelling was not just a pastime or leisure activity for these communities but a way of life that generated an income. Nowadays, these communities have had to adapt in order to meet the many
economic and social challenges facing them. They recognise that this traditional way of life is much more difficult to sustain, due to the fact they are often forced to live on static caravan sites and they do not have the same freedom to secure traditional methods of employment. In York there are approximately 350 Gypsy / Traveller families living in the area, although these communities are commonly seen as nomadic and transient and most of these families now live in caravans on the three official sites or in bricks and mortar housing. In general, Gypsies and Travellers do not find security and stability in property and locality but rather through their families and their community. York Travellers Trust is a small registered charity that works exclusively with the Travelling community in York and the surrounding area. It is a well- established and high profile project that is constantly growing and developing in order to respond to the needs of the community. When the project was first established, no individual or other organisation, including the Trust, could have anticipated that the work would become so vast and that the Travellers accessing the services would be so numerous. Over the years we have seen the benefits by positively addressing education, health, social welfare and environmental issues we have worked, and continue to work to resolve issues and improve the lives of many Travellers. If you would like more details of the work that York Travellers Trust does, you can visit the website at: yorktravellerstrust.wordpress.com.
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Patch & The Giant are an enigmatic indie-folk band with an intriguing union of instruments, who since their festival debut in 2012 have completed their first UK tour and recorded a live session with the legendary ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris.
Pirates Vs Vikings: Patch and the Giant Take on York
Patch & The Giant’s debut record, The Boatswain’s Refuge EP, was released in May 2013 to great acclaim, receiving airplay from Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2. They now embark on their second, six-date UK tour in May. Q. Please could you set a little background to your bandHow did you all meet? The line up has chopped and changed a bit since inception. Luke and I (Angie) are the only founding members left, we actually found each other online (Gumtree, not Tinder...), then we just started picking people up along the way, often meeting at gigs (stealing from other bands, that sort of thing). We’ve met some amazing likeminded musicians along our path and just know when it’s right and they’re destined to be one of the family. Q. Tell us a bit about your ethos and how it ties in with the folk scene in London? Our ethos is very much to embrace everything
it has to offer... and it has great things to offer. There are always new musicians popping up and there is so much talent brimming beneath the surface as well as the opportunities to see big touring acts when they’re in town. Q. Tell us a bit about Folkroom and your relationship with them? Folkroom’s great strength is its collective aspect. As a label there are only actually a handful of artists to have released on it but as a collective it boasts countless artists and everybody knows each other, collaborates and just generally support each other. Q. Do you find the scene you are a part of is something nationwide? Or is it quite London specific that you see starting to spread? Probably somewhere between the two. Initially we only really experienced the London side of it but the more we play out of London, the more we get to know about other scenes from around the country. We get to meet and play with quite a few musicians from elsewhere when they’re passing through London as well and always endeavour to stay in touch as it’s just nice to see and hear about other musicians doing something similar to what we do.
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Q. Are there any York bands you are aware of ? We played with the great Blackbeard’s Tea Party on their last UK tour when they were in London. Q. You are big on the festival circuit - which ones are you booked to play this summer? So far we are confirmed for Hop Farm, Larmer Tree, Cambridge Folk Festival, Green Man and Lyme Folk Weekend. There may be more so watch this space! Q. If you could time-travel to play with any other artists from throughout history who would it be? Picasso. Q. Are there comparisons to other bands which you would wish to quash?
We inevitability get the Mumford & Sons comparison, being a 20-something band with a banjo but really...and we have nothing against them but that’s where the similarities end. We also once got likened to The Proclaimers...... Q. Angie, you rather talentedly play many instruments at once. How did this come about? Bit of a happy accident really, I realised I could... and it meant having an extra instrument without needing another person so it just stuck. It’s really just like patting your head and rubbing your stomach. Q. Who is Daniel? Is he based on any of you? No comment....
Q. Who in the band writes the majority of your lyrics? That would be Luke. Though our upcoming single, For Gabriel, is an attempt at a co-write between Luke and myself....an apology in song about the time we both got very drunk and lost Gabe’s fiddle. Not our finest moment (the violin thing not the song, that remains to be said once it’s released...). Q. Is there anyone musically that really excites you at the moment? We’re very physched to see Beirut again at Green Man this year...we all get pretty excited by them most days. Q. What brings you to York? We recently supported Keston Cobblers’ Club on
tour and spent our one day off in York, en route to Leeds, but we never actually got to play so made it our mission to come back at the earliest opportunity because we love the place. And here we are, thanks to One&Other. Patch and the Giant are playing The Creative Chapel on Apollo Street on May 4, tickets are £5 each and are available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/oneother-showcase-patch-and-thegiant-plus-guests-tickets-11100940211
Located at the heart of Bishopthorpe Road’s burgeoning street community, Stanley & Ramona serve the most delicious coffee, breakfast and gluten-free lunchtime treats. Proprietors Lucy & Lee, who is coeliac, are determined to meet new friends and offer a carefully considered choice of locally sourced fayre to suit differing tastes and dietary requirements. So drop by whether you’re dashing out for coffee on the way to work or fancy a read of the papers in Stanley & Ramona’s friendly, colourful cafe.
