Regal Theatre listings in the Free Press

Article in the West Somerset Free Press

Article reads:

Every inch given to graduates' showcase.

EVERY available space in the Regal Theatre, Minehead, will be used for a special show focusing on the creativity of West Somerset.
Homecoming, on Wednesday, July 13, will showcase art, design, fashion, dance, performance and film made by over 23 graduates originally from the area.

It will also explore the potential for imaginative arts projects in the Regal. From the dressing rooms to the bar, the stairwells to the balcony, the entire building will be transformed.

The evening will feature the play ‘Kitty Litter’ written and directed by Jac Husebo, which made it’s debut at E15 Acting School's Debut Festival 2011, as well as work by Amy Jo Lewis who is set complete her MA in Woven Textiles at the Royal College of Art.

Alongside the live work being exhibited there will also a publication featuring writing from a number of young graduates exploring the issues concerning the project and artistic people within the county.

Among them is Thomas Robbins who, after studying briefly at Central St Martins and Chelsea College of Art and Design, has gone on to work with numerous charity and socially engaged projects, including representing the UK at the World Summit for Media for Children and Youth in Sweden last June.

Artists involved in Homecoming include Leanne Anderson, Elizabeth Banks, Hannah Bishop, Louise Body, Joseph Buckler, Elizabeth Crossman, Jacob Daley, Sarah Dawes, Ben Dean, Theo Hawkins, Jac Husebo, Amy Jo Lewis, Carl Lewis, Tom Paskin Robbins, Amanda Quartly, Jennifer Reed, Adam Ridler, Tom Stephens, Amy Wigglesworth & Angela Wood.

The event is being curated by Hannah Bishop, in association with Somerset Art Works’ Professional Development Programme for Artists, ‘Creative Pathway 2011’. It begins at 7:30pm and tickets cost up to £5.50 from the Regal Theatre box office.

West Somerset County Gazette article

Look at our mention in the Gazettes events for the week!

Homecoming Tickets

You can now buy your tickets online!

Just follow the link:
http://regaltheatre.co.uk/shows/homecoming/

Homecoming Programme

As we speak the finishing touches to the Homecoming Programme are being made ready to be sent to the Exmoor Printers first thing tomorrow morning! Being sponsored by Louise Crossman Architects, the programme is a 12 page mini publication, not only showing the line up of acts for Wednesday night, but also three articles exploring the issues that surround the event (written by Theo Hawkins, Andrew Davey and Tom Paskin Robbins), and statements and bios from each of the graduates involved. Designed by the wonderfully talents and hard working Carl Lewis, the programme will be available on the night and will definitely be worth a read! Here's a cheeky sneak peek at the cover:

Louise Crossman Architects Sponsorship

We are very pleased to announce that the lovely people at Louise Crossman Architects are now sponsoring Homecoming!

Louise Crossman Architects was established in Withycombe, West Somerset, close to Minehead, Taunton and Wellington, in 1989 and is a versatile practice with a reputation for providing imaginative, sustainable and cost effective solutions, with a sensitive, environmentally friendly approach.

LCA have worked with the Regal Theatre previously. This was a project to modernise the theatre in order to meet the Disability and Discrimination Access requirements and create a dramatic presence on the street. Image below:



Not only that but we are lucky enough to have a Cerys Connet and Jenny Matravers from the practice, also graduates and locals from the area, exhibiting their work in the bar for Homecoming.

For more information check out the website at: www.lcarchitects.co.uk and to see the amazing work that their doing come along next week!

More degree shows...

Whilst some have come to an end there are still a number of Homecoming artist's degree shows to come!


One such show is the Textile Design 2011 Degree Show at University College Falmouth, which Amanda Quartly is exhibiting in.
For information about the Textiles show go to: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185323891519324
Or for information about the entire series of degree shows at University College Falmouth go to: http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/festival

Another is Amy Jo Lewis' for the MA Woven Textile Design at the Royal College of Art which is also still to come.
The facebook group for the show is: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119567811461374
and the website is: http://www.rca.ac.uk/Default.aspx?ContentID=511825&CategoryID=36775

Amanda Quartly

Printed textile designer and Homecoming contributor Amanda Quartly has a beautiful new website.
Take a look at: http://amandaquartly.com/index.html

Zoltar Speaks

Louise Body and Ben Dean will be showcasing their band 'Zoltar Speaks', and promoting their album and forthcoming gigs at Homecoming.
Check out the Zoltar Speaks website at: http://www.zoltarspeaks.co.uk/fr_home.cfm

Homecoming Invite

13th July 2011

7:30pm
The Regal Theatre, Minehead.
Tickets: Adults £5.50, Friends £5.00, ES40’s/Students £3.00. Under 10’s free.

