WHAT’S ON January – April 2025
As we enter the New Year, Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is thrilled to present a lineup of exhibitions and events that reflect our community’s rich heritage, artistic innovation and cultural vibrancy.
We begin the year by continuing the South Downs Open exhibition, a stunning showcase of over 150 works by artists from across the region. South Downs Open is a selling exhibition and a chance to acquire high-quality, affordable art from artists across the region. Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
From February, we delve into the work of the internationally renowned bookbinder Roger Powell OBE who worked from his bindery in Froxfield for over four decades in Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding. This one-of-a-kind exhibition combines historical objects with contemporary design, offering a fascinating glimpse into Powell’s life, legacy and unparalleled craftsmanship. Discover the best in modern-day bookbinding with over 20 uniquely bound books by members of Designer Bookbinders who are the leading practitioners in the field today.
Explore our Live Music and Theatre Programme in 2025 for unique performances at the Museum and Art Gallery. We have a lineup of folk and acoustic concerts from local and internationally touring bands. Mark your calendar for our theatre productions including Chopped Liver and Unions, an empowering drama about Sara Wesker’s fight for workers’ rights and The Silence of Snow, Mark Farrelly’s gripping portrayal of writer Patrick Hamilton.
Join us at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery as we celebrate art, history and culture in all its forms. Explore the What’s On page of our website to see our full range of events and keep up to date with the latest information by joining our emailing list.
All information is correct at the time of publication, but events are subject to change. Please note that outdoor events take place regardless of the weather (unless considered dangerous).
ABOUT US
Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is an accredited, independent museum and registered charity. Established in 1999, it underwent a £4 million redevelopment in 2020 – 2021, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A rare example of a restored Victorian Justice Heritage site, our permanent collections include an Archaeology Collection and Social History Collection relating to Petersfield and the surrounding area, the Flora Twort Art Collection, a Photography Collection (including the Don Eades Photographic Archive) and a Fashion and Textiles Collection (including the Bedales Historic Dress Collection), as well as a Reference Archive. The Flora Twort Gallery is a dedicated art gallery with an ambitious fine art and contemporary craft exhibition programme and an inclusive public programme. We are also home to the Tim Wilton-Steer Collection of works by and about the poet Edward Thomas, housed in The Edward Thomas Study Centre.
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THE COFFEE SHOP
Open to the public Tuesday to Saturday | 9.30am-4.00pm | Seasonal menus
Take a moment to unwind in our welcoming Coffee Shop, the perfect complement to your visit. Open year-round, we proudly serve a variety of expertly brewed coffees crafted using beans from local roasters, along with an enticing selection of teas and warming seasonal specials.
Whether you’re after a comforting classic, a spiced winter brew or a rich hot chocolate, there’s always something to help you embrace the season.
Pair your drink with a tempting range of sweet and savoury treats. Each item is carefully chosen to enhance your visit, whether you’re stopping by for a quick pick-meup or a cosy break on a chilly day. Follow the Coffee Shop Instagram to keep up to date with our seasonal selection of drinks.
Find the Coffee Shop by walking through the green gate on the left side of the Museum and Art Gallery. We welcome everyone with a selection of kid-friendly snacks, toys and books, with the Courtyard available for your little ones to run around safely. Dogs are also welcome on leads in the Courtyard and Coffee Shop.
Great coffee
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Highly recommend stopping by and getting a latte!
(Coffee Shop Visitor)
THE SHOP
Open to the public Tuesday to Saturday | 10.00am-5.00pm |
Find your one-stop shop for gifts in Petersfield at our Shop, located at the front of our Museum and Art Gallery. We host a range of products, taking inspiration from our latest exhibitions, special collections, local history and the beautiful South Downs landscape. We proudly offer an ever-changing range of locally sourced gifts, high-quality stationery, seasonal cards, unusual books, educational toys, and much more! Follow our Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date with our latest seasonal products and offerings.
THE EDWARD THOMAS STUDY CENTRE
Open to the public Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am-3.30pm, or by appointment at other times
The Edward Thomas Study Centre is the home of a collection of books, art, artefacts and other items reflecting the life and continuing influence of poet, writer and literary critic Edward Thomas.
