The Arts Society Falmouth

Thursday
26
April
2018

Tate Britain London

Synopsis:

This visits has had to be cancelled.

Anyone who has sent a cheque we will destroy it.

Following on from Frank Woodgate’s inspiring lectures about the Tate Britain in November, he is offering to give members a private guided tour of some paintings in the permanent collection. (There is no requirement to have been on the talk.)

Afterwards, while at Tate Britain, we have the opportunity of seeing the EY Exhibition: Impressionists in London, French Artists in Exile (1870 – 1904).

There should be sufficient time for members to have the guided tour, take lunch, see the exhibition and take a train back to Cornwall. It would mean travelling the day before either by Sleeper Train or an evening in a hotel.

The Exhibition - EY Exhibition: Impressionists in London, French Artists in Exile (1870 – 1904)

This exhibition presents captivating works by Monet, Tissot, Pissarro and their compatriots Dalou, Sisley, Derain and Legros. In the 1870s, France was devastated by the Franco-Prussian war and insurrection in Paris, driving artists to seek refuge across the Channel. Their experiences in London and the friendships that developed not only influenced their own work but also contributed to the British art scene.

This is the first exhibition to map the connections between French and British artists, patrons and art dealers during a traumatic period in French history. Highlighting their engagement with British culture, traditions and social life, their art is a fascinating insight into how London was perceived by the visiting French artists and the remarkable works that came from their time here are not to be missed. (There would be an additional cost associated with seeing this exhibition.)

We recommend that members do not book accommodation, trains or Exhibition places until we confirm that the event is viable and definitely running.

Venue: London

Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth

Cost: £10 - Frank's Guided Tour (Personal Travel, Accomodation and Exhibiton to be self arranged).

Tuesday to Friday
12 - 15
June
2018

Stratford Upon Avon and the RSC

Synopsis:

"Macbeth" and "Romeo & Juliet"

Options: Matinee Perfromance "The Duchess of Malfi" / Backstage Tour

Visits: Bishop's Palace, Wells and Knightshayes.

Please express interest ASAP – Contact Aline Turner £100 refundable Deposit Required.
Contact: Visits Secretary or email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org

Accomodation
We will stay at the Premier Inn, Central Stratford Upon Avon on a bed and breakfast basis. All other meals will be under your own arrangements except for lunch at Knightshayes on the return. journey.

Approximate Timetable
Tuesday 12 June
08.00 Falmouth (Various pick-up points)
12.15 The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
15.15 To Stratford – Premier Inn - eta 17.45

Wednesday 13 June
13.30 The Duchess of Malfi (optional) £40
19.15 Macbeth

Thursday 14 June
14.00 Backstage Tour (optional) £10
19.15 Romeo & Juliet

Friday 15 June
09.30 Leave Stratford
12.00 Knightshayes - lunch incl.
15.00 Leave for Falmouth
17.00 Truro (Various drop-off points)

The Optional Play
Duchess of Malfi
In an attempt to prevent the fiercely independent Duchess from marrying the man she loves, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to destroy her. Remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet full of dark humour, this violent revenge tragedy asks how anyone can survive in a world where masculinity has become toxic.

The Visits
The Bishop’s Palace and accompanying Bishops House at Wells in Somerset, is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Knightshayes (NT) has acres of glorious garden and park, surrounding a spectacular Gothic Revival house, Knightshayes is the complete country gentleman's dream. The house is a rare example of the work of William Burges, whose lavish designs have always inspired extremes in opinion. Full of quirks and curiosities, it is a house of many faces.

Venue: Based in central Stratford Upon Avon

Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth

Cost: £330 per person for travel, accommodation with breakfast, tickets for Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth, visit to The Bishop's and lunch at Knightshayes.

Thursday
28
June
2018

Study Tour to Hertfordshire

Synopsis:

TBA

Venue: Hertfordshire

Organised by: South West Area

Cost: TBA per person for travel, accommodation with breakfast, tickets for Julius Caesar and Anthony and Cleopatra and lunch and entry to Hestercombe.