30a Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JJ 01904 659166 sayhello@stanleyandramona.co.uk www.stanleyandramona.co.uk twitter.com/stanandramona facebook.com/stanleyandramona
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Loving the Alien: Matt Haig on Genre, E.T. & Depression
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Written by Miles Watts, Images by Ben Bentley
Matt Haig is pretty down to earth for an extraterrestrial. Quite benevolent for a vampire. And a keen observer of human behaviour… for a dog. Haig’s novels - which to date number eight and generally take place from the perspective of an outsider living among humans - certainly fit into the categories of genre and sci-fi but encompass much more of the human condition than those labels may suggest. And as Haig says, “Snobs forget that even Shakespeare wrote genre.” A natural successor to the much-missed Douglas Adams, Haig’s latest paperback The Humans is attributed candidly in the afterword to a ‘major panic disorder’ that forced the writer to consider his own place as a tiny speck in the vastness of the galaxy, and how he might make sense of it all. The result is a story that might be pitched to Hollywood execs as ‘E.T. meets The Terminator’, the central character forced to inhabit the body of a prominent physicist to prevent a catastrophe in the name of mathematical progress. “It’s weird to say The Humans is autobiographical when it’s about an alien sent to kill people,” says Haig in his calm and spacious York home, “but it’s the most autobiographical thing I’ve done. As much as I hate the term, I was sort of writing a self help novel in the abstract sense.” Pitching The Humans as a movie is not merely a vulgarity; the rights to Haig’s first novel The Last Family in England are owned by Brad Pitt’s
production company, and Haig is currently working on the screenplay for The Humans. “I’ve been called a very visual novelist, so you’d think it would be easy to translate the book into a screenplay. It isn’t,” he laughs, his laptop sitting amid a sea of papers and notes on the sofa. “We’re playing with the idea of making it a first person narrative, perhaps something like Peep Show, where we see something and hear another thing. It’s a pretty tough translation.” Movies and TV are in fact as much an influence on Haig’s stories as literature; in fact his vampire novel The Radleys (which boasts Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron lined up to produce) was originally written as a screenplay, pitched as ‘American Beauty meets The Addams Family,’ with much of the same wry observation about what ridiculous beings we humans are. “If your nose is right up to the canvas, you can’t see the picture but when you take a step back and maybe imagine yourself as an alien David Attenborough, you can see that while the universe doesn’t revolve around humans, we are strange and beautiful.” Haig’s boyhood experiences are pleasingly familiar, cited on his candid, entertaining blog as ranging from seeing Return of the Jedi aged nine, to sitting on E.T.’s bike at Universal Studios and an appreciation of John Hughes movies; “particularly the ones with Molly Ringwald.” Amid these inspirations sits writing as diverse as Robert Towne’s Chinatown screenplay, Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye and Graham Greene’s
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The Power and the Glory. “Bookshops are joy” Haig said recently on his lively Twitter feed, on which he posts entertaining nuggets of wisdom on writing, the world and depression, with which the writer has publicly battled. “Greene said something like, ‘A bad childhood is the bank that a writer draws on for the rest of his life’” but for Haig, his childhood seems idyllic compared to his twenties, in which chronic depression came upon him suddenly and strongly. “There’s a cliché about ‘the mentally disturbed artist’ but having had pain in the past, whatever kind, whether grief or childhood, is useful for creativity.” After three years of living in in Ibiza with his then-girlfriend, now wife, Haig “had a perfect storm of midlife crisis and unhealthy living” that put him onto the very gradual path that led to his writing career. “Having anything resembling a normal job became impossible. My wife and I had to find a way of generating income from home as I literally couldn’t function for more than half a day in an office. Some freelance PR led to bits of journalism, some business books and finally a desire to write something I’d actually want to read myself.”
His latest book, Echo Boy, which once more may as well not be genre or Young Adult because of its universal appeal, deals with what makes us human, the themes of family and the outsider again prevalent, with global warming rearing its increasingly relevant head. Haig’s vision of the future, while terrifying in its prescience, is rooted in warmth and humour. “Before I had (two) kids I was always writing about family but I feel a bit more obliged to not be quite so bleak, like my first three books, but maybe that was the angry young twentysomething. Now I think I’m more optimistic and less scared of sentimentality.” On the subject of his depression returning, Haig is equally balanced: “If I suffer another bout I’ll probably retract this, but depression gave me a real slap round the face and made me get on with my life, so I can’t say I regret any of it.” Echo Boy is available now in hardback from all book stockists. The Humans is available in paperback. Immerse yourself in Haig’s world at www.matthaig.com and www.twitter.com/matthaig1
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The Dijon Connection and French Food in York
Written by Daniel Eggleston, Images by Ben Bentley
Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square have seen an array of different festivals grace their cobbles over the years. This June will be no different with them set to host the ‘Yorkshire Produce – French Flavour’. It will coincide with the beginning of the most famous bicycle race in the wold – The Tour de France which is due to start in York on the 5 July. The food market is seemingly the next step in the mission to turn York into a city of Francophiles before the event. The festival will play on York’s partnership with the city of Dijon. The city, situated in eastern France, is well renowned around the world and York will look to pay homage to this through the sale of French mustards as well as some of the Yorkshire variety. Dijon is now an official city of gastronomy in France and in 2010 was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. With this twinning of cites now reaching its 61st year of existence, surely there’s no better time to celebrate the gastronomical excellence that comes from the region. As well as mustards there are other well-known French cuisines. There will be an appearance from everyone’s favourite edible gastropod, the snail. The event is entitled ‘Gathering Gastropods’ and those who partake will be the first to forage for the soon-to-be-escargot
with Wild Harvest’s own Diane Hammill. The Yorkshire molluscs will then later be prepared by chefs in one of the festival’s cookery demonstrations. These demonstrations, centring on a different aspect of French cuisine will be a daily occurrence. It won’t only be French cuisine available for the customer’s delectation; there will also be a host of proprietors selling Yorkshire produce. A range of pies, sausages and cakes will be available which will benefit the independent producers throughout Yorkshire. There will also be a range of beverages: a constant mainstay of York’s food festival scene is the tent that houses its Real Ale. A slight nod to the French is the addition of the champagne portion of the tent. There will be a range of the famed sparkling wine for those that choose to enjoy it. As well as the large range of drinks available, there will be entertainment in the form of live music. As an introduction to a summer of French themed events occurring in York, truly there is no better way to start a successful summer with what will undeniably be a great food festival.
