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The Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries in Medway A major part of iCCi’s work takes place in Medway.

The University of Kent has a campus in Medway and we are a proud supporter of the Medway City of Culture 2025 bid. In partnership with Medway City Council and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, iCCi is also working on the Docking Station, a major new digital hub initiative for the dockyard.

To find out more go to kent.ac.uk/iCCi

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ART31 is a vision created with, by, and for young people aged 13-25 in Kent.

We believe that amazing arts and culture is a human right and want to make sure every young person gets the chance to get involved. ART31 empowers young people to achieve their creative potential and makes young people equal partners in any decision making that affects them.

Gulbenkian Arts Centre is home to ART31, where we run various youth projects. We also work closely with partners who deliver activity across Kent.

ART31 is funded by Arts Council England and Kent County Council.

With ART31 young people aged 13-25 across Kent can….

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TAKE PART

“Youth theatre created a space where I felt I could be myself more than any other environment in my life during the time I was there. It remains one of the more important things that have happened to me so far.”

TAKE THE LEAD

“There is so much trust put into us. We’ve been given some freedom and it’s resulted in... just the best experience.”

TAKE ON THE WORLD

“ART31 has very much opened my eyes to being able to enjoy and work in the creative industries, and definitely made me more confident in myself and my ideas.”

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Join the ART31 mailing list via Gulbenkian’s website

Email creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk to sign up

Some of the free ART31 activity that takes place at Gulbenkian Arts Centre: Youth Theatre – for ages 13-15 and 16-18, Wednesday evenings

Gulbenkian Young Company – an auditioned company aged 13-19 creating their own production for the National Theatre Connections Festival

Gulbenkian Performance Company – a new theatre-making ensemble for ages 18-25, Monday evenings

KRAN Fam – a drama group with members of Kent Refugee Action Network

TECH31 – workshops in technical theatre during school holidays, ages 13-25

SCREEN31 – workshops in filmmaking during school holidays, ages 13-25

Square Pegs Arts – weekly drama club for people aged 16-25 who have a learning disability, autism or who struggle to fit in with mainstream activities, monthly singing for all abilities, aged 14+ & a monthly Accessible Film Club on Saturdays

ART31 Generate – is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25. They steer ART31's governance, influence arts policy and practice and plan and programme events including the annual ART31 Youth Takeover Festival

All activity is free to access, thanks to ART31 funders Arts Council England and Kent County Council.

Email creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk to find out more or register interest in any of these groups.

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Our

Music department

Based in the award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Building on the Canterbury campus, the Music department presents a vibrant programme of extra-curricular music-making, open to all students and staff at the University. From orchestral works to big band swing, choral concerts, Musical Theatre, chamber opera and more, from our outstanding concert-hall to Canterbury Cathedral and Deal Memorial Bandstand, there are plenty of opportunities to rehearse and perform, whatever you study.

The Music Performance Scholarships are also open to talented instrumentalists and singers, offering a cash bursary and the opportunity to continue with instrumental or singing lessons, as part of being involved in musical life at the University. Our practice-rooms are available for use throughout the year, including a dedicated band-room for amplified instruments.

For details about Music department activities and Music Performance Scholarships, please visit kent.ac.uk/music Tickets for events can be booked online at thegulbenkian.co.uk

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Free Lunchtime Concert Series: Autumn

University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

Kindly sponsored by Furley Page Solicitors

Daniel Harding conductor Mendelssohn Symphony no.1 Handel Messiah

Jonathan Mayer (sitar), Denis Kucherov (tabla) When: Weds 20 Oct, 1.10pm

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

When: Saturday 2 April, 7pm

Tickets: TBC

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Summer Music Week

University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra: Tidings of Comfort and Joy A sparkling seasonal concert brimming with the spirit of Christmas; from Tchaikovsky’s enduringly popular ballet score, The Nutcracker Suite,to celebrations of Christmas carols in Vaughan Williams’ choral fantasia (with soloist Simon Thorpe) and Hely-Hutchinson’s festive orchestral pot pourri, a programme guaranteed to fill Colyer-Fergusson Hall with festive cheer.

When: Sat 11 Dec

University Concert Band and Big Band Ian Swatman conductor

The Deptford Rivieras; Phil Veacock (tenor saxophone), Gary Baldwin (hammond organ), Alan Savage (drums) When: Weds 8 Dec, 1.10pm

Tickets: TBC

Venue: The Nave, Canterbury Cathedral

Asako Morikawa (viol) When: Weds 10 Nov, 1.10pm

When: Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm

The Music department’s annual musical farewell to the academic year, featuring many of its ensembles performing both on and off-campus – details in April When: Friday 3 June – Saturday 11 June Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: TBC

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Christmas Swingalong The University Big Band under the irrepressible Ian Swatman delivers its annual Christmas cracker of a concert, featuring seasonal swing and some of the cheesiest Christmas classics to spread a little cheer.

