A celebration of Arts & Culture June 2013

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At a glanceMERL exhibition 4 Friday 24 May – Sunday 30 June

Film, Theatre & Television production 5 Tuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 May

Celebrating the sounds of the 60s 6 Friday 31 May

MERL Village Fete 7 Saturday 1 June

Film, Theatre & Television showcase 8 Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 June

Gerald Finzi Memorial Lecture 9 Wednesday 5 June

Reading Poetry Festival 10 Wednesday 5 June – Sunday 9 June

Institute of Education Art Exhibition 12 Friday 7 – Saturday 8 June

Harris Garden Charity Open Day 12 Sunday 9 June

Barbecue and Big Band 13 Sunday 9 June

Fine Art degree show 14 Monday 10 – Friday 21 June (week days only)

Whiteknights Studio Trail 14 Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 June

Ure Museum exhibition 15 Monday 17 June – Friday 30 August

Typography & Graphic Communication degree show 15 Tuesday 18 June – Saturday 22 June

Film, Theatre & Television production 16 Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 June

Film, Theatre & Television production 17 Thursday 20 and Monday 24 June

Music@Reading Summer Concert 18 Saturday 22 June

Vice-Chancellor in conversation 19 Wednesday 26 June

Reading University Drama Society: Romeo and Juliet 20 Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June

Reading University Music Society: Summer Concert 20 Wednesday 19 June

Reading Film Theatre 21 Tuesday 4 June – Thursday 20 June

Welcome The University of Reading has a rich cultural heritage. From fine

art to film, music to museums, typography to traditional crafts,

our campus is alive with activity all year round.

For the first time, this June, we are delighted to host a celebration

that brings this activity together into one diverse programme,

with something for everyone to enjoy.

The programme will feature some of our already established

events, including the Museum of English Rural Life Village Fete

and the annual Summer Concert, and will also showcase student

work and performance from across the University.

We are also pleased to host a selection of special events such

as the Celebrating the sounds of the 60s concert (see page 6),

the Vice-Chancellor in conversation with Darren Henley,

Director of Classic FM (see page 19) and the Barbecue and

Big Band evening (see page 13).

We hope that this guide contains all of the information that

you need to make the most of our programme of arts events

throughout this celebration and we look forward to

welcoming you.



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MERL exhibitionAn artist’s year in the Harris Garden: Jenny HalsteadFriday 24 May – Sunday 30 JuneMuseum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road

This exhibition showcases the work of the Friends of the Harris

Garden’s Artist in Residence, Jenny Halstead.

Jenny’s paintings and sketchbook studies take us through

the seasons, moods and development of the Garden over the

duration of a year from October 2011. Jenny is a professional

artist who has lived in Reading for the past 30 years.

Admission free

For more information, please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/merl

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Film, Theatre & Television production: La Ronde by Arthur SchnitzlerTuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 May | 7.00pmMinghella Building, Whiteknights campus

Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde is presented by the University’s first

year Film, Theatre & Television students.

Written in 1897, the play is a social commentary on the sexual

mores and class ideologies of the day explored through successive

encounters between pairs of characters.

The students are responsible for all production tasks including:

acting, directing, stage design, lighting, projection, sound and

costume, under the supervision of staff from the department.

Tickets: £4/£2 (concessions)

For more information or to book a ticket,

please contact Liz Silvester:

[email protected]

For further information, please visit:

www.reading.ac.uk/ftt

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eeCelebrating the sounds of the 60sA tribute to Geoff Goddard, performed live by John Leyton and Mike BerryFriday 31 May | doors open at 7.00pm, concert starts at 8.00pm3sixty, Reading University Students’ Union, University of Reading, Whiteknights campus

Supported by The Outlaws Compered by Mike Read

Geoff Goddard, musician and prolific song-writer of the early 1960s

is probably best known for his number 1 hit, Johnny Remember Me,

which reached the top spot in the hit parade in July 1961, sung

by John Leyton and also A Tribute to Buddy Holly, sung by Mike

Berry. Following his successful musical career, Geoff returned to his

hometown of Reading and took up a post here at the University

where he remained until his untimely death in 2000.

This concert is the University’s tribute to Geoff and his music. We are

delighted that John Leyton and Mike Berry will perform for us in what

promises to be an evening of foot-tapping fun and nostalgia.

