28th September – The Grimm Forest (October 2019 – February 2020, Gibson Mill, First Floor) 

The Grimm Forest is a paper forest conjured from a book.

It’s a large, walk-through kinetic sculpture, with images from Grimms’ stories presented in exciting ways, designed to appeal to children and adults.

Originally commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, under the title Leaves Among Thorns, Steve Gumbley and Jane Revitt were invited to create an installation based on the tales of the Brothers Grimm.

After The South Bank Centre it toured to many galleries and public spaces, including Stirling Arts Centre, Thatcham Discovery Centre, The Harris Gallery in Preston, Dean Clough Galleries in Halifax and Schloss Haigerloch in Germany.

The Grimm Forest is richly pictorial and accessible to all ages. It’s a group of eleven tree sculptures, seven of which slowly revolve to create a forest of changing images. Four more static trees have benches with speaking tubes, which tell different Grimms’ stories. The stories are told by the distinctive voice of Nabil Shaban- a Jordanian-British actor and writer who founded the renowned Graeae Theatre Co.

Reading through these classic tales, the artists selected those with strong imagery and good examples of recurring themes. As well as some old favourites, the artists have also depicted less well-known tales.

Eleven stories have been presented in the exhibition:

The Golden Goose; The Twelve Princes; Mother Hulda; Tom Thumb; The Giant with the Three Golden Hairs; Rumpelstiltskin; Queen Bee;Little Red Riding Hood; The Porridge Pot; The Fisherman and his Wife; and finally, Jorinda and Joringel.

St Michael’s Church Hall & Square

With 40 stalls selling a wonderful selection of christmas gifts, winter essentials and seasonal produce.

With entertainment from SMAJIC, Bazzmatazz and local schools plus crafts for children including face painting and storytelling; this is the perfect famiy-friendly event to celebrate the season!

We will have an amazing performance by Halo – Gorgeous Glow Show (http://haloglowshow.com/halo-glow-show) plus a spectacular Fireworks display too!

Switch On at 5pm by the Mayor of Hebden Royd

More details to follow!

An afternoon celebrating friendship and harmony between communities through sharing Indian dance/stories culture is being organised at Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge by Calderdale based Annapurna Indian Dance on 17th November from 12.00 noon till 3.00 PM .

The event will celebrate colourful DIWALI INDIAN FESTIVAL of Lights and Tickets priced £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for children can be purchased at the door on the day which includes vegetarian lunch . (Tickets can also be bought at the Birch Cliffe Centre or at Hebden Bridge Post Office in advance ) All are welcome.

The afternoon will present vibrant dance performances involving regional and national dancers with a dance workshop for all to join. Highlight of the afternoon will present a new choreographic dance work from dancer Mathangi Kehsavan based in London. Her project titled “FUNFAIR BHARATANATYAM AFFAIR” has been supported by Arts Council England.

Annapurna is the only dance company in Calderdale with a vision to connect communities together through sharing the rich cultural heritage and philosophical ideas from India through their vibrant dance projects. The company ‘s work contributes to creating a more inclusive society and committed to working with people of all ages and abilities.

For more information please contact

Annapurna Dance on 07737759783

www.annapurnadance.com

info@annapurnandance.com

With entertainment from local schools, Bazzmatazz and Hebden Bridge Junior Band, a Spectacular Fireworks Display and complementary Mulled Wine and Mince Pies at The Town Hall.

More details to come soon!