University Big Band Ian Swatman conductor When: Weds 15 December, 5.15pm Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

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Tickets: £5

Lunchtime Concert Series Sponsors

Gulbenkian Café Weclome back to our Café, with a smart new look and dedicated performance space.

The kitchen still serves up delicious, locally sourced food and we still deliver the best coffee from Canterbury’s own Garage Coffee.

Gulbenkian Cinema We are Canterbury’s independent cinema, screening a divrse range of films, from blockbusters to arts house, plus live-streamed performances from Royal Opera House, National Theatre and more.

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Tickets & Information Ticket Office Opening Hours (vary with programme)

Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NB Tel: 01227 769 075 (see opening hours below) Free booking online: thegulbenkian.co.uk Email: Boxoffice@kent.ac.uk

How to find us https://www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/your-visit

Monday to Friday 5-8pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 8pm

Parking Discounts Concessions Where advertised apply to children aged under 12, young people aged 12-25, full and part time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens, disabled person and a companion. Proof of status may be required.

Schools Gulbenkian has a school network which supports group visits and teacher training. Please contact creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk for more information.

Family shows Gulbenkian welcomes children with a valid ticket and accompanied by an adult at all times. Age ranges are provided as a guide and we ask you to consider whether the show is suitable for your child.

Baby-on-lap-tickets - £1 tickets for age 0-18 months are available on selected family shows.

Access www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/your-visit/access We now have a dedicated Access Membership Scheme, with members able to wheelchair spaces and carer tickets for free online (when available).

We offer wheelchair spaces in all our venues (booking essential), dedicated parking spaces, level access through automatic doors to the theatre, foyer and bar, disabled accessible toilet.

Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park.

For Gulbenkian customers attending events between Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm please park in the Visitor Pay and Display car parks on Campus. The nearest Visitor Pay and Display is the Central Visitor Car Park.

When attending events we strongly recommend customers to allow extra time to find your space and park in designated parking spaces only. Please be advised that yellow lines on campus are enforced and we advise customers to park in designated car parking spaces.

Coach/Mini bus parking Safe, convenient drop off points are available close to the Gulbenkian. Please contact the Tickets & Information boxoffice@kent.ac.uk and let us know in advance how many vehicles/coaches and what size they are so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Bus Service A regular bus service operates from Canterbury City centre to the University. Please see www.stagecoachbus.com We do not charge a booking fee, please make a donation when you book.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

We offer an infrared audio system for audience members who are hard of hearing. Headsets available from the Ticket & Information office.

If you would like a text copy of this brochure in large type please email boxoffice@kent.ac.uk

All information and dates correct at time of printing, but due to the nature of our programme we strongly recommend checking the website for the latest information before attending.

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21/22 Season Calendar Details of events are correct at time of print in Aug 21. Please check thegulbenkian.co.uk for latest events and details.

Sa

September W

8

8pm

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us - p55

F

10

8pm

Nitin Sawhney: Music & Me - p29

Sa

11

7.30pm

Professor Brian Cox: Horizons - p55

Th

23

8pm

Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - 54

8pm

Roger Eno - p32

November Tu

2

7.30pm

Linda Smith Lecture: Robin Ince - p24

Th

4

8.30pm

Gruff Rhys and Special Guest - p30

F

5

8pm

Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54

F& Sa

5& 6

11am, & 1.30pm

2065 - p47

Su

7

7, 5pm (film) 8pm (gig)