Attracted by the landscape and the South Downs, Thomas and his family lived in Steep, near Petersfield for ten years, from 1906 to 1916. Discover the life and times of Edward Thomas and see our library of poetry and prose holding works by and about the writer.
by Gill Shaw
EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTION DISPLAYS
Entry to all exhibitions is included in the admission price and is available to pre-book online or at our Welcome Desk located in the Shop. Concession tickets are available.
22 October 2024 –
1 February 2025
Included in admission price
The South Downs Open exhibits nearly 150 artworks by over 120 artists who are inspired by the South Downs region. Celebrate the beauty of the South Downs with paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, textiles and ceramics that draw inspiration from across the South Downs region, from Old Winchester Hill in Hampshire to Beachy Head, in East Sussex.
South Downs Open is a selling exhibition. It is a chance to acquire high-quality, affordable art and support artists from across the region.
*Please note that artworks purchased from the South Downs Open will only be available for collection after the exhibition concludes in February 2025.
We are delighted to announce that Sara Lee is the winner of the South Downs Open with her work Restore, 2024. Lee predominantly works with drawing, pastel and print. Lee writes,
‘Restore is both a reference to the oftenreassuring nature of being in outdoor environments and a reminder for us all to be aware of our need to take responsibility for its care.’
Book tickets: https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
The prize is a solo exhibition at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery and we look forward to working with Sara on her future exhibition.
Visitors can vote for their favourite South Downs Open entry for the People’s Choice Award. The winning artist will receive £250 prize and will be announced when the exhibition concludes in February 2025 on our website and social media.
The Horsewoman
22 October 2024 – 3 May 2025
Collection Display included in admission price
Two superb riding outfits from the early twentieth century are on display from our Fashion and Textiles Collection: a beautifully tailored women’s habit for riding side saddle (aside) and a styled woman’s jacket and breeches for riding cross saddle (astride). Together, they demonstrate changes in fashion and attitudes in the equestrian world.
We are also proud to display Artemis, 2024, a recent bronze sculpture by prominent artist Holly Hickmore. Hickmore is based in West Meon, Hampshire, and her love of the countryside equals her passion for sculpture. Her horse sculptures are renowned for capturing the spirit of power and movement.
Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding
18 February 2025 – 3 May 2025
Included in admission price
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Roger Powell (1896 – 1990), the internationally renowned bookbinder, in Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding. From his Froxfield bindery near Petersfield, for over four decades, Powell redefined the craft of bookbinding, blending tradition and innovation to create works of enduring beauty and significance.
Explore Powell’s remarkable career including his connection to a tradition that links back to William Morris and the Kelmscott Press, his rebinding of the Book of Kells and conservation work following the 1966 Florence flood, which damaged thousands of books in the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze. Through rarely seen fine bindings from private collections, Bound Together offers a unique glimpse into Powell’s career, his mastery of the craft and his legacy in the world of bookbinding today.
Complementing this are 20 stunning creations from Designer Bookbinders, showcasing the artistry and skill of today’s leading practitioners. Celebrate the timeless craft of bookbinding, where history and innovation are bound together.
Curator Tours
4 March, 1 April and 29 April 2025 | 9:30am-10:15am
Standard: £8
Includes Museum and Art Gallery admission.
Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive inside look at Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding. Enjoy a 45-minute conversation-led tour and guided walk through the current exhibition, delving into the stories behind the objects and curatorial process. Learn about Roger Powell, his contributions to the craft and the art of bookbinding, past and present.
Exhibition Documentary Screenings
Standard: £10 | Museum Friend: £8 | Museum Supporter: FREE
Delve deeper into our exhibition with our selection of themed documentaries in our historic courthouse. Our Documentary Screenings include:
l Admission to Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding on the day/ evening of the screening
l Free small popcorn
l Licensed bar located in the Coffee Shop
l Mid-screening interval to top up drinks and grab some more popcorn.
These documentary screenings have been made possible thanks to the support of The Society of Bookbinders.