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Before The Navigator: Her Name is Calla Her Name is Calla are a band that defy stereotypes; their epic post rock style soundscapes and vast sprawl across the UK have made them difficult to pigeonhole (and track down). Vocalist and multiple instrumentalist Tom Morris now lives in York and has met up with us to tell us about their unique sound and current ambitions. Q. You’re from Manchester, Leicester and York... how does this work? We’re even more spread out than that actually! Nicole, who plays keys and cello, lives in London. It’s not such a big deal to us to be honest. We talk all the time and we’re not really big on rehearsing. I guess we do that a few times a year generally speaking. We’re pretty used to how things are and although it’s not particularly ideal it’s not the worst thing in the world. Q. It’s been four years since you last album. What have you been doing in the meantime? Well, we kind of stopped being a band after our
last album. We didn’t break up exactly, but we needed to step away from things a while and focus on other parts of our lives. We’ve all be really busy and productive though. I’ve released a few solo albums and EPs and so has Adam (drummer / player of lots of other instruments) Q.Your tracks are quite long. Is it daunting to get such long tracks just right? No, not at all. We’re quite used to it. We don’t really believe that there should be a specific length for a song: a song is as long or as short as it needs to be. It’s only since the beginning of modern pop that songs have become short in order to fit on whatever medium was being used at the time. Q. Am I right in thinking that your upcoming album #Navigator is limited edition? No, it’s getting a regular release. A few thousand cd and vinyl to start with and we’ll see how things go from there.
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We always do a small run of handpackaged cds when a record comes out too, as that is what we started out doing 10 years ago. Q. How big is the difference between liking an artist and being influenced by them? That’s a complicated question, as liking an artist and being influenced by them is something that is both the same and completely different. I like a lot of modern pop songs, but I wouldn’t say they influence me. On the other hand, there are a lot of other bands and artists that I like in a similar way who I feel maybe leak into the band’s sound and ethic. Having said that, I don’t think that we’re hugely influenced by music alone. In fact, I would say we’re probably more influenced by our exposure to the world around us, and the little tests that life throws at us. Q. You’re often described as being a “post-rock” band. How would you describe yourselves? I wouldn’t describe us as post-rock - I think it’s
a very over-generalising term. It’s something we were tagged with very early on, but it doesn’t bother us as there are many great bands within that genre. It’s a very lazy tag for a band to receive because it’s too broad, but saying that, it’s also lazy for a band to say they don’t want to be classified! I would say that we dip our toes into most things; into a little bit of electronica and drone… but throughout it all, at the core are songwriter tendencies. I hope that people who know the band would see us the way that we want to be seen, and that would be as diverse as possible and always trying to push ourselves. Her Name is Calla are playing Beacons Festival 7-10 August.
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Accidental Drag and the Rise of Danny Cher Bailey
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Written by Aliz Tennant, Images by Ben Bentley
How do I describe my show? Ohh imagine the London Palladium!
“I fell into drag by accident. I was already widely known as a DJ in the Leeds gay scene and I thought I’d give this a shot. I’m very expressive with my face, and I’m always making people laugh. And the rest is history.” With over a decade’s experience as a drag artist, Danny Cher Bailey spends her Friday and Saturday nights performing at Monroe’s Showbar, a new inclusive bar found on Gillygate. With a Curriculum Vitae hosting the likes of The Birdcage in Leeds, Blackpool’s infamous Funny Girls, as well as internationally, her wealth of knowledge has now found her bringing her showmanship to York, “There’s been lots of great feedback, people saying, ‘This is exactly what we need in York, we’ve been crying out for it.’” Danny describes herself as a drag artist/female impersonator and talks about how the term ‘drag’ can vary performer to performer “I see drag in two ways; you can live drag where you even go out in drag on nights out, whereas…I see it a bit like coming to theatre, I come here, put my face on, and perform on stage. But afterwards I don’t go out in my makeup. I like to take it off and leave it in the dressing room. I think that’s part of the magic, but also because I do see this as a job.”