Licensed cash bar with food available

to purchase


Available online at

www.reading.ac.uk/events

or contact

[email protected] | 0118 378 4313

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MERL Village feteSaturday 1 June | 10.00am – 4.00pmMuseum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road

The theme of this year’s MERL Village fete is rural crafts and

traditions. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of family

friendly fun.

• Traditional craft demonstrations

• Face painting

• Morris dancers and traditional games

• Brass band

• A beer tent, hog roast and cream teas

• and much more

£2.50 per adult, children free

for more information, please visit

www.reading.ac.uk/merl/villagefete

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eFilm, Theatre & Television showcase:

On stage and screenMonday 3 – Wednesday 5 June Performances and screenings throughout the dayMinghella Building, Whiteknights campus

A showcase of work directed by second year students from

the Department of Film, Theatre & Television, featuring films,

documentaries and drama including extracts of work by

Howard Barker, Peter Brook and Caryl Churchill.


For more information and to book a ticket,

please contact Liz Silvester:

[email protected], or visit www.reading.ac.uk/ftt

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Gerald Finzi Memorial LectureIain Sinclair: ‘An American smoke: journeys to the end of the light’Wednesday 5 June | 6.30pmBuilding L022, London Road campus

Admission is free but places are limited.

To book a place, please contact:

[email protected] 0118 378 8660 or visit

www.reading.ac.uk/merl/poetryfestival

Gerald Finzi (1901–1956) was an English composer

who lived near Newbury, Berkshire, for much of his

life. His local connection led his family to develop

a link with the University after his death. This annual

lecture, established in his memory, is inspired by Finzi’s

extensive collection of English literature, now part

of the University’s archive.

We are delighted to welcome the award winning

poet and author Iain Sinclair to deliver this lecture as

part of the inaugural Reading Poetry Festival 2013.

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Reading Poetry FestivalWednesday 5 – Sunday 9 JuneMuseum of English Rural Life (MERL) and London Road campus

Booking information

BOOK Places on these events are limited

and booking is required. To book a

place, contact MERL: 0118 378 8660

[email protected] or visit

www.reading.ac.uk/merl.poetryfestival

DROP-IN There is no need to book for

these events.

FREE Some events are free to everyone.

£ Where charges apply, payment for

booked events is required in advance.

Poetry and Italy dayThursday 6 June | 10.00am – 4.45pmMuseum of English Rural Life

£15/£9 | BOOK

Celebrating the centenary of Italian poet

Vittorio Sereno (1913–1983), this one

day symposium will explore his work,

featuring readings of Sereni’s works by

Maurizio Cucchi and Peter Robinson.

Children’s poetry dayFriday 7 June

A day of poetry-themed events for children:

Toddlers’ poetry 10.00am and 1.00pmMuseum of English Rural Life

£2 per child | DROP-IN

Join us for our regular toddler time

session, this week with a special theme

of poetry and rhyme. Suitable for families

with children aged 2 to 4

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Children’s poetry book signing 3.15pm – 4.15pmMuseum of English Rural Life

FREE | DROP-IN

Drop into the museum for this unique

opportunity to meet Korky Paul, John

Hegley and A.F. Harrold. Suitable for

families with children of all ages

An audience with John Hegley 4.30pm – 6.00pmBuilding L022, London Road campus

FREE | BOOK

The University is delighted to welcome

John Hegley, children’s poet and author,

to give this interactive, after-school talk

and reading for families. Suitable for

families with children 7 +

Conversations & poetry readingsSaturday 8 June & Sunday 9 June

Join poets and artists from across Europe

for this weekend of conversations and

poetry readings.

For more details about the weekend

programme and for further information

on the festival as a whole please visit:

www.reading.ac.uk/merl/poetryfestival

We are delighted to present this inaugural festival, a celebration of poetry, performance and the printed word.

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eInstitute of Education Art exhibitionFriday 7 June | 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 8 June | 12.00pm – 3.00pmArt Studios, Building L04, Institute of Education, London Road campus

The Institute of Education is delighted to present this exhibition,

showcasing the most recent studio work of trainee teachers in

their final year studying BA (Ed) Art.

Admission free, all welcome. For more information,

please contact Dr Gill Hopper.

