September-December 2019

Arts Brochure

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Art and Design

Art and Design exhibition at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds

An exhibition of Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Photography

Venue: Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds Date: Tuesday 17th September – Sunday 13th October Time: Daily opening times 10am-4pm Price: Free

The exhibition promises to show a broad range of Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Photography including examples of exam and coursework. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the high quality work produced by our students throughout the year groups.

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King’s Ely Junior Choral Day PerformanceVenue: Ely Cathedral Date: Tuesday 17th September Time: 4pm Price: Adults: £12, Children: Free

The King’s Ely Choral Day is an all-day singing experience which features primary school singers from across the country. This year’s day is run by Lucy Joy Morris, Musical Director of the Reading A440 Choir. Lucy Joy Morris is also a musician and conductor for several youth choirs and orchestras around the country including the Kingston Youth Choir and Taplow Children’s Choir. The schools spend the day learning repertoire from scratch and perform a short concert in the wonderful surroundings of Ely Cathedral.

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Music/ Recital Series Concert 1

In concert with the Music Department

Featuring students from King’s Ely

Venue: Recital Hall Date: Thursday 26th September Time: 7pm Price: Free

King’s Ely is renowned for the quality of its music. Presenting a varied programme of instrumental and vocal works, this concert will showcase the true talent of the Music Department. Featuring King’s Ely senior musicians, the first of our Recital Series concerts this year is guaranteed to entertain.

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Lunchtime LiveVenue: Recital Hall Date: Wednesday 9th October Time: 1pm Price: Free

Lunchtime Live features some of our most accomplished musicians and promises an uplifting half-hour lunchtime experience for the audience. This is the first concert of the Michaelmas Term and will include performances by Lunchtime Live novices alongside some more experienced performers.

Lunchtime Live

A short recital featuring some of King’s Ely’s finest musicians

King’s Ely Music Department

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Fashion and Textiles

Alexandra Palace Knitting and Stitching Show

An exhibition of A Level Fashion and Textile Design

Venue: Alexandra Palace, London Date: Thursday 10th October – Sunday 13th October 2019 Time: Daily opening times 10am-4pm Price: Entrance fee payable on arrival

King’s Ely have been invited by the organisers of Alexandra Palace Knitting and Stitching Show to exhibit examples of fashion and textiles to promote the work of young designers. This is a wonderful opportunity to exhibit at a high profile venue. Contacts made have included links with the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, Lauren Martin from the design house Philip Treacy and the accessory designer Jose Hendo.

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King’s Ely Charity ConcertVenue: Hayward Theatre Date: Friday 15th November Time: 7.30pm Price: Adults: £10 (£7 concession) Children: Free

King’s Ely has a long tradition of charity events and after the success of last year’s charity concert; we look forward to this year’s. Featuring the King’s Ely Orchestra, Concert Band, King’s Ely String Orchestra, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble and King’s Barbers, there will be a wealth of enjoyable music for all. Profits from this year’s concert will be shared between the Ely Old Dispensary Appeal and our nominated school charities. Every year this concert is over-subscribed so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Lunchtime LiveVenue: Ely Cathedral, South Transept Date: Wednesday 20th November Time: 1:10pm Price: Free

The second of our termly Lunchtime Live events and the last for the Michaelmas term, features more from our talented musicians in a short recital in the beautiful setting of Ely Cathedral.

Lunchtime Live

A short recital featuring some of King’s Ely’s finest musicians

King’s Ely Music Department

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King’s Ely Junior

Lord of the Flies

By William Golding, adapted by Nigel Williams

Venue: Hayward Theatre Date: Tuesday 19th-Wednesday 20th November Time: 7pm Price: Free

A group of English school children, evacuated from a potential war situation, find themselves on a small tropical island after their plane is shot down. There are no adult survivors. They elect Ralph as their chief and begin to create fire to signal to passing ships; build shelters to live in and take turns doing chores such as fetching firewood and scavenging for food. As time goes on, the children become less satisfied with Ralph’s leadership and rigorous chore schedule and a new leader, Jack, steps forward. One by one, the children leave Ralph’s camp to create a new tribe. A battle for survival, control and power ensues, and the children’s manners, compassion and even sanity is threatened to be lost along the way.

This classic novel, by William Golding, is adapted by Nigel Williams for the stage, and is as poignant in 2019 as it was when it was first penned in 1953.’

Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Arts and Design

Art and Design exhibition at Ely Cathedral

An exhibition of Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Sculpture and Photography

Venue: Ely Cathedral Date: Thursday 21st November – Tuesday 5th December 2019 Time: Open daily 9am-5pm Price: Free

King’s Art students will be exhibiting a broad range of Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Sculpture and Photography at our forthcoming exhibition. Work on display will also include submissions for high profile universities including Kingston, Kensington and Chelsea, Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, London Metropolitan University, Ravensbourne and Loughborough University.

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Music/ Recital Series Concert 2

Charlotte Rowan – violin / Charlotte Stevenson – piano

“Exhilarating performances combined with dazzling technical proficiency...a masterful command of the violin.”

Venue: Recital Hall Date: Wednesday 27th November Time: 7:30pm Price: Adults: £12, Children: Free

A welcome return for Charlotte to the Recital Series where her virtuosic playing never fails to impress. This evening Charlotte will be performing music by Grieg (Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Minor), Mendelssohn (Andante and Rondo Capriccioso) and Sarasate (Zigeunerweisen) as well as pieces by JS Bach, Andre Previn and Ian Venables.

Not to be missed!

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King’s Ely Senior Drama

Made in Dagenham

Book by Richard Bean, Music by David Arnold, Lyrics by Richard Thomas

Venue: Hayward Theatre Date: Wednesday 4th – Saturday 7th December Time: 4th-7th –7.30pm or 8th – 3pm and 7.30pm Price: Adults £12, Concessions £8, King’s Ely Pupils £5

Based on the 2010 film of the same name, Made in Dagenham is drawn from the real-life 1968 sewing machinists strike at the Ford factory in Dagenham, Essex. This strike was influential in the passing of the Equal Pay Act of 1970.

Risking her marriage and friendships, Rita O’Grady, encourages the women of the Ford factory to walk out after they are re-classified as unskilled workers, while their male counterparts see their wages increase.

Determined not to be treated like the poor relation, the women vote unanimously to strike. Featuring a rousing score and some unforgettable characters, Made in Dagenham will have you standing in solidarity.

Following last year’s acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Director of Drama, Nick Huntington, directs a talented cast of Year 9 – 13s in this hit, feel good musical.

Please note that the show contains use of strong language throughout and has an audience guidance of 12+.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Let it snow!

King’s Ely Junior Christmas Concert

Venue: Hayward Theatre Date: Wednesday 13th December Time: 7pm Price: Free

The King’s Ely Christmas Concert showcases our junior musicians, providing a festive platform for the many ensembles and choirs in the Junior School. Featuring Orchestra, Wind Band, Spikes, Jazz band, King’s Voices, Chamber Choir and Rock School. We look forward to an evening of joyful entertainment guaranteed to warm you on a cold winter evening.

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