Homecoming is a multi-disciplinary event to celebrate the creative endeavours of graduates from West Somerset and illuminate the importance of the arts in the county.

Examining the relationship between contemporary and rural, the evening will showcase art, design, fashion, dance, performance and film made by over 23 graduates originally from the area. In exploring where this talent is nurtured, and the potential for imaginative arts projects in the Regal, the event will utilise every space within the theatre. From the dressing rooms to the bar, the stairwells to the balcony, the evening will transform the entire building into a journey through the theatre and the live installations of the inspired work created by young people from West Somerset.

Including; Leanne Anderson, Elizabeth Banks, Hannah Bishop, Louise Body, Joseph Buckler, Elizabeth Crossman, Jacob Daley, Sarah Dawes, Ben Dean, Theo Hawkins, Jac Husebo, Amy Lewis, Carl Lewis, Tom Paskin Robbins, Claire Price, Amanda Quartly, Jennifer Reed, Adam Ridler, Tom Stephens, Amy Wigglesworth & Angela Wood.

The event is being curated by Hannah Bishop in association with Somerset Art Works’ Professional Development Programme for Artists, ‘Creative Pathway 2011’. The evening will feature the play ‘Kitty Litter’ written and directed by Jac Husebo, which made it’s debut at E15 Acting School's Debut Festival 2011, as well as work by Amy Jo Lewis who is set complete her MA in Woven Textiles at the Royal College of Art. Alongside the live work being exhibited there will also a publication featuring writing from a number of young graduates exploring the issues concerning the project and artistic people within the county. One of which is Thomas Robbins who, after studying briefly at Central St Martins and Chelsea College of Art and Design, has gone on to work with numerous charity and socially engaged projects. These range from being Head of Content for an online charity platform, to managing his own youth engagement scheme, and even representing the UK at the World Summit for Media for Children and Youth in Sweden last June.

Considering the current funding situation for the arts within the county, Homecoming prove to local people, the council and the wider artistic environment that the arts are valuable, particularly within the more rural secluded area of West Somerset.

We look forward to seeing you in July!

Hannah Bishop

For more information contact Hannah Bishop:
http://www.facebook.com/hcoming
http://www.hannahbishop.com/
http://twitter.com/HannahBishop
http://homecomingsomerset.blogspot.com/

Further Links:
http://regaltheatre.co.uk/

Check out Sarah Dawes' Flickr Stream...

Check out Sarah Dawes' Flickr Stream for a peek at some of beautiful photography she'll be showing on the 13th July:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahdawes/?saved=1

Kitty Litter goes to Edinburgh...

Elizabeth Banks: Fureal Magazine

The Fureal website run by Homecoming contributor Elizabeth Banks is now live!
Check it out at:
www.fureal.co.uk
And take a peek at the fureal viral video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVUQAe8LWrw&feature=related

Hannah Bishop Pigeon Magazine Article

Artist and Homecoming Organiser Hannah Bishop has been featured on the new independent publication and arts website Pigeon, complete with mention of Homecoming!
For the full article go to http://pigeononline.co.uk/2011/06/02/coming-home/

Invite

Our beautiful Homecoming invite designed by Carl Lewis. Thanks again to our sponsors Exmoor Printers...

Angela Wood

We have recently been in contact with Angela Wood who is keen to get involved with the project, which is fantastic. Check our her beautiful paintings on her website by clicking here.

Amy Jo Lewis

Take a look at Amy Jo Lewis' beautiful website to see what amazing work we are lucky enough to be having shown at homecoming...

Degree Shows...

It's degree show time of the year again and many of the artists showing at Homecoming have theirs very soon. If you can make it to the various areas of the country their studying in then it's well worth a visit. Follow the links below for more information about each artist's show. Check back for more to come....
Hannah Bishop- DEPARTURES Critical Fine Art Practice Ba (Hons), The University of Brighton
Jenny Reed- Bath Spa Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors Degree Show 2011
Amy Jo Lewis- Show RCA 2011, The Royal College of Art graduate exhibition

Jenny Reed

Another contributor who has a beautiful blog showcasing her work is Jenny Reed. Get a sneak peek of her degree show work at 'The Rose Garden'.

Leanne Anderson

Talented painter and Homecoming contributor Leanne Anderson has a wonderful blog where you can keep up to date with the artists thought processes and works. Beautifully titled 'Frustrations in Understanding Paint', check it out.