Surrounded by bespoke, handmade ballgowns, wigs and headdresses adorned with sequins and feathers, her costumes are all part of the illusion, along with miming in her show. A custom in the north, miming to the greats and inspirations such as Cher, Monroe and Bette Midler and studying their mannerisms adds to the performance, “Why go to all the effort of the illusion of making yourself look like a woman, and then sing as a man?” Having been in charge of Drag Idol in Leeds for eight years, and raising thousands for charity, Danny is now working with York Pride and holding fundraisers. But her presence, and the opening of Monroe’s, has provided a space and entertainment that the community was looking for, “I’ve been told that York only had one gay night a month, and that’s all they had. And now every Friday and Saturday they get a big Las Vegas show on, and Monday to Thursday they’ve got karaoke on, and drag queens…it’s literally gone from one extreme to another. I think that’s good for York.”
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“Be Critical and Original”: The journey to producing T-R-E-M-O-R-S
Only three years ago Maksymilian Fus Mickiewicz was a student at University of York - since his graduation he went back to his hometown of London and via Dazed and Confused and Wallpaper magazine he has since launched his own Architecture Magazine T-R-E-M-O-R-S. Q. What makes you interested in architecture? I guess architecture brings together a lot of disciplines I naturally ebb towards like art, design and politics. I don’t know if there’s one factor I can pin it down to. Q. How would you sum up the ethos of Tremors magazine? Be critical and original. Q. What is the best thing you gained from your time in York? I met a lot of great people and I got the chance to launch a new magazine. Both led to a lot of other super things. Q. In what way did being in York fuel your interest in architecture? I studied History of Architecture at university. I guess that made me hyper aware of the contrast between Gothic and Brutalist structures round the city. Plus fueled my interest further. Do you have a favourite building in York? The concrete squash courts we used for a shoot at the university. It was such a great location. We were convinced we were going to use it for
club night at one point. The whole campus is really amazing. I remember first visiting it and it was totally empty. The only people there were a couple that looked liked they’d just come back from an acid-house night. It looked like something out of sci-fi movie. Q. Classical, modern or neither? High-tech, Post-human, Gothic, Classic, Modern; they’re all great. Q. Is there one key innovation you’d like to see in terms of how we use/experience urban space? I think we need to change our mindsets about quite a lot of things in urban design. A key one at the moment is looking at how to empower users. One simple innovation could be to provide free wi-fi across an entire city. Q. What advice would you give someone looking to set up their own magazine? Do it. And remember it doesn’t have to be in print or even a website. People always say stuff like it’s a crowded market but it’s also a global market, with a huge amount of followers. T-R-EMO-R-S is tiny but people stock it in Taiwan and obscure towns in the US. Even if you don’t make any money you’ll meet interesting people. For me that’s enough of a reason to start a magazine in. Q. What can we look forwards to from Tremors in future? We’re launching into outer-orbit with our new space issue. Keep your eyes peeled. Tremors is available from specialist magazine shops.
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Cardboard, Pop and Paper Plates: The Bright Transcendence of Ian Kirkpatrick
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In a career that has seen him cross the Atlantic, Canadian born Ian Kirkpatrick is a contemporary artist who brings the style of Ancient Greece to the 21st Century. Through his use of sculpture he transcends the usual means, instead of choosing to tell his artistic story via porcelain as favoured by the Ancient Greeks he uses cardboard, paper plates and materials of the like. Ian’s work is not without its detractors though, a phenomenon he first witnessed during his Fine Art degree at University of Victoria. It wasn’t until ten year later that he decided to resume his artistic career. On his reason for stopping he said “Maybe it was because what was going on at the time. In Canada and at the university and where art was at the time, it was something I didn’t really agree with”. An artist stifled by the confines
set by the institutions and the establishment he’d involved himself in; be it his lecturers at university or the peers he had met, why would he decide to come back? It seems it was mainly due to the ‘Renaissance’ in contemporary art, especially in the style Ian has chosen. He seems aware of this Renaissance, mentioning the change: “It is changing now. There’s been a slow increase in the amount of design incorporated in art. For me, the look of the stuff is sort of drawing on design. It’s not strictly graphic design, it’s changed over time”. One reason for this wave of acceptance towards what is considered as newer art styles is the internet. This is a point that Ian agrees with in part, saying “I think it helps acceptance of art that has previously or is still not seen as contemporary.
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Written by Daniel Eggleston, Images by Ben Bentley
If you feel pigeonholed and everyone in authority is telling you it’s not your thing, the internet really does help you see that there are people who do similar things to what you’re trying to do”. The internet has helped him, allowing him to work with galleries he’d never thought he’d be able to. One example is his recent show in Rotterdam which was set up via Facebook. Away from the digital world, his interest truly lies in ancient artefacts as shown with his influences ranging from Greek pottery to Egyptian sarcophagi. These stem from his interests in archaeology as well as the pottery’s ability to as he put it “combine myth as well as what was considered to be contemporary at the time. They could put in all this design and it was still a physical object”. Some that have viewed his work have considered his combination of pop culture
references, as well as the use of cardboard, to be a slight on the ideas of consumerism but Ian didn’t plan it as such. He uses cardboard as a further reference to Grecian vases. “It didn’t make sense (to make vases) as we don’t store things in that same way. The real breakthrough for me was because I suddenly realised that these cardboard boxes are a contemporary container; they store things, they ship things in them and a lot of times they’re covered in a host of decorations”. His reimagining of the Grecian vase in a more contemporary style is certainly an interesting concept and one that definitely is eyecatching and with his work taking him around the world, it seems he and art are finally on the same time schedule.