Documentary Screening: Seventy Years in Bookbinding - A Portrait of Bernard Middleton
11 March 2025
Screening 2.30pm-5:00pm (Doors & Bar Open: 2.00pm)
1 May 2025 | Screening
7.00pm-9.30pm (Doors & Bar Open: 6.00pm)
Bernard C. Middleton, M.B.E.,
F.S.A is one of the most skilled craftsman of our time. His extraordinary career has now spanned some seventy years, as bookbinder, teacher and writer.
Bernard looks back on his long and varied life in bookbinding, which began at the Central School of Arts & Crafts in 1938. He remembers his apprenticeship years at the British Museum and reflects on his time spent as the manager of Zaehnsdorf’s.
Documentary Screening:
Maureen Duke - The Life and Work of a Bookbinder
27 March 2025
Screening: 7.00-8.30pm (Doors & Bar Open: 6.00pm)
29 April 2025| Screening: 2.30pm-4.00pm (Doors & Bar Open: 2.00pm)
Maureen Duke is one of the most respected bookbinders and teachers of our time. Over a career spanning more than sixty years she has introduced many students to this special craft. She has travelled widely, taking bookbinding to new audiences around the world, has written extensively on the subject and has been a pioneer in book restoration.
With his characteristically understated humour, his sharp mind and thoughtful observations on the he craft that he loves, Bernard gives us a truly fascinating, often moving and always enjoyable insight into his remarkable world.
She takes us on a tour of her extraordinary bindery, which she has occupied for the last forty years and in a special feature demonstrates some of her favourite techniques which have evolved over many years at the bench.
With a combination of modesty, humour and sure command of her subject, Maureen gives us a rare glimpse into her fascinating world.
Michael Craig-Martin
20 May – 13 September 2025
Includes Museum and Art Gallery admission.
One of the best-known artists of his generation, and also highly influential or the next, Michael Craig-Martin (b.1941) has been celebrated worldwide for his conceptual artworks that are instantly recognisable. The Irishborn artist’s creations continue to excite and provoke in equal measure, and as a Goldsmiths Tutor he has been credited as helping foster the Young British Artists who were students at the time.
For over four decades, CraigMartin has been bringing bright and psychedelic colours to his exploration of the relationship between real objects and their depictions, highlighting the transitory nature of objects in 21st century contemporary life. The prints include depictions of headphones, lightbulbs and trainers and invite the viewer to consider the transitory items that fill the world around us.
Inspired by our Exhibitions and Collection Displays, experience the process behind the art with our artist-led creative and art workshops. Workshops suitable for all levels, abilities and participants aged 14+
Contemporary Capitals with Jan Pickett
1 March 2025| 10.30am- 4.00pm
Standard: £60 | Museum Friend: £55 | Museum Supporter: £50
Discover the art of traditional calligraphy in this hands-on workshop, led by artist Jan Pickett, focusing on the creation of decorative capitals. Delightful to draw and wonderful to decorate, these free-flowing letters have been found breathing life into manuscripts for thousands of years. Constructed using a series of basic shapes in different combinations, Jan will lead you through the process, from the initial construction of the forms to their embellishment with watercolours and even a little gold!
The Ancient Art of Ebru the Art of Paper Marbling with Ebru Kocak
15 March 2025| Morning Workshop: 10.00am-12.30pm | Afternoon Workshop: 1.00pm-3.30pm
Standard: £75 | Museum Supporter & Friend: £70
Dive into the vibrant world of paper marbling in this creative, hands-on workshop with artist Ebru Kocak. Discover the ancient art of floating colourful inks on water to create intricate, swirling patterns, then transfer your designs onto paper. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop explores a foundational understanding and skills to create authentic Turkish marbled paper. Marbling Art has been closely linked to bookbinding for centuries, and this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to produce unique artworks for your bookbinding projects or personal creations.
Ribbon Journal and Japanese-Style Notebook with Rachel Ward-Sale
5 April 2025 | 10.30am-4.00pm
Standard: £65 | Museum Supporter & Friend: £60
Create your own beautiful handmade journals in this workshop celebrating the art of bookbinding. Learn to craft a ribbon-bound journal and a soft-cover Japanese-style notebook, exploring techniques that blend practicality with elegance. You will master folding, stitching and decorative binding methods, leaving with two personalised creations perfect for journaling, sketching or gifting. Ideal for all skill levels, this workshop is a delightful way to explore the world of handmade books.
