by Mat Burtcher | Feb 14, 2010 | News
If you live in Buckinghamshire, or indeed, anywhere in England, and you haven’t been to see Stowe House, do yourself a favour and plan a little trip on the next sunny weekend you get (but be sure to check out the opening times). Better still, open up your diary and mark off August Bank Holiday 2011 as the date to visit: we’re going to be there, and we’ve got something very, very special planned. Since last Autumn, we’ve been working with the Worlds Monument Fund: Britain to come up with a way to open up this magnificent building and its grounds to the general public, and specifically to those who might not otherwise factor a trip to a country house into their holiday plans. We’re happy to announce that we are right in the middle of planning a great festival of theatre, music, dance a film with which to celebrate the long (and often hilarious, often tragic) history of Stowe House and its creators. We’re keeping the details quite close to our collective chest for now, but I hope this will suffice to get you at least a little bit interested: it’s our largest project to date, we’ve got a raft of friends and associates already on board to work with us, and it’s going to be one of the most worthwhile days out you could take your family to. Oh, and we’re doing a show in five of the most eye-popping state rooms you’ll ever see. Have a little look, then get that diary out. UPDATE: We’re pleased to announce the online launch of our brochure...
by Mat Burtcher | Oct 23, 2009 | News
Oh, hello. I didn’t see you come in; looks like you’ve caught us napping. Well, not really: we’re very much back from our Autumn slumber. Slumber might be pushing it a little far, actually – the observant amongst you will have noticed us up and about with a few things here and there; thanks espescially to those who’ve been along to enjoy Folk In A Box in any of its recent incarnations. Those of you who’ve yet to see it are in for something quite special, should you discover it. But, to the point: there’s something terrifying lumbering over the horizon. It’s out in the country, it’s heritage-y, and it’s our biggest project to date. I don’t want to give too much away, so you’ll have to wait for the proper announcement, which hopefully isn’t, at this stage, too far off. We’ve got a few mini-treats lined up along the road though, of which we’ll send word as and when they happen. So, stick around. If you follow Dave’s helpful example below and listen up, you can expect some big news very soon...
by Mat Burtcher | Aug 3, 2009 | News
Hello, We’ve just finished the inevitably sad job of tearing down the Heliocentre, dismantling the bar and saying goodbye to Galileo, as Standon Calling has come to an end for another year. Thanks to everyone who came to explore the environment we created, and our apologies to those who seemed perpetually at the back of the queue – hopefully all the other great acts at the festival kept you entertained, even if the HAC Heliocentre didn’t quite have room for you this...
by Mat Burtcher | Jun 28, 2009 | News
[singlepic id=102 w=320 h=240 float=center] Roll up, roll up. On the 4th of July, we’re going to be having some fun with some friends from Standon Calling at Cafe Oto, as part of a showcase for the festival. Hope to see you...
by Mat Burtcher | Jun 1, 2009 | News
Head down to London Bridge next week to see M-V-E-M-J-S-U-N-(P), a four-night event at the Shunt Lounge curated by Tom Duggan and The Heritage Arts Co. We promise a pregnant collection of performance, installation, film, music and animation from Tom Duggan, The Heritage Arts Company and the friends of both. Whatever your game, there will be something you’ll want to play with – lose yourself in telescopic wonder or journey into outer space…it’s up to you to find the gems. Featuring: The Telescopic Tunnel by Tom Duggan. Room 0272 by The Heritage Arts Co. This is the Cold War. You are being brought in to answer some questions, you’ll discuss the reasons behind your actions, you’ll fight tooth and nail for what you believe in and you won’t say a word. Whatever happens, don’t sign on the dotted line and you’ll be fine. A Short Journey into Space by The Heritage Arts Co. Take a deep breath and step into the capsule. The HAC will take into on a journey into the far reaches of outer space and deliver you home safely – all in the space of 5 minutes. Be brave and step right up, with any luck you’ll experience weightlessness of the mind, body and soul. A Selection of Animations by Rob Ramsden. As an illustrator/animator Rob practices a wide range of skills, both traditional and using computers to expand on the experience of expression and design. He uses these skills in both commercial and personal pursuits, these include animation, design, illustration, painting and drawing. Scrap Solar System by David Wright. A semi-scale moving model of the...