[email protected] l 0118 378 2664

Friends of the Harris Garden Charity open daySunday 9 June | 2.00pm – 5.30pmHarris Garden, Whiteknights campus

Join the Friends of the Harris Garden, in association with

the National Garden Scheme, for this special open day in

the University’s beautiful 12 acre garden, situated on the

Whiteknights campus.

For more information, please visit:

www.friendsoftheharrisgarden.org.uk

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Barbecue and Big BandSunday 9 June | 6.00pm onwardsMeadow Suite, Park House, Whiteknights campus

Music@Reading is delighted to present its newest musical

ensemble, the Reading University Big Band. Join us for this

relaxed, family friendly evening of live music, food and drink.


Ticket price includes food, licensed cash bar

Available on the door or in advance online:

www.reading.ac.uk/music

For more information please contact:


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eWhiteknights Studio Trail 15–16 June | 11.00am – 6.00pmUniversity area of Reading

The Whiteknights Studio Trail is a walking tour of artists’

studios in the University area of Reading. Local artists will

open their studios to display and sell their work. This is a

great opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their

practice. A stunning collection of artwork will be on show,

including paintings, printmaking, photography, ceramics,

glass, textiles, and jewellery.


www.studiotrail.co.uk

Entry free of charge

Fine Art degree show 10–14 June | 17–21 June 10.00am – 4.00pmDepartment of Fine Art, Earley Gate, Whiteknights campus

The Department of Art is delighted to present this year’s

graduate exhibition, showcasing exciting work from

undergraduate and postgraduate students. Experience

thoughtful, witty and striking works, including paintings,

installations, performances and videos from our 2013 graduates.

For more information please contact: [email protected]

or visit www.reading.ac.uk/fineart

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Ure Museum exhibition: Ure discovery17 June – 30 AugustUre Museum, Whiteknights campus

The Ure Museum’s impressive collection of Greek artefacts

shines with new light through the eyes and interpretation

of Reading’s youth.

Visit our special summer exhibition and use the virtual trail

developed in collaboration with the pupils of three local schools

to discover a new way to experience art and history.


www.reading.ac.uk/ure

Typography & Graphic Communication degree show 18 June – 21 June | 9.00am – 5.00pm 22 June | 10.00am – 3.00pmEarley Gate, Whiteknights campus

The Department of Typography & Graphic Communication is

delighted to present the innovative work, both in print and using

online media, by a fresh crop of home and international students

studying: BA Graphic Communication, MA Book Design and

MA Information Design.

For more information, please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/typography

Admission is free, all welcome.

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Film, Theatre & Television production: Surviving Objects: A Memory Play Minghella Building, Whiteknights campus

Created and directed by Dr Teresa Murjas,

Senior Lecturer in Theatre

Surviving Objects weaves together live performance, stunning

macro-lens film footage and recorded sound. The play explores

how personal possessions – some cherished, some discarded –

can trigger a process of recollection, the urge to forget and the

desire to narrate. The play also provides an intriguing, positive

insight into the experiences of a child refugee. With special

associated events: Q & A sessions with Dr Murjas on Friday 21

June and Saturday 22 June, following the 3.00pm performances.

19 – 20 June | 7.30pm 21– 22 June | 3.00pm, 7.30pm Tickets: £4/£2 (concessions) available on the door.

For more information or to book a ticket,

please contact Liz Silvester: [email protected] For further information, please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/ftt

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Film, Theatre & Television production: Dis-Orient Express 20 June and 24 JuneMinghella Building, Whiteknights campus

An installation/performance created and directed

by Edina Husanovic, artist and PhD researcher

Dis-Orient Express is a multi-layered installation featuring video

and live performance, inspired by the artist’s research trip down

the route of the Orient-Express, which investigated belly dance

and myths of ‘Oriental woman’ in contemporary Europe. This

performance/installation aims at a subjective and collective

remapping of the relationship between ‘Europe’ and ‘Orient’,

exploring belly dance, femininity, sexuality and authenticity.

Admission is free, places are limited.

To book a place, please contact Liz

Silvester: [email protected] For further information, please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/ftt

Performance times: 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 3.00pm & 4.30pm

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Austerity and opulenceSaturday 22 June | 7.30pmGreat Hall, London Road campus

• Duruflé – Requiem

• Britten – Hymn to St Cecilia

• Schütz – Polychoral


Available in advance online: www.reading.ac.uk/music, or on the door.