Standing at the Crossroads – A Very Short Introduction to Petersfield
30 April 2025 | 10.30am12.00pm
Standard: £6.00
Museum Friend: £5.00
Museum Supporter: FREE
Discover more about the historic market town of Petersfield and the role that routes and pathways have played in its history. Embark on a captivating journey through the history of Petersfield. Immerse yourself in the tales of a town that has evolved over 1,000 years, from its humble origins as a small settlement at the crossroads of ancient trackways to the vibrant market town it proudly stands as today.
Beating the BoundsWalking Petersfield’s Medieval Boundary
28 May 2025 | 10.00am-12.30pm
Standard: £6.00
Museum Friend: £5.00
Museum Supporter: FREE
Beating the Bounds is an ancient custom, enforced before Norman times and still observed in some English parishes, where a group from the community would walk the boundary of the parish. Whilst there is no recorded evidence that this ceremony took place in Petersfield, there are maps that show the ancient boundaries of the borough and parish. Join us in this ancient tradition for a springtime history-led walk!
Creative Saturday Family Workshops
Free to attend, book via our website.
Enjoy our FREE monthly Creative Saturday Family Workshops where you and your little ones can get creative at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery. Inspired by our exhibitions and collections, explore art techniques, crafting projects and poetry-inspired creations suitable for all ages and abilities.
Nature Inspired Geli Printing
22 February 2025 | Morning Workshop: 10.30am-12.00pm | Afternoon Workshop: 1.30pm-3.00pm
Experiment with colours, patterns and textures as you craft your own geli printing masterpieces. Create beautifully textured artwork inspired by the natural world and the poetry of Edward Thomas.
Book tickets: https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
The Art of Bookbinding
29 March 2025 | Morning Workshop: 10.30am-12.00pm
In this hands-on family workshop, you and your little ones will explore the fascinating world of bookmaking. Inspired by our exhibitions and collections, as well as the beauty of poetry, you’ll have the chance to craft something truly unique together. What stories will your book hold? There’s only one way to find out.
Creating in Clay
26 April 2025 | Morning Workshop: 10.30am-12.00pm
Let your creativity run wild in this hands-on family workshop inspired by Artemis featured in our current exhibition, The Horsewoman. Using clay, you’ll learn basic sculpting techniques to create your own unique masterpiece. Whether it’s an elegant figure, a playful animal, or an abstract creation, this workshop is perfect for all ages and abilities.
Brick-Fest
25 January 2025 | 10:00am5:00pm (last admission 4:00pm)
Normal admission prices | Kids go free!
Join us as we celebrate international Lego Day and shine a light on our own hometown treasure, Minibrix. Build and create your way through the galleries with craft stations throughout the Museum and Art Gallery. Great for Lego and Minibrix fans of all ages!
Spring Half-Term Holiday Activities
18 February-22 February 2025 |
Normal admission prices | Kids go free!
Inspired by Bound Together:
Modern British Bookbinding, enjoy a range of creative workshops and hands-on activities for all ages during the school holidays. Explore the art of bookbinding by creating artworks that you can take home. Perfect for family fun!
Easter Holiday Activities
8 April-19 April 2025 |
Normal admission prices | Kids go free!
Hop into creativity this Easter with a range of fun, family-friendly activities during the school holidays! Inspired by the season and our Bound Together: Modern British Bookbinding exhibition, children and families can enjoy hands-on, bookbinding crafts and Easter-themed activities. Celebrate Easter while exploring the art of books and creativity!
We provide a range of interactive, creative learning sessions for children under 5 and their families. Our programme is designed alongside a child development expert and a teacher, with sessions aimed at improving children’s well-being and promoting the development of key skills.
Museum Mischief Makers
Most Mondays, except bank holidays | 10.00am–11.00am Check our website for upcoming dates and session themes.
Free to attend, book via our website.
