Arts
Panto returns to the Lakeside
Pantomime is returning to the Lakeside Theatre. The University's
Theatre Arts Society is staging Aladdin, its first panto for many
years, from 11 to 14 December.
The all-student production is directed by Drama and Literature student
David Kirk, who directed Shakers at the Lakeside earlier this year. David,
who is President of the Theatre Arts Society, has also acted in several
Lakeside productions, and played Pantalone in Comédia del'Arte at the
Royal National Theatre during the summer.
David said: 'We wanted to bring the pantomime spirit back to the
University and Wivenhoe. Tickets are already selling fast, and schools are
also showing an interest. We may need to put on an extra matinee
performance.' The cast also hopes to stage workshops in local primary
schools.
The traditional panto features the playful Aladdin, played by Drama and
Literature student Helen Stoddart, and a beautiful princess (Charlotte
Raimo). They are supported by Paul Fowler as dotty dame Widow Twankey,
Nick Waters as Wishey-Washey, and politics student James Hughes as the
villainous Abanazer.
Aladdin runs from 11 to 14 December at the Lakeside Theatre.
Performances start at 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2pm) and tickets cost
£4 (£3 concessions, £2 on the first night). To book, contact the Arts
Office on 01206 873261.
Aztecs at the Royal Academy
An Essex graduate is curator of a new exhibition exploring
Aztec culture which opened at the Royal Academy last month.
Adrian Locke, who completed his BA, MA and PhD in the Department of Art
History and Theory at the University, is behind the exhibition which
traces the life of the Aztecs. In the space of only 200 years the Aztecs
created one of the most impressive civilisations in the world.
Also involved in the exhibition is fellow Art History graduate and
Senior Research Officer for UECLAA on-line, Joanne Harwood. Joanne, along
with Adrian, wrote for the catalogue accompanying the exhibition and is
involved in the exhibition's education programme and lecture series as are
fellow Essex art historians, Dr Tim Laughton and Professor Dawn Ades.
Joanne and Adrian have also been involved in publicity surrounding the
exhibition and Joanne contributed to a television programme shown on
Channel 5 last month.
Aztecs will be at the Royal Academy until 11 April 2003. For
information about the exhibition and bookings, telephone 0870 830 0201.
Also in the printed December edition of Wyvern:
- UECLAA at Brazilian Embassy
- Wise owls of art