The best of Minehead

Homecoming is very pleased to be featured on the new website 'The best of Minehead'. The best of Minehead is a site advertising and reviewing local businesses, so that the public can find the best businesses in the area. Alongside this the best of Minehead also features events, societies and is aiming to be a complete guide to the area, check it out!

Exmoor Copy Centre Sponsorship

We are very pleased to have the Exmoor Copy Centre giving their support to the Homecoming project. Thanks to them we'll soon have our invites printed and winging their way to you!
Check out their website:
http://www.exmoorcopycentre.co.uk/

Fureal Magazine

You can now keep updated about Elizabeth Bank's project 'Fureal Magazine' on facebook!

Here's the page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fureal/199253356767966?sk=info
or join the group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/home.php?sk=group_186111658087968&ap=1

And follow the blog: http://bfureal.blogspot.com/

Fureal Magazine is a e-magazine aimed at raising awareness about the cruelty animals face for the fashion industry. Issue one focuses on the Chinese Fur Trade and how cats and dogs among many other animals are killed for their fur.

Carl Keith Lewis

We're really pleased to have Carl Keith Lewis involved in the project, both performing on the night and as our graphic designer.
As well as studying at the University of Plymouth, Carl has been involved in numerous projects both musically and artistically. Take a peek at the wide range of his work by checking out the links below:

The Dead Elms
http://www.facebook.com/editprofile.php?sk=basic&success=1#!/deadelms?sk=info
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadelms
http://soundcloud.com/thedeadelms
Carlos Papadopoulos
http://www.myspace.com/carlospapadopoulos
Tank Tops and Tambourines
http://www.myspace.com/tanktopsandtambourines
Saturday Parliament
http://www.myspace.com/saturdayparliament

Visual Work
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlkeithlewis/sets/

Kitty Litter

After making it's debut at E15 Acting School's Debut Festival 2011, Kitty Litter will be making it's way to Somerset to be a part of Homecoming in July. Below some information about this fantastic piece of theatre:

'ASBO' 'Hug a Hoody' 'Broken Britain'
To us these phrases create an image. An image of aggressive young people dressed up in tracksuits, hanging out on estates with bottles of cheap cider and no jobs.
But we feel this is a misrepresentation of young people in Britain today. With Kitty Litter we set out to tell the story of 5 lost people, with no real future, tortured by their past and one decision that will change their lives forever. This is a one act real time play about loss. Loss of youth. Loss of identity. Loss of reality.

Written and Directed by Jac Husebo

Tom Stephens

Describing himself as a songwriter, performer, scribbler, thinker, overthinker, gooner, Tom Stephens is an incredibly talented musician, who we're very lucky to have involved in the project.
For more information and to listen to his work visit;
http://tomstephensmusic.co.uk/
http://tomstephens.bandcamp.com/
You can also download free his latest EP 'Division' on both of these sites.

Hannah Bishop

Organiser and Curator of Homecoming, Hannah Bishop, is yet another enthusiastic young person involved in the project. Hannah currently splits her time between Somerset and Brighton where she is completing the final year of the BA (hons) Critical Fine Art Practice. Hannah is an editorial assistant of Playground Magazine and has recently been awarded a place on Somerset Art Works' Professional Development Programme for Artists, 'Creative Pathway 2011'.

For more information
www.hannahbishop.com
http://twitter.com/HannahBishop
http://hannahbishop.blogspot.com/

Playground Magazine:
http://playgroundmag.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playground-Magazine/174571109224909

Somerset Art Works:
http://www.somersetartworks.org.uk/node/9957
http://www.somersetartworks.org.uk/artists/hannah-bishop

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks is another contributor and currently studies Fashion Studies at the Arts University College at Bournemouth. Currently Liz is working on the first issue of the new Fureal Magazine, which is an online magazine aimed at raising awareness about the cruelty animals face within the fashion industry.
The site (www.fureal.co.uk) is soon to be up and running and you can keep up with the progress by following the magazine on twitter (http://twitter.com/bfureal). So watch this space!

Jac Husebo

Also involved is director and writer Jac Husebo, who is showing his play Kitty Litter for the first time in Somerset. Shortlisted for the 35th International Play Script Competition, Kitty Litter is also being shown at the Chigwell Theatre form next week, as part of the Acting and Contemporary Theatre Course at East 15 Acting School's 'DEBUT 2011'.

For more information:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=179494448757821
http://www.east15.ac.uk/productions.asp

Elizabeth Crossman

One of the fantastically talented participants of Homecoming is fashion and costume designer Elizabeth Crossman.
Check out a video showcasing her work here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9uIqbmx00U