As a celebratory opening Shostakovich's Festive Overture in A Major took a while to warm up, finally delivering an energetic fanfare with some fine brass and percussion playing. ... Although well attended it was disappointing not to see a full capacity crowd in the Empire Theatre. With the arts facing so many funding cuts and orchestral touring in the North greatly reduced, it is essential that local audiences support and demand future touring by established and emerging ...

Castle Street, which was closed to traffic for a traditional market consisting of more than 55 stalls, was packed by visitors sampling the best of the area's culinary delights and perusing the arts and crafts on display. ... He then visited York Street's The Grand for a mini demonstration as part of the venue's "Theatre of Food". Shopkeepers got into the spirit of the event by donning fancy dress, while youngsters were left awe-struck by the array of giant characters, ...

An 18ct horse-shoe clasp and a fine gold chain give a beautiful accent to these bold pieces. Harem Nights Imagine the chaos and theatre of the harem sequence in Federico Fellini's '8 1/2′ as the women captivate Marcello; ...

Wimbledon College of Art 18-23 June 2010 (BA) and 10-15 September 2010 (MA) Wimbledon College of Art, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA. Includes Fine Art, Painting, Sculpture, Costume and Theatre Design ...