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Written by Daniel Eggleston, Images by Ben Bentley
Speaking In Tongues: Hip Hop Poetry
In a world where the written word is ever present, poetry has been given quite the stigma. It’s seen as the pastime of students riddled with pretention, loosely writing about how to stick it to the man whilst sitting in the world’s biggest chain of coffee shops. That’s where Speaking in Tongues are trying to be different. With more of an emphasis on performance they intend to bring the hidden writers out of their bedrooms and coffee shops and into the bright spotlight that is performance. Spoken word has seen something of a Renaissance in its acceptance by the creative world and with the creation of the ‘Spoken Word Billboard Awards’ those who do partake in the craft can be awarded for their hard work. Although at the moment ‘Speaking in Tongues’ is just about the performance and with their
first performance at The Creative Chapel being a roaring success it seems they are well on their way. The architect of the concept is Zara Daswani, a current York university student who dreamed up the idea after falling in love with spoken word. “Last summer when I was back home in London, I really got into spoken word. In the Christmas holidays a friend and I went to a workshop called Hip Hop and Chaucer. In six weeks they had to reinterpret a section of Chaucer and turn it into hip hop. A few weeks later I was working in an office and after five cups of coffee I rang up a friend and told him I want to this, I want to do this as soon as we get back to York”. Once she had vocalised her ideas to her friends she realised there was already a creative community that were just waiting for a well-orchestrated output that could house their bedroom written musings and thus their first performance came to fruition.
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One performer was Sean Richards, currently a Masters student at York University. As a theatre student he sees the merits of spoken word, “I think there’s something really disarming about spoken word, less so than music. You’ve got nothing to hide behind really; you’re just saying quite personal thoughts”. Already though, they have seen there is room for expansion. In the next performance they will stay true to their original idea of spoken work but this time with the addition of live music to the performance. “I thought with the next one if people brought instruments, it’d be quite good for people to play whilst performing”. Although this isn’t for everyone as Sean said “I’d find it really distracting as I like to read to the rhythm of my voice, so it’d be difficult to find something that compliments it”. That is the freedom that spoken word allows, even though both are trying to recite
their poetry, the way in which they perform it is really just a personal preference. The addition of music will certainly bring a different dimension to the group. It seems there is definitely an audience for this sort of thing; as Sean puts it, “It was like opening up a floodgate. Originally it was just me, Zara and a few others but once they heard what we were doing they started popping out of the woodwork and saying they’ve been writing and they’d like to perform”. Everything points to “Speaking In Tongues” enjoying continued success, with an ever growing list of spoken word artists all eager to recite their story to a responsive audience, it seems that they are ready to give the people of York the spoken word fix it needs.
Krav Maga Expert George Husar
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Martial Arts in the Modern City
Written by James Arden, Images by Ben Bentley
As I sit in the Melbourne Centre, playing an instrument made from flexible wood and wire from a car tyre, a foot swings past my eyes in a flash, a mere two inches from my face. Normally I wouldn’t abide such behaviour, but this evening I find myself in the welcoming company of the Capoeira in York Community – one of many martial arts clubs available to join in the city. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, lose weight, make friends, become a lethal warrior or all of the above, there is something on offer for everybody. I went on a mission for One&Other to find out about the different ways I could train my unfit, wilting body in these ancient methods of combat. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art incorporating music, dance and acrobatics into a ‘game’ of agility and trickery. Everything is done to traditional music, from the warm-up exercises to the Roda - a circle formed by participants playing instruments and singing while a game goes on in the middle. There is a range of ability, but all are encouraged thanks to the welcoming community spirit. One member, Frank, explains
that the notion of self-awareness extends beyond the physical activity: “It’s not so much a sport, more a philosophy of life. It is a world view – to predict; to get out of harm’s way.” Sat playing my Berimbau, it is obvious Capoeira is more than just a martial art. To dive into it is to feel, as Frank says, “complete.” It is also mesmerising to watch. To learn more, visit www.ciyc.org.uk Krav Maga - Hebrew for ‘contact combat’ - is a self-defence system originally developed for the Israeli Military to provide training for real-world combat situations. Essentially, there are no rules: kicking, biting, shouting, groin and pressurepoint attacks are all allowed. When I arrive at the Spartans Academy session, participants are wearing black clothing sporting the club mantra: Never Surrender. The instructor, George Husar, states that combat should always be a last resort: “If something happens, run or try to calm the situation down. If you are forced to fight, start long range.” After a warm-up, the class are straight into it, kicking opponents away as they approach with pads from all directions. I ask George why combatants use an open
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palm instead of a fist: “It is psychologically intimidating. What’s worse, this or this?” Spiderlike fingers hurl towards my face, blocking my sight. Point made. Shouting and eye gouging are also encouraged in order to disorientate your opponent. Ultimately, Krav Maga is about using tactics to get away with as few injuries as possible; staying two or three steps ahead of your opponent(s). If you want real-world combat training, see: www.kravmaga-academy.co.uk Chokdee Muay Thai is a Thai boxing gym founded by world-title winner Rich Cadden in 2005. Beginning with Judo at a young age, martial arts have always been a big part of Rich’s life: “I would take sabbaticals and go out to live and train in Bangkok – the Mecca of Thai boxing… it was only when I won my first world title that I decided to set up my own gym.” Chokdee (‘good luck’ in Thai) looks to train newcomers in confidence, self-defence and technique. In the ring, Rich explain it is about balance and effect: “Being able to deliver all of your shots in balance with style, and being as effective as possible against your opponent.”
