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Performance Ellie Harrison presents
The Grief Series Ellie Harrison is a Leeds-based artist and performance maker. She is currently working on a sequence of seven works entitled The Grief Series. As part of a special residency at The Carriageworks (supported by Emerge and Freshly Picked), she presents the first two pieces in the series, with accompanying talks and workshops.
Etiquette of Grief
The Reservation
A step by step guide for how to deal with bereavement. Thousands struggled to cope with the loss of Princess Diana, Jade Goody, Michael Jackson and even, occasionally, their own loved ones. Ellie knows it can be difficult to express feelings of anger, sadness and loss. She would like to provide some moral support, Dutch courage and perhaps a musical accompaniment to inspire you at this testing time. The piece will be accompanied by guest speaker event Breaking the Ice. Before the performance, a professional clinician will join Ellie to discuss creative and therapeutic practices in relation to overcoming trauma and grief.
The Reservation is recruiting now for interns to work in their specialist facility. We are looking for compassionate, open-minded people looking to gain experience in the care profession. Could this be you? Apply now and make a difference. This intimate performance for three people at a time peeks behind closed doors and asks if there is a time and place for expressions of extreme emotion? This site-responsive performance takes place at The Queen’s Hotel, Leeds City Centre. Full details will be given on booking.
Thur 10 November
upstairs@thecarriageworks: Breaking the Ice 6.30pm; performance 7.45pm Tickets: £9 (£7 concessions) Breaking the Ice is free, but please reserve a place at Box Office
Poetry
Box Office: 0113 224 3801 Chapman and Scarecrow present
The Leeds Independent Presses Poetry Festival (LIPPfest) presents its inaugural festival with an exhilarating day of poetry and writing. We have 25 of the best new and established poets in the country including Fiona Sampson, Peter Sansom, Amanda Dalton, Kei Miller, Clare Shaw, Allison McVety, along with a special reading by poets from Leeds based press, Peepal Tree, to celebrate their 25th anniversary. There will be writing workshops, talks, and other events (many of which will be free). A book fair will also provide the opportunity to browse a range of literature not found in your average book shop. www.lippfest.co.uk
Just Fair Laugh presents
Developed with support from Emerge Leeds, The Queen’s Hotel, Arts Council England, Stockton ARC and Theatre in the Mill, Bradford
Come and watch some of the top comedians from the UK comedy circuit clean up their act. This is the only show in town with a swear box… The full line-up will be announced soon –see our website for further details. The evening is hosted by Tony Vino. A finalist in 2006 Funny Bones competition, Tony has enjoyed recognition as a comedian and notably comedy compere of renown.
Fri 18 November
The Queen’s Hotel: Every half hour, 4.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets: £4 www.qhotels.co.uk
Emerge Workshop: Pleasure, Play and Patience Strategies for making solo and devised performance This workshop equips participants with tools for generating material for solo and collaborative performance. Ellie’s particular brand of solo performance searches for the sincere in the seemingly synthetic and blends autobiography with pop culture to challenge notions of authenticity and ownership.
Sat 12 November
The Carriageworks: 2pm – 5pm Tickets: £3
Comedy
“Uplifting style, great delivery and consistently funny throughout” BBC MANCHESTER ON TONY VINO
Sat 24 September
Whole Venue: 10am – 8.30pm Tickets: £3
Thur 27 October
upstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.30pm Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions)
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