The Art of Pantomime

Estelle van Warmelo

The origins of pantomime lie in Italy in the form of commedia dell’arte.

The intrepid journey from Italian art form to traditional British seasonal entertainment is a fascinating one. It is also something we will not be exploring in our light-hearted, interactive, somewhat irreverent look at exactly what makes panto panto.

Suitable for all ages. Be prepared for audience participation.

Today, 2pm, Left Bank Coach House, Hereford.

 

Guided Walking Tours in Historic Hereford

An introduction to this ancient border city, lasting between an hour and 90 minutes. Hereford’s position in the much disputed borderland between England and Wales made it strategically important to the Saxons, the Normans and their successors.

Today, 2.30pm, meet at the Elgar statue in the Cathedral Close.

 

Drawing and Music Workshop

Music often provides an inspirational background to artists’ creativity.

You are invited to work alongside a professional artist and experiment with different media in response to music by contemporary composers, including John Frith, whose music has inspired their Three Choirs Plus exhibition.

Today, Apple Store Gallery 10am - 4pm

 

Music and...Turangalila

Roger Nichols, who wrote the first book in English on Messiaen in 1975 and interviewed the composer several times, looks at the Turangalîla-Symphonie in the context of the French music that preceded it and of Messiaen's own earlier works, with some thoughts on the love and distaste the symphony has variously inspired.

Today, 4pm, Coach House, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Hereford HR4 9DG

 

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