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Julia Donaldson's New Book
is adapted for the Stage
IN the run up to the annual Kidsfest
children's festival at The Atkinson, we welcome an adaptation of a literary
heavyweight to the stage!
Following 5 star hits Stick Man and Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, Scamp
Theatre are proud to present a truly heart warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler's hotly anticipated new book:- 'The Scarecrows' Wedding'.
Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are excellent scarecrows who decide to get
married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials, but the
farmer replaces him with the devilishly smooth, but dangerous Reginald Rake. Will
Harry make it back before Reginald ruins their special day?
It is the perfect afternoon treat for children aged 3 and above and is bursting
at the seams with Scamp Theatre's inimitable style, this epic love story
promises wit, drama, and wedding bells.
'The Scarecrows' Wedding' can be seen on Friday, 16 October 2015, at 4.30pm. It is part
of The Atkinson's 3 for 2 on Children's Theatre Offers this season. Book for 3
different shows and get the third free!
Kidsfest takes place every year during October ½ term. It is a chance for The
Atkinson to showcase its leading offer for families across the Museum,
Galleries, Theatre, Library and free arts and craft activities.
Don't forget to visit the Bakery during October ½ term, as we launch our new
children's menu. The menu has been designed with our younger audience in mind by
our new chef.
'The Scarecrows' Wedding' tickets are £8 (£6 children / £24 family) and
are available
online or by calling the Box Office on:- 01704
533333. They are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening
hours.
Scamp Theatre will be returning to The Atkinson this Spring with their show
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales on Friday, 15 April 2015. See the website for details.
* Please be advised that there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and
online sales and 50p per ticket charge for over the counter sales.
Can you help find the next of kin of Brian Lee
THE Liverpool Coroner's Office is
appealing for the public's help in tracing the family of a man who has died
in hospital. The retired car salesman, Brian Lee, died at the Walton Centre,
on Friday, 9 October 2015, aged 80. Mr Lee had been living at St. John's
Court, Waterloo, when he was taken ill. There are no suspicious
circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone with information that could help
the coroner trace Mr Lee's next of kin is asked to call:- 0151 233 6188 or
email the Coroner at:-
Edward.Nolan@liverpool.gov.uk.
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1 month countdown to
Poppies arrival
THERE'S just 1 month to go until
Liverpool plays host to the iconic Poppies. On Saturday 7 November,
Weeping Window will be officially on display on the façade of part of St
George's Hall. The sculpture is from the installation Blood Swept Lands and
Seas of Red that was created to mark the centenary of the First World War
and was originally at HM Tower of London in 2014.
On display until Sunday, 17 January 2015, the Poppies will be available to view at
all times. However, organisers are advising that people plan their visits
from 10am to 6pm, as they will be able to get a bit closer to the work of art
due to limited access at night.
Weeping Window will be erected in time for the City's annual Service of
Remembrance which takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2015, with more details about
the service being revealed in the forthcoming weeks. However, organisers are
advising members of the public that access to the Poppies will be limited on
that day due to the event taking place.
Throughout the 10 weeks there will be a participation programme called Who
Will You Remember? This will enable people of all ages to learn more about
the monuments, buildings, exhibitions and archives of the City and the parts
they played in conflicts, encouraging personal remembrance and reflection
and inspiring a debate.
It will see a series of free and ticketed musical events, workshops and
performances taking place in and around the Hall. These include Writing on
the Wall's Black Poppies, which will see internationally renowned poet Levi Tafari lead creative writing workshops inspired by the stories of the plight
of black soldiers, seafarers and workers when their military service came to
an end in 1919.
Stories in Stone is an hour long walking tour around the monuments and
memorials of St George's Plateau and adjoining St John's Gardens. Led by
Deborah Mulhearn, the ticketed event tells the stories of Liverpool at times
of war through the eyes of local and visiting writers, including Helen
Forrester, Wilfred Owen, Charles Dickens, Shirley Hughes, Nicholas Monsarrat
and Beryl Bainbridge.
For full details of all the events visit:-
CultureLiverpool.Co.UK/Poppies.
Assistant Mayor and Cabinet Member for culture, tourism and events
Councillor Wendy Simon, said:- "There is a huge amount of anticipation
around the arrival of the Poppies.
Weeping Window is a very special element of the Tower of London poppy
installation, and will have a strong emotional impact.
In Liverpool the poppies will serve as a poignant reminder of those lives
lost through all conflicts, and when we come to a standstill on Remembrance
Sunday to remember those we have lost, it will be nothing short of powerful.
And as with all our major events, the culture team have created an amazing
participation programme to ensure everyone, old and young can engage with
the Poppies and learn about Liverpool's military connections, ensuring the
City's story lives on."
The Poppies are an original concept created by artist Paul Cummins and
installation designed by Tom Piper. They are in Liverpool as part of a
UK-wide tour organised by 14-18 NOW who are the national organisers of the
First World War Centenary Cultural Programme. 14-18 NOW are touring two
sculptures from the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red installation around
the UK until 2018, giving people across the UK the chance to experience the
impact of the ceramic poppy sculptures in a range of places of particular
First World War resonance.
The Culture Liverpool team are encouraging everyone who comes to see the
Poppies, or takes part in the participation programme, to join in the online
conversation. When posting any pictures of comments, always use the hashtag
#PoppiesTour as this will then be shared on the main 14-18 NOW website
For the latest information visit:-
CultureLiverpool.Co.UK/Poppies, follow @culturelpool on
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