TW8 Comedy Workshop - final showcase
The Brentford Local Advisory Group (LAG) works collaboratively with Creative People & Places Hounslow (CPP) to empower the local community, provide skills and learning opportunities. One the programmes they have successfully delivered in 2018/2019 was TW8 Comedy Workshop led by Logan Murray. This video tells you how your talent can be brought to the real stage! For more info visit
I LOVE THUNDER SuperSessions at Waterman Arts Centre - 26 October 2013
Join rock band I Love Thunder and special guests for a night to remember at Waterman's Theatre 40 High Street, TW8 0DS London
I Love Thunder are a band with a difference; most of them have some form of learning disability. Over the past 6 months they have been using their BBC Performing Arts Funding to jam with a series of performers from a variety of different genres. This show will be a celebration of these encounters and some of the magic they all experienced along the way.
The evening's line up will feature the following acts performing on their own and then joining I Love Thunder to showcase some of the highlights from their work together.
Marianne Hyatt and Bob Collum with Phil Martin
Two shining stars on the London country scene, both hailing from Texas. Expect sweet harmonies and authentic country tunes. Joined today by multi-instrumentalist Phil Martin on the fiddle and whatever else he feels like playing!
...she is triumphant live; the men love her because they are Pavlovian, the women love her because she makes them feel like Calamity Jane -- Harpers and Queen
..Collum's Anglophile Americana reaps subtle yet sustaining dividends - Daily Mirror
Philip Wells and Sirish Kumar
Philip and Sirish explore the relationship between rhythm and speech. Sirish is an internationally renowned tabla player and Philip a champion of performance poetry under the moniker 'The Fire Poet'. Together they form an unusual combination, often resulting in the most unexpected sonic journeys.
Wells is superb - poetry for the people at last! THE TIMES
Andrea Black with Winston Blissett
Andrea has recorded 5 albums of her own featuring her distinctive jazzy percussive guitar work and amazing voice. Tonight Andrea will be supported by Winston, who has played bass with many artists during his career, including Massive Attack, Rod Stewart, Boy George -- the list goes on!
Andrea's music feels timeless and honest, with a beautiful and highly intimate quality that's not easily forgotten - Gennaro Castaldo, Head of Marketing @ HMV
The Alix Anthony Band
Alix is one of the most amazing guitarists on the London scene. He wields his midi guitar to create extraordinary sounds in a classic 3-piece power trio format. Expect a sprinkling of Jimi, some major funk and plenty of blues.
Alix has got it all, a brilliant guitarist, the voice of a god and an explosive presence that had the crowd on their feet - Village Voice
For more information about I Love Thunder:
ilovethunder.co.uk
facebook.com/ilovethunder.theband
Nick Radclyffe
Band Manager
07767445318
nick@ilovethunder.co.uk
Terry Jones at Brentford Lock before the premiere of Owl and the Pussycat performed by ROH1
Terry Jones talking about writing the libretto (words) for Owl and the Pussycat recorded on July 20, 2012
Watermans Christmas Show 2019: Pinocchio
A highly visual, acrobatic version of the classic tale, perfect for the whole family this Christmas.
A very shady fox and cat, a larger than life ringmaster, a cheeky cricket and anglerfish blues band are just some of the characters that Pinnochio and our narrator, Gepetto, encounter on their adventures.
Packed full of the type of fun, mischief and magic that normally only happen when grown-ups turn their backs, this unmissable Christmas show enchants the whole family. Using jaw-dropping circus, puppetry and a healthy dose of bubbles, the show asks what it takes to be a real boy… and a real father.
Nearly There Yet breathe new life into this much-loved classic, with their trademark storytelling style.
Introducing Bell Square London - the exciting outdoor arts space
Bell Square is an exciting outdoor arts space in the heart of Hounslow, launched in 2014. It’s a place where anyone and everyone can come to see some of the best outdoor performers in the world, for free. Featuring anything from circus to dance to acrobats, the shows aim to delight and inspire people whether they’re 4 or 84.
Situated at the end of Hounslow High Street, it’s a permanent outdoor space. A large square, with seating and standing space, there are performances every other Saturday.
In 2017, the shows start on May 6th and continue every other weekend throughout the year with 17 in all. So why not come along, bring your family and friends to discover something new.
Harry and Meghan aren't going to see Jay Foreman
Adults without kids very welcome too!
February
Sat 3 LONDON Canada Water Cultural Centre
Sun 4 LONDON The Albany
Mon 12 SOUTHPORT The Atkinson
Tue 13 DONCASTER CAST
Wed 14 BEDFORD The Place Theatre
Thur 15 SHERINGHAM Little Theatre
Fri 16 GREAT YARMOUTH St Georges Theatre
Sat 17 WARWICK Arts Centre
Sun 25 BRENTFORD Watermans
March
Sun 11 JERSEY Opera House (studio)
Sat 17 BANBURY Mill Arts Centre
April
Wed 4 BARNSLEY Civic Theatre (20 minute set)
Sat 14 GUILDFORD G-Live Studio
Sun 22 DORCHESTER Arts Centre
May
Sat 19 KENDAL Brewery Arts Centre
Sat 26 SWINDON Arts Centre
Tue 29 FARNHAM Maltings
June
Sat 2 SALISBURY Playhouse (studio)
Sat 16 HAVANT Spring Arts and Heritage Centre
July
Wed 25 BROMSGROVE Artrix
Fri 27 WELLS Maltings
August
Thur 23 HEVER Hever Festival Theatre
Can't find a show near you? If you want your local venue to host ‘Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children’, send them this link:
7 - Arts, Culture and Leisure
Leigh Stops (Watermans Marketing Director) introduces the Arts, Culture and Leisure recommendations from the community planning process
አሊ ፋርካ ቱሬ (Ali Farka Touré ) -- ሄ ገና (hé ganna )
~ the great Malian troubadour !