But for Rich, setting up the gym is about more than the sport: “It’s about helping people to achieve goals and aspirations… As a degreequalified engineer, hypnotherapist and trainer, I’m able to break things down at a physical, mental and emotional level. I’ve been blessed in being able to learn all these different traits and skills and now I’m able to pull them all together under Chokdee.” The gym shows no sign of slowing down, winning ‘Best Combat Gym’ at the National Fitness Awards 2013 and now offering Brazilian Ju Jitsu and Olympic Wrestling classes too. For more details, visit www.chokdeeyork. co.uk These clubs only scratch the surface of martial arts and combat clubs in York. If boxing is more your thing, visit York Boxing Club. For Japanese Ju Jistu, try YorkJitsu. For Karate, York Elite is one of several clubs in the city. With so much on offer, there really is no excuse to not transform into that toned and well-disciplined martial artist you’ve always dreamed of seeing in the mirror each morning.
Members of the Melbourne Centre’s Capoeira Community
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Grayson Perry
(Yorkshire Museum)
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Boss Caine
(The Basement)
CREATE14
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20 Feet from Stardom
(York St John University)
(City Screen)
Calendar May 2014 Martin Stephenson +
(The Duchess)
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Tonight’s the Night
(City Screen)
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Saturday Night Lounge
(Knavesmire) Patch and the Giant
(Creative Chapel)
(Betty’s)
YPS Cafe Scientifique
(The Basement)
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(Fibbers)
The Blues Band
(Fibbers)
Paul Hollywood
(York Barbican Centre)
9
YSNMF Carnival!
(St Sampson’s Square)
(Duchess)
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Speaker’s Corner
(The Golden Ball)
Kisses on a Postcard
The Rutles
Spring Festival Brunch 11
Grayson Perry
(Pitcher & Piano)
(Yorkshire Museum)
Steve Cassidy Band
CREATE14
Script Factor
(The Basement) Before I Die
(University of York)
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(York St John University) 14
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(Fairfax House) Dig after Dark
(DIG)
(35 Stonegate)
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Spanish Tapas Workshop
(York Cookery School) York Does Vintage
(MAH)
18
(NCEM) 15
(York St John University) Museum at Night
GCUK Paranormal
Sam Lee & Friends
(Fibbers)
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre) 8
Idiom
Go York Lecture
(York Castle Museum)
We Were Evergreen
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(Grand Opera House) (Fibbers)
(The Exhibition Hotel)
(The Duchess) YO1 Festival
Molton Brown Lunch
Swan Lake Pioneer +
The Spoken Word
(Fibbers)
(Mansion Underground)
5
(Duchess)
Moulettes +
Freakin
(Hyena Lounge)
Electric Eel Shock
(Grand Opera House) Blue Ruin
Craig Campbell
16
Blithe Spirit
(York Theatre Royal)
19
Elvis on Stage
(York Barbican)
James Boaden
Four Stones Deeper
(Fibbers)
20
Sunday Jazz Night
(The Phoenix Inn)
22
Hot 8 Brass Band
(Duchess)
Willy Wonka Workshop
20th Century Boy
Boss Caine
Pub Quiz
(The Basement)
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(The Hop)
Big Fun with Little Trains
(NRM)
26
Living History
(Barley Hall)
Catfish and the 30 Bottleman (Duchess) Henry Priestman +
(The Basement) 27
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre) 24
(Fibbers)
(Duchess)
(Grand Opera House) (The Golden Ball)
Great Man Theory + 29 Amongst Thieves +
High School Musical
(City Screen)
Live Music Night
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Frankie and The Heartstrings (Fibbers)
(York St Mary’s)
20 Feet from Stardom
(York St John University)
(Snickleway)
(York Minster)
(York Cocoa House)
Short Film Showcase
Snickleway Quiz
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Mr Larry Elliott
May Spring Meeting
(York Racecourse)
Sushi Masterclass
(York Cookery School)
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The Importance of Art Prizes (York St. Mary’s)
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Acoustic TV +
(Fibbers)
20
(The Basement)
The Pizza Underground
Chantel McGregor
(Duchess)
(Fibbers)
Calendar June 2014 Open Mic Night
(The Hop)
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Richard III
(Richard III Museum) Blue Rose Code
(Fibbers)
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Tales of Love
(The Guildhall)
Karen Sharp Quartet
(NCEM)
Hidden Cycle
(Micklegate Cemetery)
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Patisserie Workshop
(York Cookery School) New Musical Festival
(Upstage Centre Theatre)
Meredith Towne
(Treasurer’s House)
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13
Sarah Spade +
(NCEM)
In The Beginning...