The Jazz Ambassadors - p33

F

24

7.30pm

Linton Kwesi Johnson - p25

Sa

25

11.30pm, 2pm, 4.15pm

it's ok - p47

Su

26

3pm

Freddie Kempf, piano - p66

Tu

28

6.30pm

In Conversation - Sir Robin Knox Johnston - p27

29

7.30pm

Thea Gilmore - p29

Th- 11Su 14

Times vary

The Suppliant Women - p14

W Th

30

8pm

Grace Petrie - p29

Sa

13

11am & 1pm

Groove into the Woods - p47

W

17

8pm

Yo La Tengo - p34

F

19

8pm

Bryter Layter: A Nick Drake Celebration p35

Sa

20

2pm & 7pm

Banff Mountain Film Festival - p66

Sa

20

7.30pm

Oh! What a Night - p66

Sa

20

8pm

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican p30

October

70

30

F

1

8pm

Emily Atack: Has Left the Group - p55

Su

3

8pm

Sindhu Vee: Alphabet - p55

Th

7

7.30pm

@Home - p11

F

8

7.30pm

Eddi Reader - p29

F

8

8pm

Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54

Sa& 9& Su 10

7.30pm

First Time - p11

Su

21

3pm

Rachel Podger & Kristian Bezuidenhout p67

Tu

12

7.30pm

Birth - p11

Th

25

8pm

Castival Live with Matt Hoss - p57

Th

14

8pm

Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation - p55

F

26

7.30pm

Jive Talkin’ perform the BeeGees - p67

26

8pm

What's Going On - p36

F

15

7.30pm

The New Scummy Mummies Show - p55

F

F

15

8pm

The Tiger Lillies : Love For Sale - p31

Sa

27

8pm

G2 Definitive Genisis - p67

Sa

16

7.30pm

Jack Naismith and Stephen Matthews p66

Su

28

7.30pm

Usher's Island - p37

Sa

16

8pm

Cloudbusting the music of Kate Bush p66

December

Su

17

8.30pm

Erland Cooper and Special Guest Hinako Omori - p30

Th

21

1pm

The Walk - p12

Th

21

7pm

Refuge Tales - p13

F& Sa

22& 23

7.30pm

Catch of the Day - p11

Su

24

3pm

London Handel Players - p66

Th

27

7.30pm

The Steampunk Circus of Unkindness p24

Th &F

28 8pm &29

Austentatious - p57

Sa

30

Iain Stirling: Falling Upwards - p57

8pm

W

1

6.30pm

In Conversation - Michael Morpurgo - p27

F

3

7.30pm

Alexis Taylor & Terry Edwards - p38

F

3

8pm

Bridget Christie: Who Am I? - p57

Sa& 4& Su 5

Times vary

Stick Man - p50

F

10

8pm

Funny Rabbit Comedy Club - p54

Sa

11

TBC

University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra - p64

Su

12

3pm

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge p67

M

13

7.30pm

Alternative Cabaret - p56

W& 15& Th 16

7.30pm

Monkeyshine - p56

W

15

5.15pm

Christmas Swingalong - p64

F

17

7.30pm

Stile Antico: A Renaissance Christmas p37

Sa

18

7.30pm

The Albion Christmas Band - p37

Su

22

7.30pm

Albert Lee - p42

F

27

8pm

Ghosts and Whispers - p45

Tu

31

6.30pm

In Conversation - Val McDermid - p27

June FSa

January FSu

2123

Times vary

Hibernation - p48

W

26

8pm

Tom Stade: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet p57

Sa

29

7.30pm

Susie Dent: The Secret Lives of Words p67

Th& 9& F 10

10.30am & 1.30pm

Tu& 28& Times W 29 vary

Sound Symphony - p51 Zog and the Flying Doctors - p50

July M

February

Summer Music Week - p64

311

25

7.30pm

Sa

5

8pm

The Utopia Strong - p39

August

F

11

8pm

Pere Ubu - p40

Sa& 27& Su 28

Tu

15

7.30pm

Jimeoin: Turn It Up! - p57

W

16

8pm

Jenny Eclair: Sixty! (FFS!) - p58

Sa

19

7pm

Tom Robinson: White Riot - p43

Richard Thompson - p42

bOing! International Family Festival - p52

March Sa

5

8pm

Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest… - p58

M

7

6.30pm

In Conversation - Prue Leith - p27

F

11

7.30pm

John Hegley - p26

Sa

12

11.30am, 2pm & 4.15pm

Club Origami - p49

Sa

12

7.30pm

University Chorus and Sympohny Orchestra - p64

Sa

19

8pm

Freedom Road A Re-Imagining - p37

Su

27

8pm

Iain Stirling: Falling Upwards - p57

MSu

283

Times vary

Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster p16

April F

1

7.30pm

Brodsky Quartet - p41

Sa

2

6.30pm

University Concert Band and Big Band p64

F& Su

8& 9

Times vary

Nobody - p18

ThSu

2123

Times vary

Gone, Gone Beyond - p20

Th

27

7.30pm

Rachel Parris: All Change Please! - p58

Th &F

2728,

11am, 1pm Underwater - p49 & 3pm

May WSu

48

Times vary

WHIST - p22

W

18

8pm

Alistair McGowan: The Piano Show - p58

KEY Theatre & Dance

The Spoken Word

Music

Guestlist

Family

Talk

Comedy

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The Walk An international festival of art and hope by Good Chance Theatre.

Standing 3.5 metres high, 9 year old refugee Little Amal will have walked nearly 8000km from the border of Syria all the way to the UK when she arrives in Kent.

Music

Join her as she makes her way, with us, from Canterbury Cathedral to University Campus.

When: 21 Oct, from 12pm

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