For more information please contact: [email protected] | 0118 378 4313

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Vice-Chancellor in conversation with…

Darren Henley, Managing Director, Classic FMWednesday 26 June | 7.30pmMinghella Building, Whiteknights campus

Join Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading,

in conversation with Darren Henley, Managing Director of Classic FM

Admission is free, but places are limited.

To book a place, please contact us:


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Reading University Drama Society presents Romeo and JulietFriday 21 June & Sunday 23 June | 7.00pm Saturday 22 June | 2.00pm and 7.00pmLawns near Old Library, London Road campus

A bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Reading

University Drama Society (RUDS) combines Romeo and Juliet

with Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Come along to this

open air performance and experience a magical evening of

classic and daring theatre.

Tickets: £7/£6 (concessions), £5 (RUDS members)

www.ticketsource.co.uk/rudstickets | www.ruds.co.uk

For further information please email [email protected]

Reading University Music Society Summer concertWednesday 19 June | 6.00pmWantage Hall, University of Reading

Bring your own picnic and join the Reading University Music

Society for their annual Summer Concert at the University’s

historic Wantage Hall. Featuring ensembles from across the

University, from Flute Choir to Ukulele Orchestra, this evening

promises to be a fantastic showcase of the diverse musical

talent at Reading.

Admission free

For more information, please visit www.rums.webeden.co.uk

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Reading Film Theatre Palmer Building, Whiteknights campus

The University of Reading is pleased to support Reading Film

Theatre. The summer term season starts on Tuesday 23 April,

and continues through to the end of June. Listed below are

films that will be screened in June:

4 June | 8pm No (15)6 June | 8pm Broken (15)11 June | 8pm Hitchcock (12A) 13 June | 8pm Lore (15)18 June | 8pm I’m so excited! (Los amantes pasajeros) 20 June | 7.30pm Life of Pi (PG)

Tickets: £5.50 (members) £7.50 (non-members) Tickets are available in advance online or on the evening from

the box office. Membership is £12.00 for the year.

For more information, including details of other films being

screened throughout the summer term, and to book tickets

online, please visit www.readingfilmtheatre.co.uk

Or contact: [email protected] | 0118 378 7151

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Travelling to the University by bus from Reading town centre

Buses that run from Reading Station, Friar Street and Market Place to the University are as follows:

To Whiteknights campus (Shinfield Road): numbers 9 (Stand EA or MA), 20, 20a or 21 collect from outside Reading station and stop inside the campus (Stand EJ or MA)*

To Whiteknights campus (Earley Gate): numbers 17 (Stand ME)

To London Road campus: numbers 9 (Stand EA or MA), 20, 20a or 21 (Stand EJ or MA)

*Please note: The number 9 stops at the Shinfield Road entrance and numbers 20, 20a and 21 stop on Whiteknights campus. All buses travelling through Whiteknights campus are now hybrid buses.

Further information can be found at: www.reading-buses.co.uk/university

Travelling to the Whiteknights campus by car and parkingThe postcode for sat nav use is RG6 6UR.

If you are attending an event on a weekday before 5.00pm and you plan on arriving by car, you will need a visitor’s permit. Please note that a permit does not guarantee a car parking space. After 5.00pm, and at weekends, a permit is not required. For some events you may be directed to a particular car park.

If an event is being held at the Earley Gate side of the Whiteknights campus, guests are advised to use the Earley Gate entrance to the University (as there is no car access to Earley Gate from the Shinfield Road entrance). Please use RG6 7BE for sat nav use.

Travelling to the London Road campus and parking The London Road campus car park can be accessed from London Road (turn left into Crown Place). The postcode for sat nav use is RG1 5AQ.

Please note that the parking restrictions for the Whiteknights campus also apply to the London Road campus.

For Wantage Hall please use RG1 5JG for sat navs.

How to find us Detailed information about how to get to the University campuses, including maps of the Whiteknights site and London Road can be found at www.reading.ac.uk/find-us

http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/university

www.reading.ac.uk/maps



Arts & Culture June 2013 For more information, please contact:

Corporate Relations and Events OfficeWhiteknights House, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AH Postcode for sat nav use: RG6 6UR

[email protected] | Tel (0118) 378 4313

www.reading.ac.uk/events

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A celebration of Arts & Culture June 2013