(York Theatre Royal)
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York Curiouser
Eoforwic to Jorvik
(DIG)
(The Golden Ball)
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Black Dyke Band
(York Barbican)
Sourdough Workshop 15
The Lion King
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre)
(Duchess)
The Thankful Village
Firebird Quartet
Order from Chaos
Lifting the Lid
Mother Said I Never... 12
Chariots of Fire
Festival of Ideas
Nick Oliveri
18th Century
(Fairfax House)
11
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre) (University of York)
(York Cookery School) (The Phoenix)
(York Theatre Royal) (Duchess)
(York Racecourse) 19
Acoustic TV +
(The Basement) Chantel McGregor
(Fibbers)
Andy Jordan +
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Avenue Q
(York Theatre Royal) Quiz Night
(The Golden Ball)
25
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre) (Rowntree Park) Ghosts
23
Dance Dance Dance 29
(Joseph Rowntree Theatre) Summer Fair
(West Bank Park) 26
Open Mic&Jam
(Pocklington Arts Centre)
(Fulford Arms)
Chocolate Tasting Tour
Boulevard St. Leonard
(York Cocoa House)
(St. Leonard’s Place)
The Burning Crows + 27
(Duchess)
A History of Coffee
(The Phoenix Inn)
(DIG) 16
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Race for Life York
(Cityscreen)
Pinocchio
Pedalling to Perfection
(Fulford Sports Pavilion)
Henry IV Part 2
(York Racecourse)
21
Fulford Beer Festival
(NCEM) 14
Soul Provisions
Macmillan Race Day
(Pocklington Arts Centre) 8
(DIG)
(York Racecourse)
(York Theatre Royal) 7
Roman Cemeteries Mid Summer Raceday
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(The Basement) 4
9
(Ron Cooke Hub)
(Grand Opera House)
Coquette
(Fibbers)
(Last Drop Inn)
Evita
(York Boat)
Lonely the Brave
Quiz Night
Kayhan Kalhor
Summer Nights
(Duchess)
(York Theatre Royal)
Fairness Conference
(NCEM)
The Pizza Underground
Morecambe
The Height of Fashion 5
(Fairfax House)
(Fairfax House) 24
Cloud Atlas
(Fibbers)
Song Cycle
(York Minster)
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Music Listings
Courtney Barnett - 14 May The Duchess
Pizza Underground - 2 June The Duchess
Described by Rolling Stone as a ‘hybrid of Kimya Dawson and Kurt Cobain’, Australian singer songwriter Courtney Barnett brings her brand of jangly rock to York. With song topics ranging from panic attacks to masturbation, her appearance at The Duchess is a provcative must.
Very few things could combine pizza, The Velvet Underground and the biggest child star of all time. The Pizza Underground does attempt this though. With a line-up that includes Macaulay Culkin and pizza themed song titles that include “I’m waiting for Delivery Man”, it will certainly be experience when they play Duchess.
Paws at Please Please You - 29 May Basement
Glass Caves EP launch - 6 June Fibbers
YO1 Festival - 4 May Knavesmire
Paws are certainly ones to watch. Having supported such indie rock alumni as Japandroids, We Are Scientists and The Cribs, they came in at Number 4 on Spin Magazine’s Top 50 Best Acts at SXSW Festival 2013, they are truly on the rise.
Glass Caves are a mainstay of York. Whether you’ve seen them busk on the streets or playing at venues around the city, you’ll agree that they are certainly ones to see. With their announcement of their new EP to be released at Fibbers, this is the perfect time to see them.
With last year’s success which saw Rudimental play as headliners, YO1’s line-up has gone from strength to strength. With sets from hip hop heavyweights De La Soul and a DJ set from Sub Focus, for connoisseurs of live music, this surely cannot be missed.
Film Listings
Blue Ruin Jeremy Saulnier
Godzilla Gareth Edwards
Recent winners of the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Blue Ruin is a classic revenge story. It follows a mysterious outsider who returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of revenge. This turns his quiet life upside down as he fights to protect his family.
Rising from the ashes of the critically panned 1998 version comes the 2014 attempt, starring Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston as a nuclear physicist tasked with taking down the behemoth to prevent it from destroying New York City and saving its inhabitants from imminent destruction.
Frank Lenny Abrahamson Michael Fassbender stars as the eponymous Frank, an enigmatic musician who wears a giant papier maché head. Inspired by the comedy character Frank Sidebottom, it tells the story of Jon who joins up with Frank and his band as they aim to appear at South by Southwest Festival.
LUMA Film Festival 2014 Univesity of York Created by a group of students on the inaugural Film & TV production course at the University of York, the LUMA Film Festival invites the public to witness first hand the work that has taken place in the department during the year. 21 & 22 June as part of the University of York’s Festival of Ideas.