Join us with your little ones for a unique opportunity to explore the Museum and Art Gallery in an interactive, sensory and sometimes messy way! Activities encourage complete freedom of expression. No rules - just fun!
Book tickets: https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Toddler Takeover XIII:
The Easter Bunny’s Bonanza 4 April 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm Normal admission prices | Kids go free!
Hop into springtime fun with our Easter Bunny Bonanza, a special day just for toddlers! With the Museum and Art Gallery closed to the public, your little ones can explore, play and enjoy a host of festive activities.
Join in the excitement with crafts, courtyard play, and our lively Bunny Hop Disco, perfect for burning off some bunny energy! Enjoy story time together and make magical memories as your under-5s laugh, create and discover in a welcoming, playful environment.
We visit every week, and the sessions are always brilliant –the kids love it!
Retro Games Day
Drop in and play sessions in our Coffee Shop
FREE event, no admission required Dive into nostalgia with our Coffee and Retro Games Days! Embark on a journey down memory lane with our Retro Games Days, where pixels meet passion and classic gaming reigns supreme!
Listed consoles and games are subject to change.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
11 January 2025
10.00am-4.00pm
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System – released in Europe in 1992, the SNES was Nintendo’s second programable home console and was designed to accommodate the ongoing development of a variety of enhancement chips integrated into game cartridges to be more competitive for the next generation. Games available to play include:
Super Mario Kart, Metroid Prime, Super Mario World and Street Fighter II.
Atari 2600
22 February 2025
10.00am-4.00pm
No one did more to establish the presence of video games in the home than Atari and the Atari 2600, released in 1977, was a major driving force. One of the very first consoles to have changeable cartridges to allow players to choose from a range of games. Games available to play: Space Invaders and Pac-Man.
Sony PlayStation
29 March 2025
10.00am-4.00pm
Released in 1995, Sony’s PlayStation was the first games console to use CD’s for its games, giving it an advantage over previous cartridgebased consoles. It was the first console to sell over 100 million units, which it did in under 10 years!
Games Available to play: Rayman, Crash Bandicoot, Hercules and Tomb Raider II.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
3 May 2025 | 10.00am-4.00pm
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System – released in Europe in 1992, the SNES was Nintendo’s second programable home console and was designed to accommodate the ongoing development of a variety of enhancement chips integrated into game cartridges to be more competitive for the next generation. Games available to play include: Super Mario Kart, Metroid Prime, Super Mario World and Street Fighter II.
Tickets are available to purchase from our What’s On webpage, at the Welcome Desk, or on the door (subject to availability). To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking in advance. Our fully licensed bar located in the Coffee Shop is open throughout each live music event.
Piazzolla Duo ft. Janek Pentz and Piotr Zubek
6 March 2025 | 8.00pm–9.30pm
(Doors and Bar Open: 7.30pm)
Standard: £18 | Museum Supporters and Friends: £15
Piazzolla Duo is an internationally acclaimed musical phenomenon that delights with its originality. With fans across Great Britain, Poland and Italy, the duo is not afraid of experimentation, playing with sound and improvisation - boldly combining the finesse of jazz vocals with the unique sound of fingerstyle guitar.
The exceptional synergy of Argentine temperament and Slavic sensitivity takes you to a world of previously unknown sounds with guitar virtuoso Janek Pentz and multi-award-winning vocalist Piotr Zubek sharing covers of rediscovered, forgotten songs by Astor Piazzolla.
Poetry in Motion and Open Mic
13 March 2025 | 7.30pm-9.15pm
(Doors & Bar Open: 7.00pm)
Standard: £12 | Museum Friend: £10 | Students: £8 | Museum Supporter: £8
Enjoy an evening of jazz and roots music, song and poetry to inspire and entertain. Kick off the night with performances by Charlotte Glasson, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist band leader who plays the saxophone, the penny whistle, the violin and even the musical saw. Guitarist Chris Hardy will continue the evening by setting poetry to music and wrapping up our performances will be poet Barry Smith sharing his poetry. We will then turn the mic over to you for our public open mic* night with a chance to share your written word and poetry!
*Participate in our Open Mic
Pre-booking is recommended to secure your reading slot for the evening, but there will be an opportunity to sign up on the evening to allow everyone to share their work.