~ performed live @ the Watermans Arts Center, Brentford, England -1988
~ በ ዋተርማን አርትስ ሴንተር 1988
Peridot Performing at Live Life
Peridot performing at Live Life a free event in Brentford Watermans Art Centre
Epic Awards 2014 England Runner Up: I Love Thunder
highlights from the 2014 Epic Awards Winners Ceremony in Glasgow. Find out more at epicawards.co.uk
አሊ ፋርካ ቱሬ (Ali Farka Touré ) == ላ ላሌቼ (La laleche)
Ali Farka Touré (1939 - 2006) - the great Malian troubadour !
~ (live @ the Watermans Arts Center, Brentford, England - 1988)
Tuesday 26 November 2019, The Chiswick Calendar 2019 election debate
Candidates for the three main parties in the constituency of Brentford & Isleworth were interviewed by political journalist Peter Oborne for The Chiswick Calendar's debate in front of an audience at the George IV on Chiswick High Rd
Ruth Cadbury - Candidate for the Labour Party
Helen Cross - Candidate for the Liberal Democrat Party
Seena Shah - Candidate for the Conservative Party.
Watch the whole debate or go to the following time codes to see what they had to say about:
Brexit 02.50
NHS 27.00
Crime 47.30
Heathrow / Climate Change 55.15
Economy 1.03.00
High Street regeneration 1.13.00
Whose leader is the greatest liability 1.21.55
Audience questions 1.27.30
thechiswickcalendar.co.uk
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Alluminae Dance show 2011
thursdays show
Bow Gamelan - Offshore Rig [1987]
Channel 4 documentary about the Bow Gamelan performance on the Thames By the Watermans Art Centre. The show was part of the LIFT festival 1987
Brentford : Summer's Day in Brentford
One lovely summer's day in Brentford. Showcasing some of the reasons why Brentford is a brilliantly beautiful place.
Big thanks to:
Brentford Football Club
Andrew Dakers
Julia Quilliam
BHSSG
The Community
And that bloke in the pub!
Magic With David Tennant
Jessica Jones wrap party
Life Afloat: Go through the porthole...
It is estimated that over a thousand people live afloat on the Thames between Teddington Lock and the Thames Barrier. These floating villages have a rich and, until now, untold history.
Based on photography, archive research and oral history interviews, this exhibition draws together the past and the present, tracking the evolution of houseboat life on one of the world’s most vibrant rivers.
Life Afloat
Thursday 1 – Friday 30 September
Watermans Arts Centre
40 High St, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0DS
More info:
Film made by digital:works
Sav Kyriacou & Matthew Rosenberg
with
Benen Whitworth
Bethany Mickleburgh
Chris Conway
Clare Brosnan
Fiona Clague
Hilary Prosser
Ilaria Vignolo
Katherine Fawssett
Linda Williams
Margaux Fisher
Margo Conway
Marios Falaris
Megan Laws
Natalie Garland
Richard Drew
Sharada Osman
Silvia Pergetti
Tingfeng Yan
Yishan Xie
Produced by
Totally Thames
Anna Coombes & Adrian Evans
Additional Footage
Aashish Ghadvi for digital:works
Archive Footage
John Fletcher
Images
Kensington & Chelsea Local Studies & Archives
Hammersmith and Fulham Archives & Local Studies
Hounslow Local Studies Service
and the interviewees
Music by
Bloch Eyot from the Magic Folkgrass album featuring
Above the Storms
Thames Upstream
Long Highway
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
COMMISSIONED BY
Thames Festival Trust
© digital:works 2016
Hounslow Community Choir: what it's all about
The Hounslow Community Choir has been going since 2014, and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and Osterley Park and House among others. Anyone over 18 can join, it's a great way to meet people, enjoy music together and have fun. This little video gives you a taste of what it's all about.
Mole & Gecko: Name Song
I'm very excited to let you know about the interactive rap musical for children and families I've created with singer songwriter Gecko. This song was recorded at Boogie Back with Ben Mckone.
A rapper and a singer. A mole and a gecko.
A river. A boat with no name.
A quest for adventure.
A quest with a duck.
February 16: Half Moon Theatre, London E1 0ND |
February 20: Norden Farm, Maidenhead SL6 4PF |
March 2: Canada Water Theatre, Surrey Quays SE16 7AR |
March 3: The Albany, Deptford SE8 4AG |
March 17: Artsdepot, North Finchley N12 0GA |
April 15: Watermans Art Centre, Brentford |
Mole and Gecko is an interactive rap musical that you (the audience) help create. There are live songs, rap stories, instant poems and a weasel with a serious biscuit problem. Join our heroes as they discover that what they thought they were searching for might be less important than what they find along the way.
#MoleGecko 5yrs+ 45mins running time
Written & Performed by Simon Mole & Gecko
Direction & Design by Peader Kirk
Set & Costume Making by Amanda Mascarenhas
Photography by Hugo Glendinning
PR Management by Alison Duguid
Project Management Rua Arts
Funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants
Supported by Apples and Snakes, the Albany, Arts Depot, Half Moon Theatre, Norden Farm and Roundhouse
I Love Thunder 'Mustang Sally' Super Session, Brentford 26 Oct 2013