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Double Barrel 3: Crane Wife / Monkey’s Paw
Morecambe - 3 - 7 June York Theatre Royal
Hedgepig Theatre presents a double bill of dark pub theatre tales. 19 June: The Tap and Spile 21 June: The Black Swan 22 June: The Black Swan 24 June: The Gillygate
One of the most recognisable faces in comedy is the beloved Eric Morecambe, brought back to life in this hilarious and moving tale which delves into his life from humble beginnings playing Music Halls to his show being watched by 26 million people on Christmas Day. A must see for fans of the late comedian.
Blithe Spirit - 9 - 31 May York Theatre Royal
Pinocchio The Musical - 25 - 28 June Joseph Rowntree Theatre
When first produced, Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit was the most successful shown on the West End and Broadway. Filled with ghostly goings on and written with Coward’s trademark wit and penchant for unforgettable characters, this is your chance to see a true classic.
Based upon the original story, this new production of the beloved fairytale features a live band and original music by North East Composer Dennis Westgate. This captivating adventure follows Pinocchio’s journey as he endeavours to cut his strings.
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Sotano Listings Speakeasy Sessions - 25 May Sotano
Internation Sherry Week - 25 May Sotano
A monthly event harking back to the feel of the old speakeasy joints in the States, we present a mix of originals and covers, the vibe moving from early rhythm and blues tunes, through to styles reminiscent of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac.
International Sherry Week (ISW) invites all sherry lovers to join in a global celebration of Spain’s unique Sherry Wines, and Sotano will be showcasing as many sherries as they can get their hands on.
An opportunity to kick back, sample some of York’s best cocktails and spirits with a backdrop of bourbon-drenched tunes guaranteed to finish your weekend off in style.
The event proves to be a celebration to remember, whether you’re a seasoned sheery drinker or new to this popular drink. Visit isherryweek.com/about for more information
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Comedy Listings
Craig Campbell - 5 May The Duchess
Sarah Millican - 7 May York Barbican
Fans of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand will be aware of Craig Campbell. The Canadian born stand up who supported Frankie Boyle on his UK tour brings his brand of likeable anecdotes and compelling story telling to The Duchess.
Sarah Millican is possibly one of the biggest comedians in the country right now. Although she has received national exposure, her comedy still stays true to her Geordie roots as shown with her new show Home Bird. Her brand of observational comedy is certainly a must see for comedy fans.
The Rutles - 14 May Fibbers They’re known primarily as a Beatles parody that first appeared on Rutland Weekend Television. From these beginnings it spurned the feature film with a cast that included Bill Murray. Throughout it all though, it’s been about the catchy, funny, Beatles-tinged songs.
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Art Listings
Elaine Thomas - 3 May - 2 June & Horace Panter - June According to McGee’s
Kate Walters - ends 26 April New School House Gallery
Elaine Thomas uses acrylic and watercolour to create paints that are reminiscent of ancient frescoes. Horace Panter is widely known for his work as a bassist and founding member of the seminal ska band The Specials. Less well known is the fact he is an accomplished pop artist.
Kate Walter launches her new exhibition ‘A World Revealed’, drawing on aspects of myths, shamanism, Jungian collective unconscious and lucid dreaming in her uncomprising look into female art. She uses watercolour, gum arabic and graphite drawing to show her artistic vision. She will also be leading a drawing workshop April 25.
Sam Brady - 21 May Upstage Centre Youth Theatre
Grayson Perry - 15 May Yorkshire Museum
Create 14 - 13 May - 2 June York St John
Described as having a style that “is friendly, warm and candid”, Sam Brady will be bringing his show to York. As he chronicles the constant struggle for him to be kind, his show uses anecdotes that Broadway Baby said would make an audience “feel a little less cynical about life”.
The Turner Prize-winning artist brings his family friendly bear event to York. Activities include making clay bears and costume making, face painting and learning how to catch a salmonbear style! Make sure you bring your bears along for an evening of games and fun.
Create 14 is the annual showcase of York St. John University students’ projects and achievements. Underpinning the work is a sense of creativity, of walking through a landscape of imagination, to celebrate and to challenge perceptions of knowledge.
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Edible Bike Rides - 31 May - June 28 Citywide
Macmillan York Race Day - 14 June York Racecourse
The Tour De France has truly hit York with a host of events occurring under the moniker of ‘Incredible Edible Bike Rides’. The bike rides occurring all around York with the offer of dried fruits, healthy snacks and a quiz at the races conclusion. It’s a Tour de York with a twist.
Macmillan Cancer will be continuing their biggest event. York Race Day is coming up to their 44th year and has raised almost £6 million. Go along and help support the nurses who really help people with a truly terrible disease and the families affected by it.
York Against Cancer - 11 June St Crux
York Pride - 21 June Citywide
York Against Cancer will work in collaboration with St Crux to provide a bric-a-brac sale. They are currently looking for donations of cakes, books and bric-a-brac. The money collected from these going to York Against Cancer. Tea, coffee and lunches are available to help raise money for a vital charity.
An event that has year by year gotten larger, York Pride 2014 is going to be a big event. The theme this year is ‘Free to be LGBT’, with an emphasis on the three age strands. With the news about the LGBT community in Russia this is very relevent. It’s set to be a great event for the LGBT community and York as a whole.
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