Book tickets: https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Amy Goddard
22 March 2025 | 8.00pm–10.00pm (Doors & Bar Open: 7.30pm)
Standard: £12 | Museum Supporters and Friends: £10
Originally from South Wales and now based in Hampshire, Amy Goddard is a folk artist with a flair for story songs. Her vocals have been likened to Sandy Denny and Joni Mitchell for their clear, pure and almost fragile sound. Amy stands out as an artist across disciplines, designing her own album covers and even performing on a handcrafted guitar.
Wonderful new singer-songwriter. One to watch!
(Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales)
The Kimberleys
25 April 2025 | 7.30pm–9.30pm (Doors & Bar Open: 7.00pm)
Standard: £12 | Museum
Supporters and Friends: £10
The Kimberleys, a husbandand-wife duo, have become recognized as authentic and original interpreters of the traditional folk repertoire. Their second album, “The Shape of A Year,” has further solidified their reputation, combining distinctive voices and harmonies that evoke the spirit of the 60’s and 70’s folk revival while offering fresh, original arrangements. Their sound appeals to both traditional folk enthusiasts and those less familiar with the genre.
Critically acclaimed for their ability to breathe new life into wellknown songs, The Kimberleys deliver performances rich in musical excellence and charismatic presence. Their work is part of a quiet revolution, reshaping traditional songs to reflect modern life, making them relevant for today’s audiences.
Even if you think you know a song inside out you’ll find something here to make you think again. (Folking.com)
Join us for our one-of-a-kind backdrop for theatre productions hosted in the historic courthouse, or our outdoor courtyard. Perfect for an intimate performance, get there early to grab the best seat in the house! Remember, our Coffee Shop is open throughout the show as a fully licensed bar. Our wide range of beverages ensures there’s something for everyone!
(The Real Chris Sparkle)
Chopped Liver and Unions
Presented by Blue Fire Theatre Co.
8 March 2025 | 4.30pm-6.00pm (Doors & Bar Open 4.00pm) | 7.30pm-9.00pm (Doors & Bar Open 7.00pm)
Standard: £15 | Museum Supporters & Friends: £12
“The world is changed by the women you push too far.”
(Mark Aspen Reviews)
(Edinburgh Reporter)
It’s 1956 and the global political climate is uncertain. In the UK, Sara Wesker is writing a letter, reflecting on her life filled with struggle and triumph. Back in the day, Sara led the “singing strikers of 1928” to fight for better working conditions for female garment workers in the East End. She was a fierce advocate for workers’ rights, fighting at the iconic Battle of Cable Street, inspiring a generation of playwrights and embroiling herself in a high-profile love affair. But did her love of the cause cost her the love of her life? And was it worth it?
This 5-star reviewed, OffFest nominated play featuring some of the iconic songs sung on Sara’s picket lines, has sold out in New York, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in theatres across the UK.
On International Women’s Day, join us in celebrating the remarkable, yet largely forgotten, life of this trailblazing woman. Her story deserves to be heard — and now it will be.
Book tickets: https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
Written and performed by Mark Farrelly
Directed by Linda Marlowe 17 April 2025 | 7.30pm-8.30pm (Doors & Bar Open 7.00pm)Standard: £15 | Museum Supporters & Friends: £12
Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd’s End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years. Patrick Hamilton was a dazzling success in his twenties, producing hit plays Rope (filmed by Hitchcock), Gaslight (which gave us the modern term ‘gaslighting’) and classic novels Hangover Square and The Slaves of Solitude. But Hamilton was also an alcoholic, whose wit darkened as his inner and outer worlds collapsed.
Covering the entire sweep of Hamilton’s thrilling life and writing, The Silence of Snow entertains and challenges, asking: why do so many of us get through life without feeling we ever truly knew another person?
Unmissable! An extraordinary, beyond accomplished piece of writing, performed faultlessly. This is a spellbinding event (Everything Theatre)
“Phenomenal. What a performance! (Sardines Magazine)
“An outstanding piece that crams so much emotion and sheer acting skill into the hour (Weekend Notes)
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